Making blackberries by judithg

Making blackberries

Out early to Milton Country Park this morning before it got too hot. It has the double attraction of lots of shade and a plentiful supply of lake water (and frozen yoghurt but I didn't partake owing to the fact that if I leave Monty outside somewhere he barks his head off). Took a few shots of a mother and baby grebe but they were a bit too far away and also quite an unusual dog who may well feature later this week but have plumped for the butterfly doing her bit for the blackberry crop which is already looking like a whopper.
Three good things:
1. Feeling bonded with Kate as I spent all day of the 22nd July in labour (in 1994!).
2. My holiday collage on PP - thank you folks!!
3. Out to an end of term party tonight (seems slightly odd as Adam's term ended on 12th June with the exams but I won't mention that to the tired teachers!)
And what lovely blackberries they make. Great capture (butterflies aren't easy), love the bokeh too!
July 22nd, 2013  
Jo
This is a wonderful shot, a perfect catch. They flit around so quickly, hardly ever settle or open their wings, so well done you, really lovely.
July 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful shot ~ such gorgeous, elegant colors!
I've had the news on TV all day waiting for word of the Royal arrival....
July 22nd, 2013  
Beautiful capture and detail, it really does have an elegant look about those wings.
July 22nd, 2013  
Fab capture
July 22nd, 2013  
I agree the blossom is outstanding this year
July 22nd, 2013  
Tim
Well caught. These are really fast. Great shot.
July 22nd, 2013  
Perfect capture of this beauty and the dof really shows it off
July 22nd, 2013  
You are allowed at an end of term party...things have come on!!!!! Hope you don't embarrass your offspring at school!!
Making blackberries is a wonderful title ...you must have procreation on your mind today!!! lovely capture!
July 22nd, 2013  
This is a fabulous capture and I so agree with you about Kate, all that public attention is not helpful at such a time!!! I had a summer baby too in 1986 ....the heat is so exhausting!
July 22nd, 2013  
Awesome, love the creamy white against the green. These are so hard to capture - fav!
July 22nd, 2013  
Lovely capture of the butterfly :) I keep going onto the bbc news page just to check I've not missed the big news! I was most disappointed to read some of the comments on radio 2's Jeremy Vine's facebook page this afternoon, if your not interested in the birth of the baby don't watch/listen but don't say nasty things, every birth is incredibly special. Little rant over... breathe!
July 22nd, 2013  
Great catch literally. So difficult getting these stationary for more than a second!
July 22nd, 2013  
Terrific closeup shot.
July 22nd, 2013  
Great capture.
July 22nd, 2013  
@happypat The school I'm governor at - not allowed near the kids' schools!!
July 22nd, 2013  
super POV Judith
July 22nd, 2013  
Spectacular. Fav xx
July 22nd, 2013  
Love the contrasts and composition... another fav!
July 23rd, 2013  
Any excuse for a celebration!!! Congrats on the newest Royal!!
July 23rd, 2013  
Fabulous focus against a lovely background. Haven't seen many butterflies around yet this year.
July 23rd, 2013  
Lovely detail. I can never get them to stay still long enough.
July 23rd, 2013  
Congratulations on your birth anniversary - obviously it was a "job" well done :)! And a beautiful picture to show the miracles in nature, too.
July 23rd, 2013  
so beautiful! love the dof and great focus!
July 24th, 2013  
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