Tuesday 13 July 2010

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN SUMMER

Much cooler here than in the east of the country this weekend and a very pleasant day for a walk along the Exeter Canal.

 

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Water gently flowing up from the estuary making silky patterns on the surface.

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A boat full of tourists on its way up river to Exeter.

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Whoops, there’s a bridge in the way!

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no problem for this modern day superman.

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Safely through.

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King cups carpet the surface and several different flowers line the banks.

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Interesting seed heads

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No day of rest for this busy bee

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A young willow tree sways in the breeze showing the silver underside of the leaves

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Row, row, row your boat, gently down the ……………… canal

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Meet Daddy Swan out with his family for the afternoon.

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Mum leads the way an Dad brings up the rear , wary of that human carrying a camera.

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Synchronised swimming?

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Remind me – what do I do with my leg?

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Time to go home

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Double Locks – nearly at the pub – whose thirsty?

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A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

2 comments:

  1. Looks like the perfect setting for a peaceful Sunday. Love all the photos and swan family are beautiful. A

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  2. I agree, the perfect way to spend an afternoon. The seed pods do make an interesting subject.

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