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54The Promise of Spring Evokes Melancholy Thoughts
As the dark, gloomy clouds of winter drift away and the snow melts, the snowdrops are the first to appear with a promise of Spring.
56The Frozen Pond and The Thaw
A haiku poem describes a frozen pond with pictures and poetry describing the thaw.
118The Pretty Village of Snowshill and it's Lavender Fields
The pretty village of Snowshill lies in the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds. It's backdrop - a deep mauve of the lavender fields attracts visitors from far and wide!
72How To Create 'A Picture World' - A Photoshop Tutorial
A Photoshop tutorial step by step guide, on how to create 'Your World' with a reflection using digital images on an abstract background image,
84How To Create a Quick & Easy Abstract Background - A Photoshop Tutorial
Easy step by step intructions on how to create an abstract background image in Photoshop. Ideal for your profile page on hubpages or a facebook cover.
102A Gypsy Caravan Weekend - Something Completely Different!
A great fun experience, if you are looking to try something different - how about a gypsy caravan weekend!
75The Kirkstone Pass Inn - 3rd Highest Pub in England
The Kirkstone Pass Inn is the highest pub in Cumbria and the 3rd highest pub in England. A traditional English pub with oak beams, a welcoming fire and Real Ales. A humorous review of our visit!
105A Walk to Skelwith Bridge in the Lake District
A riverside walk from the pretty village of Elterwater, through woodland and open meadows to the small hamlet of Skelwith Bridge in the Lake District.
133Video Lydney Park Estate in Glorious Spring Colour
The Lydney Park Estate opens it's gardens to visitors to enjoy the magnificent displays of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
89A Visit with Maude
Life is never dull with cows for neighbours, especially when Maude comes to visit. She has all the latest gossip and is itching to talk teats!
105Video Discovering the Beauty of Wildflowers in The Bluebell Wood
Looking beyond the beautiful carpet of bluebells on a woodland walk in spring, we found an abundance of small pretty wildflowers. A video of wildflowers and photos of bluebells taken on a walk in the Queenswalk woods in Dymock.
169The Dandelion - A Different Perspective
The Dandelion is more than an annoying weed we can't wait to dispose of! not only does it have lots of uses, it's a thing of beauty!
114More Butterflies Up Close & Beautiful - Part 2
Close up photos of butterflies with descriptions. This is part 2 of my visit to a Butterfly Zoo in Symonds Yat.
121Bold and Vivid - The Colours of Spring
Nature is bursting into life as spring arrives with a dramatic display of flowers and blossom in bold and vivid colour.
74A Visit to Dartmoor and an Ancient Clapper Bridge
A 'drive thru' visit to the moorlands of Dartmoor with the impressive stone walls and ancient clapper bridge in Postbridge.
128Exquisite Small Spring Flowers in Detail
Close up photos and descriptions of beautiful, exquisite small spring flowers. Including my favourites and my recommendations.
104Weeping Willow Tree - Haiku Poem
A description of a Weeping Willow tree in the form of a haiku poem.
95The Daffodil Way - A Spring Walk
The Daffodil Way is a 10 mile circular walk in Gloucestershire, encompassing meadows and woods full of wild daffodils in Spring.
128Video Butterflies - Up Close and Beautiful
Close up photos and video of butterflies with descriptions.
86The Small, The Tall and the Pretty - Some of my Favourite Flowers
Favourite garden flowers, for ground cover, height and just being pretty! Easy to grow and a lovely display in your garden.
126Me and Claude Monet - My Story
The story of how after being widowed, I went back to college to take a course in Art and was inspired by the work of Claude Monet.
106The Beautiful and Fragrant Sweet Pea
The beautiful and fragrant Sweet Pea is a delight in any garden and easy to grow from seed.
77The Incredibly Beautiful Fern Frost
The intricate patterns of a fern frost on glass after a visit by Jack Frost is breathtakingly beautiful.
100'Reflections' on a Winter's Day
Beautiful reflections in the river Wye brighten a cold winter's day.
108The Beautiful Wye Valley - An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The beautiful Wye Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a dramatic and scenic landscape.
62A Trip to Disneyland Paris with our Grandchildren
A memorable trip to Disneyland Paris with our three wonderful grandchildren.
101Enjoying the Sunrise - An Uplifting Start to the Day
The beauty and splendour of the sunrise is an uplifting start to the day. My photos of the new dawn.
99The Peace and Serenity of a Sunset
A privilege to watch such an incredibly beautiful scene, a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquillity washes over you, a sunset is a very special time indeed.
76Jack Frost is About - Haiku Poem
A winter Haiku poem about the intricate patterns left by a visit from Jack Frost
134Movie Master's Nature Calendar 2012
My love for nature introduced me to photography and became the inspiration for this year-round photo gallery. I am delighted to present this article in the form of a 2012 Nature Calendar.
95Will the ‘Real’ Season Please Stand Up…
The strange weather we have experienced this year seems to have confused the seasons and the plants.
92The Addiction of the 21st Century?
A recent report in the UK states a large percentage of the population are addicted to their mobile phones.
68Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
Childhood memories of ballroom dancing with my partner upon finding an old black and white photograph.
92The Lupin - A Tall Perennial Plant
The Lupin is a tall herbaceous perennial plant, each flower is a beautiful peaflower shape and comes in a variety of colours.
107The Story of Major, my Loyal Friend & Companion
The story of love and devotion between a dog and her mistress.
60A Morning to Stop and Smell the Roses
A reminder on a beautiful morning to stop and 'smell the roses'
66How we turned a Pigsty into "Our Retreat"
We set ourselves the challenge of restoring an old pigsty into a cosy and comfortable retreat.
32Furniture Polish is the new Gold of the 21st Century
Have you been seduced by the ‘Rich Glossy Black Finish’ on all our 21st Century electrical appliances?
171Help - I Don't Belong in the 21st Century!
Are you struggling to open packages or is loud music playing in supermarkets driving you crazy? You are not alone - a humorous view of the frustrations of the 21st Century.
65My Grandmother’s Photo and my Grandfather’s Photographic Artistry
Restoring old black and white family photographs with additional effects in Photoshop.
66Old Photos and Family Memories: Beauty and Jealousy
Discovering old family photos and the stories behind them.
51I’m Growing Ladybirds!
Photos of a beautiful variety of poppy called the 'Ladybird Poppy' and information on the Ladybird.
66A Little Love & Respect for the Woodpecker
The Woodpecker works tirelessly to collect his acorns for his 'acorn tree'
35An Invitation to ‘Pick All You Can Eat’
Growing your own vegetables is so rewarding and guests love to come and 'pick all they can eat'!
22The Ostrich Inn: Enjoy a Pint of Real Ale in a Traditional English Pub
The Ostrich Inn in Newland Gloucestershire is a traditional English pub,with a warm inviting atmosphere serving real ale and fine food.
26Prisoners of War, Rolex Watches & The Great Escape
A fascinating story of Prisoners of war and Rolex watches.
30The Beautiful Begonia - A Summer Garden Treasure
The beautiful flowers of the Begonia are a wonderful addition to any garden for colour throughout the Summer.
58How to give your Garden a 60 Minute Makeover for a Colourful Summer Display!
How to give your garden a 60 minute makeover, a step by step guide for a colourful summer display.
49How to Impress your Friends: Grow Dinner Plate Dahlias in Your Garden!
How to grow the Dinner Plate Dahlia, photos and tips to help you impress your friends!
124I Married My Childhood Sweetheart - 30 Years Later
The story of how two people found each other again after 30 years.
99Cows: Our Noisy, Nosy and Photogenic Country Neighbours
We have cows for neighbours - although they are on the nosy side, they are also friendly, entertaining and fun!
50My Favourite Cottage Garden Flowers
Favourite cottage garden flowers, the story of why these are my personal favourites.
27My Mum - A Trip Down Memory Lane & Old Photos
Looking at old family photos and discovering things I never knew about my family, whilst taking a trip down memory lane and afterwards restoring the photos.
66Join me for a walk through the beautiful English Countryside
Enjoying the beautiful English countryside, a walk in the rural county of Herefordhshire.
36How to Grow Cucumbers - an easy step by step guide
How to grow cucumbers - The Socrates 'Petita' variety of cucumber is so easy to grow and rewards you with a crop of delicious cucumbers throughout the Summer.
12How To Give Your Digital Image A Reflection
A Photoshop tutorial on how to give your digital image a reflection. A easy step by step guide.
24How to Bring Digital Photo Strips to Life with Easy 3D Image Effects
Experimenting in Adobe Photoshop introduces you to lots of different effects for your photos. A tutorial on how to create 3D image effects for your digital photos.
26How To Create Your Own Modern Photo Booth Photo Strip
A tutorial on how to use different photos to produce your own photo booth strip in Photoshop.
26Memories Of The Old Fashioned Photo Booth
Memories of the fun and good times of the old fashioned photo booth.
71How to Scan & Restore Photos - An Easy Step by Step Guide
An easy to follow step by step guide and instructions on how to successfully scan and restore your photos.
