Orchids and other bits

On Christmas evening Fiona and I took a walk around her dad's garden. He has many orchids. I thought I'd share photos of a few to wish everyone a relaxing and peaceful Christmas and New Year 'holiday' time.

©2017 Barry Smith - Orchid with ant

©2017 Barry Smith - Mysterious brown and yellow

©2017 Barry Smith  Crucifix orchid - yellow

©2017 Barry Smith  Crucifix orchid - orange

©2017 Barry Smith  Crucifix orchid - pink-orange

©2017 Barry Smith  Crucifix orchid - pink-purple

©2017 Barry Smith  Crucifix orchis - red

This morning's walk was through and in a grey and gentle mist that shrouded the valley and Treehaven Way. It meant that droplets clung to spider's webs and blossoms.

©2017 Barry Smith - Clear droplet on a small orange blossom

©2017 Barry Smith - Stash of Agaves we cut yesterday to be given away to friends and at the top of our drive

©2017 Barry Smith - Droplets on a small spider's web against a grey mist morning sky

©2017 Barry Smith - Power lines in the mist

©2017 Barry Smith - Large delicate spider's web hanging in a tree

©2017 Barry Smith - Section of a large delicate spider's web vibrating in the breeze against a foliage background

The mist made for a quiet morning - I met no-one on my walk. There was very little birdsong; but I did have the company of one Magpie.

©2017 Barry Smith - My Magpie companion

Wishing all a quiet, refreshing and safe end to the year.