ABC Wednesday and Nurture Photography...

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Out and about in October with my camera. In the Arboretum.  Add atmospheric mist and sublime autumnal colours.  Nothing.  Better.

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Wednesday Stuff... More from Batsford

I love going to Batsford Arboretum.

I love the way it changes through the seasons, from an oasis of lush greenery in spring and summer to a backdrop of vibrant red, bronze and orange when the trees take on their autumn colours. I love its meandering pathways, its tranquility, and its beautiful setting in the Cotswolds. I couldn't think of a nicer place to have a birthday picnic with two excellent friends on a hot Sunday in May.

Here are a few more images from our outing there last weekend.

Alliums...

Stone bridge...

Foo Dog and wild flowers...

Japanese Bridge...

Sunlight through a Japanese Maple...

...and a Maple against a gorgeous blue sky...

Cath amidst a sea of wild garlic...

obviously we didn't want to spend much time 

with her after this...

Cath and Helen being terribly symmetrical

at the Japanese rest house...

Cath beneath the trees...

Taken in open shade with a silver reflector.