Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most picturesque and popular spots in the Cotswolds. I assumed a Monday in May might mean fewer visitors – but I was mistaken. Arriving just after 10 a.m., I found the crowds already beginning to arrive. Fortunately, I…
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The poppy season does throw up surprises. Most poppy fields in the West Midlands are found around Bewdley and Kidderminster. Last year, there was a spectacular field in Kinver. Occasionally, a field appears closer to home, such as in Leamington Spa. This…
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Early starts in photography are always exciting, but only once you have set things in motion. As soon as the alarm goes off, I am on a mission. This time, my destination was Chesterton Windmill to see its newly restored sails. Sunrise…
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I was absolutely thrilled to learn that the sails were finally going to be placed back on Chesterton Windmill. This Grade I listed building holds so many cherished memories from before lockdown—a place to explore, take photographs through the changing seasons, or…
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Like many people, I stayed indoors during Storm Darrargh. During the night the wind was intense and our local social media was full of posts about trees coming down. In the Midlands, we received a battering but this was nowhere near as…
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The bluebell season is here and is earlier than normal. Usually the flowers are in full bloom around the May Bank holiday weekend. This year their arrival appears to be 1 to 2 weeks early. A blue carpet of bluebells is always stunning especially when…
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If you love windmills then visiting Berkswell Windmill should be high on your list. The Grade II listed working windmill is open during the summer and a watch on their Facebook page keeps you notified on the opening times. Generally it is open every…
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The Leamington Spa poppy field sprung up in June 2021. At the time I was just so happy that the field was near to home. I remember going to the field one barmy summer’s evening to take photographs. The light was beautiful and the field…
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My previous visits to Draycote water have focussed on the visitor centre and watching the sailing club activity on the water. The reservoir has many wildlife visitors and I have enjoyed photographing their presence. As I had some time to myself during a…
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I am very fortunate to live within a few miles of two outstanding National Trust properties. Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton are within walking distance of each other and during the summer I visit them on my bike. Both houses have different charms. Baddesley is…
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A new Lavender field to visit. Warwickshire Lavender Fields is behind Coventry airport nestled in the beautiful countryside that remains between Coventry and Leamington Spa. The fields are relatively young and started out in 2016. Several photographic friends has told me about the fields and…
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Chesterton windmill has featured in my blog over the years. The windmill is a popular structure sitting on top of a prominent hill in Warwickshire just outside Leamington Spa. You can just see the windmill from the M40 motorway, but you need to be…
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