Category: Other places

Last week we had an overnight trip to Dorset. We visited family in Bridport while there, but stayed in a Travelodge in Ilminster.

 

 

Rain was forecast for both days, the journey down was dry, but there were showers and it was overcast as we spent an hour at West Bay.

 

 

We had a wander round the fishing port and had a locally made ice cream. The weather did not stop the tourists or locals enjoying themselves.

 

 

 

 

The next day after a night of heavy rain we drove along the coast, we stopped for coffee at Abbotsbury subtropical gardens.

 

 

The colonial restaurant overlooked some very attractive gardens.

 

 

I was obviously drawn to take photos of the birds,

some in an aviary, others just wandering or fluttering  around.

 

 

Sadly, because of poor visibility we were unable to see the wonderful views of Chesil Beach. We had a drive
around Portland, I managed to get an image of Portland Bill Lighthouse.

 

 

We stopped for a delicious lunch at Jackson Gallery where at the moment Michael Chappell is having an exhibition of artwork until mid-September. We loved  the view of the sea from the back of the building.

 

What a way to celebrate 400 posts!

I was fortunately given a ticket as a Christmas gift to attend the Chelsea flower show. Eagerly anticipated I had enjoyed seeing the live programmes on the television. Although warned that seating was in short supply, after a superb lunch at a hotel, we walked in through the entrance of the Royal Hospital grounds. I was keen to see in person all the prize-winning exhibits, I also wanted to experience the atmosphere of this important event. It is truly a feast for sight, sound and smell.

and secondly in the pavillion.

 

Out of bed just after 6am to catch a train. The weather was dry, cool and cloudy. 

 

 

 

I arrived at Euston station and headed to the Underground.

 

 

 

Emerging onto the street level at the Embankment, I began walking along the river Thames towards Parliament Square.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was particularly looking to capture images of interesting shapes. London is naturally very photogenic.

 

 

 

 

The London eye, Big Ben, Portcullis House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winston Churchill’s words under this war memorial.

 

I headed towards St James’s park Horse Guards parade ground prepared for an event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lake, trees and flowers were beautiful.