Raindrops Keep Falling on Our Heads

For years I have been looking out for a certain weather condition - rain falling while the sun sets. I wanted to see what the raindrops would be like backlit by the sun. The trouble with this is of course that rain comes from clouds which block out the sun! It's very often a sudden and fleeting moment but finally I managed to dash out with my camera in time.

Connie came over first.

Soon the others came over too - here's Laurel.

Audrey.

Nigel.

Caldwell.

Titch.

Titch and the twins.

So the rain, as expected, didn't last long, but the photos with the raindrops look really cool I think. I'll just have to be ready to dash outside at a moment's notice.

A Laid Back Foggy Morning With the Pets

There was an exceptionally foggy morning and I had the time to take some photos - so of course I went to visit the pets. The ewes were off on holiday with the tips, so the lambs were "home alone", being babysat by Esther, Connie and Caldwell. Audrey and a couple of her close friends greeted me first. Audrey, Laurel and Blossom were all in the same pen together as babies and are still very close, even though they are together with lots of other friends now.

Lovely Laurel.

Blossom. Margot is also in this picture but she's harder to spot!

Minnie.

It was too early in the morning for Lady to have that "just woken up look" off her face.

Iris.

Minnie again - she's just very cute and photogenic.

My man Nigel.

Dotty.

Caldwell looking very handsome indeed!

Connie on the other hoof wasn't interested in posing like her brother.

Titch.

Nina doesn't always look this grumpy, I promise!

Esther.

Margot.

No better way to start the day than pictures of sheep, I think!

A Stroll Along the Old Railway Track

This path was once the main railway track from Newcastle to Belfast, and now it has become a peaceful path along the bay. Susan, my dad and I had a walk here on a grey Sunday afternoon.