There and Back

Wales is a beautiful country and the area we were staying in had some walks with plenty of water and waterfalls. Vaynor Merthyr, is situated in the Brecons and so we were anticipating some glorious scenery and hoping for fine weather - we had both! The scenery from the road as we turned into out driveway, and our cabin in its secluded grounds.  Although the water levels were not as high as we hoped, this part of the Four Waterfalls Walk was well worth it. We had a glorious day. Follow this link for a guide and description.  These are the stunning Sgwd-yr-Eira waterfalls on the Afon Mellte river. These fabulous waterfalls are located in a steep rocky ravine with the added bonus of being possible to walk a path going behind a curtain of water. We did - it was brilliant! Near Pen y Fan - which is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is 886 metres above sea-level but note, I said `near` not up! 

Thieves used a digger to break into a cash machine in Hadleigh early this morning. Police were called to the High Street at about 3.30am. The machine was found discarded nearby with the cash cartridges removed. The digger was believed to have been driven into the High Street from the direction of the church. A small dark hatchback car was seen driving away after the theft towards the church. Officers searched the area but the offenders were not found. So read the news from the local newspapers. We heard of it when our family arrived and reported the scene in the town. So grandad and grandson took our cameras and had a look. They really made a mess here didn't they? The discarded cash machine A view from behind the cordon. Adam getting a picture for posterity Home

Still life photography is a genre of photography used for the depiction of inanimate subject matter, typically a small group of objects. It is the application of photography to the still life artistic style. Does that make sense? Umm - not sure! Anyway her are a few images I tried, with a sort of story, message? in them. Or a touch of humour. On this one , the title of the book linked with the watch and the magnifying glass. The ladybird (insect) and the paper`s headline resonated. Bean canoeing - say no more! Just a straight link with the newspaper title and the clock. Just liked the water running down and collecting around the pebble, as if in greeting. Time passes slowly Home

Emily our granddaughter, spent some time with us today and helped nanna in the garden doing some watering. Bailey, the dog, decided that this looked fun, and joined in with these new young people. Give us a kiss Emily, says Bailey Yes, a real wet one! Emily decides she likes this dog, and ventures to stroke him. This way, says Emily A few images of a more reflective Emily Home

As is to be expected for this time of year, snow came and carpeted the countryside in its silent white blanket. The world appears to be locked into a cold blanket, but if you look around the signs of Spring can be seen. Not to be deterred by the cold, the colours of spring bring hope that this is only temporary. The River Brett is partially frozen at my favourite location, Layham MIll. At Benton End the horse still finds food.  St Mary`s Church in Hadleigh Another view of the Brett, flowing freely just here. Workman struggling to move his barrow full of tools! And, of course, SPRING poking through the snow to bring cheer to us all. Home