Maximum temperature 19C, minimum 4C. 10 kmh NE wind. Dry
Posing on our veranda, Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis, (Elaphe), longissima)...
as above.
Apple blossom...
as above with a Crane fly.
Bee in the Rosemary...
as above.
A lizard waving to me :-)
Sage in bud with a wasp.
The flowers of the Rocket plant (arugula)
Quince blossom.
Broad beans,
Just for the record! Trying to prevent the weeds coming through from next door, and a new small veggie garden going in front of the young laurel hedge.
Your photos remind me of another friend; so beautiful they could be paintings. I need to do some weeding here also. :)
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Weeding is an ever ending battle. Thanks for the kind comment. Get well soon and have a good weekend Diane
DeleteGreat images, Diane, from your garden - which seems to be flourishing beautifully! I love your snake!
ReplyDeleteWith my best wishes - - - Richard
Ha ha the snake brought you out of hiding, delighted to see you here. Have a good Easter Diane
DeleteThat snake was out sunning and catching some rays! Crane bug, we always called them gallon nippers cause I had no clue of the names! Great pics as always. What type of camera and lens are you using. I am a Nikon user. Love my cameras. Thank you for always sharing such cool shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam look under the heading at the top on the green line and you can see what I use. Mostly though it is the Nikon. It was good to see the snake, not something that I see often. Have a great weekend Diane
DeleteGorgeous photo, Diane, and it does look like the lizard was waving to you! Lovely to see the bee, too! Beautiful series, thank you so much for sharing. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good Easter Linda, that lizard really did look like he was waving to me LOL. Keep well and warm. Diane
DeleteMarvelous photos Diane, great macro shots, beautiful flowers, cute little lizard, insects and that snake is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, the snake was lucky, I was upstairs when my husband called me and it waited for me to get the camera as well :-) Have a great Easter. Diane
DeleteSome years ago we naturalized our back and front, and the back especially has now become a real oasis for wildlife. We always lament the fact that we don't have a snake, so I envy you yours!
ReplyDeleteDavid they are not that common (to see), I have only seen 3 in the last 12 years but I am happy they are around keeping down the population of rats and mice. Maybe you will get one in your garden soon :-) Cheers Diane
DeleteSweet little snake. As always, I love your macros with the flowers and insects.
ReplyDeleteGaelyn they grow up to about 5 foot long, I guess this one was at least 4 foot. Looks like winter has returned for the next week or so and the insects and reptiles will disappear for a bit once more :-(( Diane
DeleteBeautiful photos but the snake, wow....that one would really freak me out, in reality!!!
ReplyDeleteLuckily I am quite fond of snakes so no problem for me :-)) Harmless and more interested in keeping out of our way. Thanks for the comment Diane
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