A calm pond reflecting a string of lights along the entrance path, and a weeping willow coming into bud - a warm welcome to East Riddlesden Hall, our nearest National Trust property. Small and intimate compared to most National Trust estates, but nevertheless loved and cherished by local people.
Its gardens showed that spring is on the way, though it seems a slow start this year as it has been quite cold. A sweep of naturalised daffodils looked really pretty on the grass between the Hall and the tithe barn.
In the more formal gardens behind the Hall, bright blue scilla counterpointed the white hellebores. A flowering quince was just starting to blossom. It will have fruit in the autumn: tart yellow quinces shaped a bit like pears. They're not usually eaten raw but can be made into jam or jelly.
Incidentally, this is the first successful 'macro' shot I've taken with my new camera. I actually managed to focus this one. Progress...☺
You're ahead of us (Sweden) when it comes to signs of spring, anyway! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see the spring flowers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macro of the Quince! You inspire me to at least go drive along and see what iPhone camera might capture. Not planning to bend down for good photos however.
ReplyDeleteNice macro. I have trouble getting my camera to cooperate on macros--sometimes it will and sometimes it won't. No doubt the fault is mine but I keep trying.
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