Tuesday, August 29, 2017

29/08/2017 In the garden again and Nigel did go shopping.

Maximum temperature 31C, minimum 20C.  10 km/h NW wind with 26km/h gusts.  Dry.
The forecast was wrong, it was actually cooler today thanks to some cloud cover.
Bee on the garlic chives.

Busy as a bee - Pumpkin flower...

as above.

Small White.

As above.

Graphosoma Italicum...

As above.

Common Purple & Gold (Pyrausta purpuralis).  This moth is very, very tiny.

Glanville Fritillary (Melitaea cinxia)...

As above...

As above...

As above...

as above in take off mode :-)

Allo Jardin, Nigel went to see them about cutting our big hedge.  I used to do it but it is such hard work!

Shopping at Lidl.
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  1. The Yum ListAugust 29, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    Those garlic chives make such a beautiful backdrop for the bee. And, what a stunning shot of that butterfly about to take off!

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:49 PM

      Many thanks I was pretty happy with my photos today :-) Cheers Diane

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  2. Beside a babbling brook...August 29, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos!!!

    Cooler.... I am hearing this, in blogging. Seems as it the Wheel Of The Year is actually turning.

    I know! I know! You don't want to hear this!!!!!! :-)))))))

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:50 PM

      No I don't want to hear it but as long as it stays over 20C I am happy!! Take care Diane

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  3. LindaAugust 30, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    Gorgeous series, Diane. The pumpkin flower is vibrant and bright, and looks like velvet.

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:51 PM

      Too many cooks spoil the broth LOL, I am not sure why that particular flower was so popular! Take care Diane

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  4. DonieneAugust 30, 2017 at 4:40 AM

    It is interesting to note that we have many similar insects! I love the cobblestone drive of Allo Jardin! Glad it was cooler. We have had a below normal temp August for which we are thankful!

    Hugs!

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:52 PM

      Yes we do have a lot of similar insects. I think those 'cobblestones' are actually brick but they have a good pattern. We prefer the heat anytime to the cold!!! Take care Diane.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,August 30, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    It's an impressive range of insects you have in your garden.

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:54 PM

      I am always surprised when I see something new, I have never noticed the moth before, but it is so small I might not have noticed it!!! Cheers Diane

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 30, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    Butterfly wings are a symmetrical wonder Diane! Fab macros. I know what you mean about hedges, we have a big hedge in the front and back garden that I used to trim.. in summer every two weeks, that I have now delegated to my husband 😀

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:58 PM

      Butterfly wings are amazing, and moths as well. Our hedge is very wide and we keep it around 2 metres high and it is long with little space on one side. 12 years ago when we bought here I was much more capable than I am now!!! LOL. Take care cheers Diane

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  7. Nancy ChanAugust 30, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful flowers and critters! Have a wonderful day!

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:58 PM

      Thanks Nancy and a good day to you as well. Diane

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  8. diane bAugust 30, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    Yes its time to get ins someone to help with the hard jobs, The insect shots are great.

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      We can cope with most things, but the hedge is getting more and more difficult as the years go by!!! I was pretty happy with the insect shots today :-) Take care t'other Diane

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  9. PamAugust 30, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    Lady you have some amazing shots, lots of framing ones. Great job alway on your pics. Have a great day.

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks so much Pam, comment well appreciated. Have a good week Diane

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  10. SallyAugust 30, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    Your photos always amaze me, Diane! So beautiful. :)

    xoxo

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 9:01 PM

      Thanks Sally, not always good but when nice insects come along it makes life easier :) Take care Diane

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  11. BlogorattiAugust 30, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    Such stunning photos and very well taken indeed. Greetings.

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    1. RhodesiaAugust 30, 2017 at 9:01 PM

      Greetings and thanks so much for the kind comment. Have a great week Diane

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