(Walked on 14th March 2017 – 15.5 Miles) I woke to a grey sullen dawn, in a grey sullen mood. OK, OK, I admit it, OK? I wasn’t having fun. This was not the best walk of my life. After only four or five hours’ sleep, I was tired and I was despondent. And sullen. […]
(Walked on 13th March 2017 – 15 Miles + 3.5 getting lost) On a chilly-sunny March morning, we pulled into the small carpark at Overton Hill and the start of The Ridgeway. I hauled my rucksack from the boot, clasped it to my back, hugged partner, hugged son, said my goodbyes and waving over my […]
After mulling over which long-distance path to walk for my 2017 hiking holiday, I decided to revisit my first love, The Ridgeway. I first attempted to walk all of this path in 1981, failed, but then succeeded the following year. And if, as a newbie, I had found both experiences challenging, it also hooked me […]
The Anxious Gardener 
Thanks Lea and thanks for visiting.
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Hi Jason, can't think why you would be driving to Hartfield (wink) – the forest is gorgeous. Since starting the blog I always try and have my camera with me. Just in case.
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Magnificent!
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Fab pics as always and who could tire scenes like those. Drove over to hartfield early Saturday morning and wish I had the camera as the countryside was coated in a thick frost and it look amazing. Will remember next time!
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Thanks WW, it is a lovely place to be and work. I need to remind myself of that sometimes!
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Thank you for saying so and for stopping by.
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Thanks Donna. This post was originally only going to be the last photo but I thought a one shot post a little mean!
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Great photos, such beautiful reflections. It must be a lovely, calming place to be.
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Marvelous images David.
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I too find you images captivating, especially the last one. I liked the previous post too. What it lacks in color, it makes up for in visual interest.
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Thanks everyone – glad you liked them.
Mr K, already been in there … in my trunks. Honest.
Luton Boys, there are fish in the ponds including an ancient and enormous carp which I see very occasionally.
Dave
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Stunning reflections, Dave. You can always turn to photography for a living if the gardening doesn't work out…
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Ah, Dave, those are gorgeous–I'm so glad you have your ponds back!
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Very pretty. I love how the trees are reflected in the water. I agree with the other commenters – the last photo is fabulous!
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Wow, the last photo is breathtaking!
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Beautiful photos with amazing reflections!
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They are the perfect picture of stillness and serenity. An absolutely gorgeous series of images with which to start my weekend.
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Stunning pics, and lovely ponds.
Are there any fish in them?
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Gorgeous – loving the blue sky reflected in the water – and then I reached the last shot and that is just perfect. Am I envious of your ponds? YES!
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Glorious surroundings for you, Dave.
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they are indeed lovely so no wonder you photo them a lot
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Now is the chance to rake out that duckweed! What is a bit of cold water to a professional?
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Such a lovely pond and so peaceful and serene!! Gorgeous reflections for the day! Really stunning indeed! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
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Our pond looks about the same size. It is hard not to take photos over and over again.
Your reflection shots are great.
nellie
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Lovin' that last snap the most…quite stunning!
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