Hay Fever

The wild flower border at Clayhall Park is in bloom - not as good as last year (IMHO) but still adds a touch of colour to my morning walk.

Comes with own parking space...

This golden three-wheeler is certainly eye-catching as you walk or drive along the Woodford Avenue.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - Take 2

Certainly a great place to capture shapes and colours…………

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - More of a Sunday morning stroll than a photo shoot.  However took a compact camera (without a view finder) and snapped away although difficult to see images on screen.  Nevertheless some pleasing shots were captured……

My fellow walkers may just spot themselves in this photo……

Colourful and busy Blue Tits

The blue tits have been a source of colour and activity in our back garden this spring.  I have been impressed by their fantastic work rate as they bring food to their young chicks.  I took these photos on Friday but today, Sunday, they appear to have gone.  I will miss them.

Connaught Water and a Treat at the Retreat

Felt the need to get some fresh air yesterday but didn't want to go too far afield.  Connaught Water in Epping Forest fitted the bill.  

We added to the walk by heading off along Queen Victoria's path.  However, we got slightly lost and ended up doing a long loop back to the Royal Hunting Lodge.  I just wish they would put some more meaningful signs at each junction.  There are many wooden posts with arrows painted on them but what about adding some wording indicating the place of interest which can be reached along the path.

I'm not too keen on the churning-up of the paths by the horse riders either!

Anyway, the day was definitely improved by having our lunch at the recently refurbished and under new ownership, 'Butler's Retreat'.

Wet and Windy May

I've been indoors for most of the day sheltering from the strong and unseasonal winds.  Took this photo a couple of days ago in my back garden.