Go wild in the country!This was definitely not taken today. It's been pis... I mean persisting down all day. A very grey day. We seem to be having one gorgeous day followed by one crap day. Obviously this was one of the better days, not the best but getting there. Spring certainly has spring here in the meadow. Yep this is one of the wild and wonderful meadows of the Poyll Dooey nature reserve. No I didn't wander over there in my kimono and fluffy mules all before the kettle boils. Yes it is close enough to do this but I don't want to carted away by the neighbours for being slightly potty. Anyway back to the meadow.
Poyll Dooey has a series of nature trails running through it. It also has a few of these wild meadows. As spring gets underway I'll show you the wild flowers that bloom while we follow the trails passing many wonderful birds, rabbits, dragonflies, ladybirds (ladybugs to some of you) and dogs. It is doggie heaven,( no white dog poo to report though.) Take a step off the nature trails and walkways and you will find yourself wading through overgrown scrub land. Another turn to the pond lillies featured before Wild grasses and wild flowers a plenty to be found here in the meadows such as this. A beautifully maintained picnic area sits in lovely secluded area. Click pretty coloured links below for some rather different sunset meadow images. It is dark in the meadow!
Berried Sunset
Sunset Strip
Fairy Magic
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nice pic. sorry it's been nasty, b/c would enjoy a few days like pictured here. trails...sounds like a placei would like to go. look forward to more spring pics.
I can relate to your pis-- sorry, wet weather, but for the past two days we've had glorious sunshine and warm temps that would go beautifully with the gorgeous photo of yours! Do be careful of the neighbors, but love getting your shots! Have a great week!
what a lovely meadow...and i would have a wonderful time sitting in a chair and reading a good book.
thanks for sharing.
As our spring is on the way out with the grasses already turning brown, I look forward to enjoying spring on the Isle of Man through your eyes.
What a wonderful walk through your meadow and to see all the sunsets too.
Come and visit - one lucky plucker.
It looks so different by night. Wild meadows are my favourite kind.
Sounds like your weather's about the same as ours here today. And I see I have a good bit of catching up to do too!
Which I will do after I can leave my day job behind for the evening. Unless of course something waylays me along the way. Like those lightning shots I've been so anxious to try out. (Could be... the conditions are pretty good for it...)
Fabulous photo. Thought you might be participating in Monochromatic Monday but these colors are brilliant! Good call!
Greenboro - I do usually time just escaped me workwise.
Mojo - definitely thinking a like today
I love those green colors, great photo. Sorry to hear about the rain, but at least you don't still have snow...lol.
Have a great week!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
Beautifully framed! Am looking forward to all the promised photos in this post!
Nebraska Birding
Now isn't that the most enchanting scene. What lovely places you have just a stone trhow away from home. I can well imagine it to be doggie heaven. MY two would just love it there. Trouble is a few rabbits might be decimated at the same time.
What a wonderful meadow. I hope you'll get some pretty days soon. I'd love to be lying on a blanket in that meadow right now, although not necessarily if it's pouring rain.
quel ciel bleu !!! waouh c'est impressionnant
Hello Babooshka,
Thank you for the pretty meadow. A welcome sight after a long day. Like the butterfly too.
Gorgeous blue and green! Love the combination.
Babooshka: What a neat meadow, I bet there were a lot of animals wondering around in all that greenery.
Those are gorgeous sunsets over your meadow. Hope you get at least a couple of nice days in a row so you can enjoy the spring.
Never mind spring it looks like summer has arrived, especially if its now raining!
I like the image in my head of a mad woman wandering through the reserve, camera in hand, in her dressing gown and slipprs! Lol! As you say, the locals might have something to say about it though!
Marley- I think they think I am a mad manx fairy anyway. Who knows what they would think if they knew I was the mysterious blogger.
Lovely picture. Sadly the weather has been doing the same to us...
It's looking very bright and cheerful. May the good days keep rolling in for you!
B,
this is just a gorgeous spot of your isle. I'd like to see more from here. Thanks for your remarks today but I don't think my portraits were my best effort . Ever have days when you should have been more attentive to details etc.? Maybe you don't since you're the pro, but I'm still feeling my way. I think my work was sloppy today.
V
Lovely. So warm an inviting. I'd stay on the bright trail!
Incredible color palette. Awesome blue skies.
Looks like a perfect summers day there Babooshka, the light has been exceptional though when it's been fine. Yesterday was very grey hope today is better though I've a dentist appointment late afternoon.
I have same weather as you, been raining dogs and cats here too. Love those greenery.
Great pic, especially to escape from your grey day! May brightness return soon!
This makes me want to return to my youth, when fun-filled and carefree, I could just run through these beautiful fields and soak up all Mother Nature has to offer...
My kind of place with or without kimono and/or fluffy moles!
Nice shot; Looks like a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Go on - be a devil; to hell with the neighbours.
PS I am testing out thje new Netbook and sending this from the boat.
a stunner as always!
I wanted that to be today. Green, green and brilliant nlue. All the trees leafed out etc. LOL
Here's hoping.......MB
gorgeous scene and the sky is so blue. excellent composition. I am really glad you enjoyed the Crazy 88 butterfly and it was real! It is one of my favorite bug photos.
Nice sky i want the same today
Nice color and fantastic shot...:) BTW I am also an ardent traveler.
I have started a new blog that shows my passion for traveling—unseenrajasthan
We've got all your sun! (Evil laugh!) Finally. But yours is a lovely photo, which I hope will bring the sun back to you.
Great place for a walk. Beautiful post!
The color of the sky, grass and land is wowww...:) I liked it a lot...Babooshka...I have started a new blog dedicated to my sketch work — Art on Sketchbook
I finished my springcleaning, so now I have time to see allthe other posts I've missed! Great place to roam about. That's so nice about our countries: you can freely roam about without fear of stepping on a snake or meeting an angry wild beast.
Oh, I want to jump in and run around smiling!
The pic is so inviting..I do want to get out of this concrete jungle..
I hope the weather improves for you. A series of gray, dreary days does start to get you down.
The colors in this photo are fabulous though! Maybe it will perk you up.
Nature trails are so interesting. Great shot!
Oh a meadow! I have plans for one on our paddock! Plans plans if only I had the money! lol!
Well, snap as you say on the blue and green, but goodness your blue is BLUE! Just beautiful.
Bring lunch and start walking. It looks very promising, thank you!
Truly beautiful, and sorry its raining we are having beautiful warm weather,yesterday and today but all good things will end tomorrow they say and rain coming
a wonderful place to visit and hike ... in the nice weather
Wind rain and shine today. We do get a mixed bag of weather on the island. I'd like to see the wildflowers when you can. Thanx.
It may not have been take today, but it sure gives you something to look forward too.
Gorgeous photo!
'Persisting down', I'll have to remember that one! :)
Thank you for sharing your special spaces with us. The weather is much the same here and in reality this is what April is all about except that we have had such a long, long, winter we need spring NOW! I love your berried sunset.
Smiles
Grey is dull in the long run - I'm glad you posted such a cheerful reminder of what is yet to come!
So it's pis....down is it LOL! I love these nature reserve meadows, they are really needed these days with so much urbanisation. The problem is over here I daren't set foot in any measows for fear of a rattle snake!
Tis I the mad blogger.lol
Care to call in for a Finger Dip.
That's what makes it so interesting : piss..... one day and sun.... the next. Keeps you on your toes so to speak when out and about.
What a lovely picture. This looks like a wonderful place to have a picnic and enjoy a nice blue sky...
I love UK meadows! And thanks for your compliment on my MWT post cause that's what I'm trying to do - show my home in the not typical but true way.
Hope you're seeing those blue skies like that again soon!!!
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