Category: Monthly Photo Challenge

If you hadn’t noticed, I love taking photos of flowers. So many varieties and colours, they really do brighten up your day!

Peace and love 🙂

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

For April, I thought I would share two of my ‘photos of the day’ from morrisophotography. I love taking photos of animals in all their shapes and forms, but photographing smaller creatures has its challenges. For once, these beauties stayed long enough for me to capture them.

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

For March, I thought I would share a couple “photos of the day” from morrisophotography.

Back in 2020, when I used to work as an events coordinator, I was greeted every day by this handsome fellow.

The lovely All Saints Church on Church Lane, Little Billing has a Saxon front and built around 1100 – I just had to take a photograph.

Much love to everyone!

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

A wildlife offering from one of my walks in February.

It’s always such a joy when you come across wildlife, and so close to home too! Peace and love 🙂

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

Welcome to 2022! (A bit late on my part, but better late than never!)

I spent the first month of the new year cooking new recipes.

My bread maker stopped working, so I have started to make bread in the oven. It turned out well and it was delicious.

I started a major health regime and I have got into the habit of regular exercise again. I am proud to say I have lost half a stone so far. It goes to show, hard work always pays off!

I went for a walk and discovered a marina which I’d never seen before in all the years I have lived in my hometown!

I also found some cool graffiti.

And some furry and feathery friends.

There are some lovely walks in Northampton.

It’s really good to get out in the fresh air.

Hope everyone is having a fab February! Peace and love 🙂

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

Happy New Year!

My December was full of family, food and getting out into nature.

My mum bought me the best advent calendar ever – instead of chocolates there was a miniature Rituals beauty product behind every door.

I always get excited when I see beautiful sunrises like this one.

Christmas decorations in Wellingborough.

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Frosty views across the Racecourse.

Festive graffiti.

My lovely winter pansies.

I love real Christmas trees and mine was up at the end of November!

Christmas Eve drinks with my sister.

Making Christmas Day memories with my family 🙂

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Christmas tree gone and destined for recycling!

A 7.5 mile jaunt around Pitsford to blow the Christmas cobwebs (and overindulgence of alcohol) away.

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Oven-baked chicken pasanda from my new Pinch of Nom cookery book.

I hope everyone had a fabulous December too! I wish you all the best for 2022!

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

I managed to get to Rotterdam to see Chris in November. Despite having to pay extra for COVID tests to go there and upon my return to the UK, I was desperate to have a change of location and to spend time with my best friend. It was just what the doctor ordered!

As always, we had a lot of fun and plenty of laughter.

And the views weren’t too bad either!

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2022 bring peace, love and happiness!

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

Another month gone and one closer to the end of 2021. It always surprises (and scares me) how quick time goes. For this month’s Changing Season, I have chosen to capture one moment in time!

This is October’s “Photo of the Day” from Morrisophotography during a walk around the marina in Barcelona back in February 2020. It was a beautifully warm evening and, although this is a bustling port with lots of activity (there were huge yachts just out of shot on the right and lots more people), I managed to capture this tranquil scene.

The Changing Seasons is hosted by Ju-Lyn at Touring my Backyard, and Brian and Bushboy’s World

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.

For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.

But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.

There are no fixed rules around post length or photo number — just a request that you respect your readers’ time and engagement.

Tag your photos with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them.

For this edition of the Changing Seasons, I haven’t really been doing much, so I thought I would share some of my ‘photos of the day’ instead.

When in Brussels, head to the Grand Place where you’ll find fabulous buildings like the Town Hall – spectacularly lit up for New Year celebrations.

Also in Brussels is the Bourse – Belgium’s Stock Exchange building – a grand Neoclassical structure. It was a real treat to see it aglow with different colours as I meandered through the Christmas market.

A last look along the railway line at London St. Pancras before heading home.

A few frosty leaves on the damp grass at my old place of work. It really was a beautiful setting to work in.

Views across the fields with lovely blue skies and resident horses.

Wintery mornings – love them or hate them, but no denying it’s a fresh start to your day.

Fallen acorns – I can’t resist photographing all kinds of nature.

A very happy horsey – rolling around and saying hello.

I love the cloud formation as I admire the view across the farmland.

Enjoy your October. May it bring peace, love and harmony to you all 🙂

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly challenge where bloggers around the world share what’s been happening in their month.

If you would like to join me and the others in this challenge, here are the guidelines:

The Changing Seasons Version One (photographic)

• Each month, post 5-20 photos in a gallery that you feel represent your month
• Don’t use photos from your archive. Only new shots.
• Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them

The Changing Seasons Version Two (you choose the format):

• Each month, post a photo, recipe, painting, drawing, video, whatever that you feel says something about your month
• Don’t use archive stuff. Only new material!
• Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so others can find them

The best things in life are free, so they say, and July proved that because my BFF, Chris, came to stay. We had been talking about getting together as soon as we could, but COVID stopped us. Then, things started to open up and Chris wanted to visit his family in Looe, Cornwall, but he still had to self-isolate for 10 days. We came up with the idea that he could self-isolate with me and then travel down to see his family. So, that’s what we did.

The best things in life are free? Yes, we literally did nothing because we couldn’t! The only thing we did was to take a walk to the post box to deliver his COVID test (that’s within the rules of self-isolation!)

It was so good to see him after almost a year and although we couldn’t go out for dinner or drinks, it was just lovely to spend some time with him.

I also started my new fitness journey. I have mostly been walking, swimming and going to the gym. Lockdown has not been kind to my waistline nor have the bottles of wine I have consumed during furlough last year! I actually love exercising, but once you get out of the habit, it’s so hard to get back into it. But, now I have and it feels good!

Enjoy the sunshine! Peace and love 🙂

About The Changing Seasons

The Changing Seasons is a monthly challenge where bloggers around the world share what’s been happening in their month.

If you would like to join me and the others in this challenge, here are the guidelines:

The Changing Seasons Version One (photographic)

• Each month, post 5-20 photos in a gallery that you feel represent your month
• Don’t use photos from your archive. Only new shots.
• Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so that others can find them

The Changing Seasons Version Two (you choose the format):

• Each month, post a photo, recipe, painting, drawing, video, whatever that you feel says something about your month
• Don’t use archive stuff. Only new material!
• Tag your posts with #MonthlyPhotoChallenge and #TheChangingSeasons so others can find them