A Pleasant Afternoon In The Garden

OlyPaul · #1 22-05-12

Just sitting in the deckchair with a cool drink in one hand and the camera in the other on the first decent day of summer we have had, now that's my kind of photography.

Just a few from my relaxing afternoon.

Pops · #2 22-05-12

The bluetit is a real gem, great pose and background

Pol · #3 22-05-12

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Originally Posted by OlyPaul

Just a few from my relaxing afternoon.

They're all beautiful - a perfect way to spend the day. I dare bet the dogs were enjoying it too.

What flower is that in the first one? Is it a Water Hyacinth of some sort?

Pol

OlyPaul · #4 23-05-12

Thank you Pops.

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Originally Posted by Pol

They're all beautiful - a perfect way to spend the day. I dare bet the dogs were enjoying it too.

What flower is that in the first one? Is it a Water Hyacinth of some sort?

Pol

Thank you Pol, and indeed they were enjoying it to and play fighting most of the afternoon, which I also caught on camera.

Yes I believe it is a water hyacinth, I replaced the water lily with it as it is not a to prolific grower for a small garden pond.

Pol · #5 23-05-12

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Originally Posted by OlyPaul

Thank you Pops.

Thank you Pol, and indeed they were enjoying it to and play fighting most of the afternoon, which I also caught on camera.

Yes I believe it is a water hyacinth, I replaced the water lily with it as it is not a to prolific grower for a small garden pond.

It's a beautiful Water Hyacinth.

We've never had any success with the Hyacinths, though we do have a large Water Lily that has to be split regularly as it's so huge and so prolific. We give them away to anyone who wants a cutting for their pond or water feature.

Pol