Maximum temperature 22C, minimum 14C. 17 km/h NW wind with 37 km/h gusts. A light shower this morning that barely registered in the rain gauge.
The technician did not arrive as promised and we have been without internet and telephone all day. Suddenly this evening it started working again, so we presume, they have been working on the line and it was not a problem at the house!! Time will tell!!!
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey....
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)...
As above -male...
As above.
The hornets are everywhere!!!....
as above.
Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina).
If you are interested Part 3 of our holiday in South Africa is up and running on my other blog.
Hornets are wicked, that sting really.....stings! I got stung twice in one week. Great pics and thanks so much for the kinds words on my blog. Hoping you keep your internet.
ReplyDeleteA hornet got in the toilet last night, not even funny!!!! My computer went down today, but only mine so I guess I have a another problem - sigh!!! Have a good Sunday, Diane
DeleteI have my fingers and toes crossed for you that your internet service is back to normal.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be, but my computer has other ideas!!! It went down for a while this afternoon and I had to reboot but it was only mine!!! Cheers Diane
DeleteYour posts always bring me such joy, Diane! I love how you captured the colours and patterns, very intricate, in the insects!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments Linda, when I feel down you always cheer me up. Have a good Sunday, Diane
DeleteI am not sure I would want to get that close to a hornet... without a really good zoom!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a zoom was in use LOL. Cheers Diane
DeleteYour critters are beautiful even including the dangerous hornet! Hope the internet connection will be restored and no more problem for you. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nancy and I hope you have a great Sunday and following week, Diane
DeleteEven though you have grey skies the temp is okay. Don't like hornets.
ReplyDeleteThe temperature is barely OK for us. We have had to change the duvets on the bed which is a sure sign it is getting cold! :-((( No I do not like anything much that stings but i try to be nice to bees :-) Have a good Sunday, t'other Diane
DeleteHi Diane, I'm glad you came back online and have shown us all these beautiful critters. Your photos of the hornets are exquisite. Love the post. Have a great day. Jo
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. I have to admit the hornets are pretty I just do not like them!!!!! Have a good Sunday, Diane
DeleteAutumn is almost with you Diane.. do you enjoy autumn as much as I do? At least there will always the butterflies like little jewels of colour ☺
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies generally last until around November then we only see the again in April if it is warm enough. I love the colours of autumn but I do not like the temperatures!!! Take care Diane
DeleteBut brown leaves, can still be pretty. to me, anyway.
ReplyDeleteStill ups and downs on wi-fi, I see.
Hornets... Ugh....
Oh I think brown leaves are gorgeous and I love autumn colours. I just hate the cold!! The WiFi seems to be OK but my computer has just gone off line for no apparent reason! Have a good Sunday, Diane
DeleteFabulous photos, Diane!!! I love the autumn leaves and the beautiful butterflies!!! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia, have a great Sunday and a good week Diane
DeleteHope the problem has been fixed. I so love your macros. Have tried a couple times recently to shoot butterflies but always out of focus.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get sunset shots like yours :-)
DeleteThe phone and internet were off line for a day so we presume they were working on it but the technician never arrived here! It seems to be better but my laptop just seems to go off line when it feels like it!!!! Take care diane