Carol - photoblog

Blind Sculpture, the Cycle of Life

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-09T00:00:00Z

]]> This special sculpture has been made by Joyce M Brassem, I think that she's blind. It can be found at the Brockhampton National Trust Estate in Herefordshire. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-brockhamptonestate/ I don't know if anyone knows, but Hereford is home to the National Blind College. I know that technically it's not the best of photos, but just imagine not being able to see your work !

Yet Another Bee

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-07T00:00:00Z

]]> Yet another of my many garden bees. I love them all, the full swarm of them (only because I've not been stung yet this year, ha, ha)

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-06T00:00:00Z

]]> I took this photo during a walk across the Lugg Meadows in Herefordshire. The fields are filled with danelion clocks ready to burst their seeds into the air.

The Pollen Collector

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-03T00:00:00Z

]]> We are supposed to be in the midst of a bee shortage, I've come to t e conclusion they are all living in our area! Beautiful mysterious creatures. If you look at his leg you will see it's covered in pollen. Having been stung a few times in the past by bees, I am slightly cautious around them. If you've never been stung by a bee it feels like a hammer has hit you, unlike a wasp sting which is extremely stingy. Unfortunately for the bee though a sting means death, so I have faired well in comparison.

Misty Love

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-02T00:00:00Z

]]> Just in case anyone is wondering about the title, the flower is actually called 'Love in the Mist' . I think that they are a delightful weedy looking flower. They self seed well in location, but for some unknown reason I have never been able to get the to grow in my garden.

Carol Teasdale — 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z

]]> Same pond in Hereford by the Castle Green late evening. I had a problem with this one because the path in front of the hotel is not in line with the line of the water. To straighten up the hotel I end up with the water line tilted. Most inconsiderate of the architects

The Good Looking Duck

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-31T00:00:00Z

]]> Look close at the back of my head and down my neck and you will see that my feathers have been stripped out. Never mind though, I'm still a good looking duck.

The Old Mill

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-29T00:00:00Z

]]> This photograph was taken just outside Hereford on the Hereford to Worcester road. On the left of the photo is an old mill. Some friends of mine have a flat on the top floor. I can't get over how many people with small children have bought places in the Old Mill. If it was me I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. When the medow has dried out a little I would like to take a picture from the other side. It was a bit bright. I think that a duller day would take a better photograph. Pretty place though.

The Daisy

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-28T00:00:00Z

]]> This daisy was amongst a whole host of them on a grass verge. They were so pretty, so i stopped the car and snapped this one.

A Watchful Mother

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-27T00:00:00Z

]]> Still with the pond near Castle Green in Hereford. I thought that the colours were lovely. The mother is keeping a close eye on her chicks, but they seemed to be going in every direction.

Is My Right Side OK?

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-26T00:00:00Z

]]> This cheeky little thing came and posed for me whilst I was standing by the duck pond. I guess they have to tip their head sideways so they can focus on us.

Duck Pond, Hereford City

Carol Teasdale — 2007-05-25T00:00:00Z

]]> This is a pond in Mill Street, Hereford city near the river and Castle Green. The photo is B&W with a colour focal point on the setting sun. I have used colour saturation to enhance the suns rays. Taken at arounfd 7pm 20th May.