My Countryside.

This is one of the best views of where I live and probable one of the hardest climbs I have made. I have to admit that this was taken a month ago but I knew I could save this for a grotty day.

I'm on Swifts Hill overlooking the Slad Valley running to the right, this was the home of Laurie Lee and the book Cider with Rosie. I bet they came up here in the Summers when they were younger. In front is the main town of Stroud and I live just under the tree line on the far left near to the sky or heaven.

I hope you agree that I do live in a beautiful part of the English countryside and wish others didn't just take it for granted. You really have to enlarge this with the black background to appreciate the view.

[Lyn Berriman]

That is so picturesque! Love the moody sky too.

[Graham Thresher]

So beautiful . Has to be a Fav.

[Gadaza]

You live in a wonderful area. Love the scenery of this image. Great capture. FAV.

[Carol]

It is a beautiful view. Nice composition too. Fav.

[linda]

and I was thinking what a nicer day than us you have had. what a gorgeous view

[John]

So beautiful! Definitely one of your best landscape views, Heather! Very picturesque and an instant Fav!

[Lin]

A gorgeous view and capture. A must fav for me 😃

[Lynn]

Fabulous view, love the small fields with trees and bushes round the edges - in Essex the fields tend to be much bigger. Very nice capture.

[Ivan]

Yes, it is very beautiful. I have visited the Cotswolds many times and we both once sought out the Slad Valley as we knew LL's 'Cider with Rosie' was there. Fav, btw.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@lynnilou @thresheg @gadaza @fjmom @pinkpaintpot @congaree @linnypinny @rubicon than you all for your comments and FAV's. Appreciated as always.

@ivan Thank you Ivan for popping in and your FAV, you may be interested in this capture as well if you remember Laurie Lee:
http://365project.org/ladymagpie/365/2014-11-12

[Nicole]

Wow that is a gorgeous view Heather!! Love it!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Very nice capture.

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

What a gorgeous part of the world

[Denise Wood]

Stunning view :) You certainly are lucky to be living in such a picturesque place :)

[Kathie]

Spectacular view. Love the neatness of the rural pastures. Glad your grotty day came along. Fav

[Melanie Rivers]

Wow that's a great view! :-)

[Khawbecker]

Love the DOF in this landscape. Fav!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@nicoleterheide @elisasaeter @fugitivemoments @gilbertwood @kathiecb @melanierivers @khawbecker Thank you all for such lovely comments and FAV's. Must get out and about more but not in thee storms.

[Margaret Obey]

This a wonderful view of truly beautiful countryside. I love this part of the country. Dad and I have visited it often. Cider with Rosie is one of my favourite books.

[Deborah McGavock]

A beautiful view, and well worth the effort.

[carol white]

Beautiful scenery. Fav!! 😃

[Julia]

Lovely scene