A spider in its web, 22 October 2021

Out for a walk in the woods, but I had to stop for a while to say hallo to this beauty. 

Wild flowers #CloseUp, 22 October 2021

A mixture of flowers from gardens and in the woods.

Natural world #CloseUp, 18 October 2021

A few roadside flowers.

Natural world #CloseUp, 13 October 2021

These unusual flowers were blooming on a tree behind the railway station in Aveiro.

Resting dragonfly, 12 October 2021

This dragonfly probably flew into the shade accidentally. Fortunately we were able to encourage it back into the sunshine.

Natural world #CloseUp, 9 October 2021

Out for a brief walk, there was time for a few snapshots …

It’s a bugs life, 9 October 2021

Overcast and a little chilly this morning, and this little beetle was dozing. But as the sun came out from behind the clouds s/he started to wake up …

Grasshoppers on the patio, 8 October 2021

For the past few days a grasshopper has been resting on our patio. Today there were two.

Resting dragonfly, 8 October 2021

Out for a walk a dragonfly alighted on a nearby tree to take a brief rest. How could I resist?

Hello buddy, 4 October 2021

Heading into the house and this lovely creature was just relaxing on the wall.

Natural world #CloseUp, 19 September 2021

We have a Cypress in the back yard that no matter how hard we try will not grow properly. Now various parts are dying off at different rates, though the colours of the leaves as the life fades are striking.

Decay #CloseUp, 7 September 2021

The cactus flower continues to decay. http://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/09/decay-closeup-7-september-2021.html

An unfurling leaf #CloseUp, 7 September 2021

The new palm leaf (if it is a palm of some sort) continues to unfurl. After last night’s rain it’s dotted with water droplets. http://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/09/an-unfurling-leaf-closeup-7-september.html

The Grand Canyon #CloseUp, 6 September 2021

Rotting tree trunks provide a giant vista in miniature. http://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-grand-canyon-closeup-6-september.html

Morning dew, 24 August 2021

The fog that rolled in from the sea yesterday is still with us, leaving a damp morning with grey skies. However, it has also left leaves sprinkled with droplets. https://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/08/morning-dew-24-august-2021.html

Water lilies, 23 August 2021

Revisiting the water lillies. https://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/08/water-lilies-23-august-2021.html

Basking in the sun, 23 August 2021

Say hello to our little friend. https://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/08/basking-in-sun-23-august-2021.html

Natural world #CloseUp, 18 August 2021

A selection of seaside flowers. https://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/08/natural-world-closeup-18-august-2021.html

Natural world #CloseUp, 13 August 2021

A selection of seaside insects and flowers. https://keithdevereux.blogspot.com/2021/08/natural-world-closeup-13-august-2021.html

Breakfast time, 11 August 2021

As the sun rises in the garden, it’s time for some to enjoy a sweet breakfast.