Maximum temperature here today 23⁰C, minimum 15⁰C. Some rain during the day not measured as yet. 14km/h South-Easterly wind with gusts up to 37 km/h.
Sorry, far more photos than usual but I have at last caught up with April, I can now move on to May !!
White Lilac out walking.
Violet Lilac also out walking.
Choisya ternata at home.
Wisteria out walking.
Irises at home.
Azalea - home.
Californian poppies - home.
Peony - home.
Iris-home.
Azalea -home
Mirabelle plums - home.
Cherries - home (they are now ripening but with all the rain most are split) 😞
All the following bugs are in the garden.
(Oxythyrea funesta) - chafer beetle.
(Trichodes alvearius) Family Cleridae.
As above.
Crane-fly.
Red Cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata).
Moth unknown
Caterpillar - Garden Tiger Moth (Artica caja).
Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata).
Caterpillar of the Lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria).
As above.
Eight spotted Ladybird.
Banded Snail.
I have made an extra page on the wildflowers seen at home, or very close by, which if you are interested in, you can see the link at the top of the page under the main heading, on the green line. I am adding to it all the time.
See also my
A terrific series of images, Diane, and your macro work is impressive. I enjoyed the pictures from start to finish. Take care and stay well. Best wishes, David.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much David for your very kind comments, so appreciated. We are doing our best to stay safe and will continue to do what we can for sometime to come yet. Hope all is well with you both as well. The inconvenience is worth putting up with for a bit longer. Diane
DeleteBeautiful flowers and critters Diane. Do you mean to say that these were all in the garden in the month of April? If so, your growing season started much earlier than mine. Our season is a few weeks late I think too since I see from my photos last year that my patio garden was much further ahead. It's okay though as I'm not in a rush. I will enjoy the blooms whenever they come. Enjoy your weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Penny, yes all these were taken in April. We are always, I would think, ahead of you but this year we had a particularly mild winter. The weather is still weird though with masses of rain and next week a cold spell is forecast. I only hope we do not get frost!! Stay well and take care, Diane
DeleteThese are gorgeous! I always enjoy the photos you frame and the macros are exceptional.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie, I wish I had a macro lens and then I could do even better!! Take care Diane
DeleteLove to see the beautiful flowers and pretty critters. Have a fabulous weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy for the comment, I hope you have a good and safe weekend. Diane
DeleteGorgeous lilac and wisteria, love them both 💜 Gosh 23C that's the perfect spring weather, perfect for walking and gardening, enjoy and stay safe Diane ✨
ReplyDeleteSince this post we have had a very cold spell and back to lighting the wood stove!!! Think it warmth returns tomorrow thank goodness. Take care Diane
DeleteBEAUTIFUL....I hope you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks you and I hope all is well with you. Diane
DeleteBeautiful flowers and bugs. Beautiful photographs and frames. Hope you and N are keeping well and sane.
ReplyDeleteDiane it is not too bad, we have a reasonable size house and a big garden so we can keep busy. The last week has not been good with the return of a cold spell but tomorrow it is looking up again. Hope all is well t'other Diane
DeleteSorry for the late visit, Diane - I've been very busy. Your framed flower images are fabulous from both a technical and artistic point of view. Your macro work is excellent and delightful too. Clearly, your garden is far more productive than mine!
ReplyDeleteI hope that all is well with you, and am pleased to see that you are getting out a bit - we have still not had that pleasure for nearly two months now. With my very best wishes to you both - - - Richard
Hi Richard sorry for the even later reply!! Thanks for the kind comment. We have quite a good size garden but it is also hard work!! Getting out has not been great, we were only allowed in a 1 km radius and there is little choice within that range. As from 11 May I can now walk a bit further :-)
DeleteKeep well and stay safe, good wishes to you both Diane
Wisteria and insects look good on your camera. Good work.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Indonesia
Thank you so much for the visit and the comment, it is much appreciated. Have a good day, Diane
DeleteSo, so beautiful!
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Thanks you Sally, hope all is well with you. Take care Diane xx
DeleteRemarkable photos ... every insect comes alive through your skill! And you know how I love taking pictures of flowers ... yours are fantastic. April was a wonderful Spring month for you! I especially loved the lilacs (could almost sense the beautiful aroma!). Apparently I missed those blooms here in Oregon as I haven’t seen them since we got home last month.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely comment Sallie and much appreciated, Thanks so much for the visit. I hope all is well in your part of the world, take care Diane
DeleteOh that's a lilac. I never knew that name for it. Monica - The Yum List
ReplyDeleteand it smells wonderful :-)))) Hope all is well Diane
DeleteThanks Diane - I do so enjoying see your photos of your plants, flowers, bugs, birdies and perhaps beasties (small)! ... great selection - and thanks for the reminder about the tabs at the top of the blog - stay safe ... Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hilary for the comment as always appreciated. This past week has been cold and I think everything has hibernated again!!! Hope all is well with you. Diane
DeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, hope all is well in your part of the world. Take care Diane
DeleteGreat photos, Diane! Those lilacs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, always good to hear from you. It is a pity that the lilac is quite short lived ! Best wishes to you both, Diane
DeleteFabulous photos. I miss the lilacs. Wish there was a scratch and sniff on my screen.
ReplyDeleteGosh wouldn't that be wonderful, it would make flowers even better :-) Enjoy being back at work. Diane
DeleteThere is no such thing as too many flowers. Terrific photos.
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I could not agree more. Love them. Keep well Diane
DeleteA stunning series, love how you have framed them. Keep well and happy :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, I am enjoying framing the flowers. Keep well Diane
DeleteGreat close ups! Love the frames on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, good to hear from you. Hope that all is well on your side of the world. Diane
DeleteThose flowers are so vibrant in color. I really like them a lot. The caterpillar is nicely caught as well. I never seem to have luck with these types of shots.
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