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Yarmouth Pier is a Victorian pleasure pier, located in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. It is the longest wooden pier in England, and frequently requires restoration due to the relatively short lifespan of the wooden piles. Following its latest restoration scheme, it reopened to the public in 2008. Wikipedia
The first recorded pier in England was Ryde Pier, opened in 1814 on the Isle of Wight, as a landing stage to allow ferries to and from the mainland to berth. It is still used for this purpose today. Wikipedia
A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piles or pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, boat docking and access for both passengers and cargo, and oceanside recreation. Bridges, buildings, and walkways may all be supported by architectural piers. Their open structure allows tides and currents to flow relatively unhindered, whereas the more solid foundations of a quay or the closely spaced piles of a wharf can act as a breakwater, and are consequently more liable to silting. Piers can range in size and complexity from a simple lightweight wooden structure to major structures extended over 1,600 m (5,200 ft). In American English, a pier may be synonymous with a dock. Wikipedia
I recently had a trip with a photographic group to South Wales. South Wales has stunningly beautiful countryside and sweeping landscapes and calming streams and waterfalls.
Red Kite Feed Station – Red Kites Wales
Llanddeusant, Llangadog. Carmarthenshire. SA19 9YG
Newcastle Emlyn Castle – Visit Newcastle Emlyn
Castle St, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9AF
Newcastle Emlyn Castle is a ruined castle in the market town of Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is strategically located on a steep-sided promontory overlooking the River Teifi and was probably built by the Welsh lord Maredudd ap Rhys in about 1240. Wikipedia
Cenarth Falls – Cenarth
Cenarth is a fascinating village on the border of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The focus of the village is Cenarth Falls, a series of small waterfalls and pools on the river Teifi and a well-known salmon leap.
There has been a mill at Cenarth since the 13th century when Cenarth mill came into the possession of Edward I when he became Lord of the Manor of Cenarth.
Beulah, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9JL
Maen Mawr – Llywel, Swansea SA9 1GT
Glasfynydd Forest – Glasfynydd Forest
Glasfynydd Forest is an extensive area of coniferous plantations in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. It straddles the border between the counties of Powys and Carmarthenshire. The forest is divided into three blocks: The northernmost encircles the Usk Reservoir near the head of the River Usk. Wikipedia
The place we stayed:
The Stables at Cynghordy – Cynghordy Estate
5 refurbished spacious self-catering cottages sleeping 2 to 32 guests
Indoor Jacuzzi hot tub normally available to each cottage in turn
Stone-built stables and farmhouse date back to the 15th century, graded 4 stars by Visit Wales.
Each cottage is self-contained and fully-equipped and can be booked separately or together.
With 23 beds in 16 bedrooms, ideal for a family or friends reunion.
Kite sleeps 11, Kestrel Farmhouse 8, Peregrine 6, Hobby 5 and Merlin 2 guests.
Unnamed Road, Llandovery SA20 0LN
The most Instagrammable Isle.
It has been officially announced that the beautiful Isle of Wight has been announced the most instagrammable Isle. The Isle of Wight has so much to offer, from sandy beaches to cliffs, from fossils to a zoo.
At the Royal Chelsea Flower Show the Jardin Blanc had a series of dandylion sculptures positioned outside the temporary restrauant.
Links: Raymound Blanc
Link: RHS
Link: Wire Sculpture by Fantasywire
For the first time the world famous Chelsea flower shows has moved from it’s normal May setting to September.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. Held at Chelsea since 1912, it is the most famous flower and landscape gardens show in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in the world. The show is attended by members of the British Royal Family and attracts visitors from all continents.
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The Flower show is set within the beautiful grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word “hospital”, it is a 66-acre (27 ha) site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea. It is an independent charity and relies partly upon donations to cover day-to-day running costs to provide care and accommodation for veterans.
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You will often see the famous Chelsea Pensioner wondering around the Garden show, dressed in iconic red uniforms.
A Chelsea Pensioner, or In-Pensioner, is a resident at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army located in Chelsea, London. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to 300 retired British soldiers, male and female (the latter since 2009), and is located on Royal Hospital Road. Historically, the term “Chelsea Pensioner” applied more widely, referring to both In-Pensioners and Out-Pensioners who live elsewhere.
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Chelsea Pensioner
The Chelsea Flower Show on TV, the show has been televised by the BBC for many years.
Selection of shots from varies gardens at the show, showing details of the garden. (Not all gardens shown, not in any order)
See more via the RHS website – Arcadia
Designed by Martha Krempel Built by The Landscaping Consultants
See more via the RHS website – Sky Sanctuary
Designed by Michael Coley Built by The Landscaping Consultants
See more via the RHS website – The Landform Balcony Garden
Designed by Nicola Hale Built by The Landscaping Consultants
See more via the RHS website – The M&G Garden
Designed by Harris Bugg Studio Built by Crocus
See more via the RHS website – The Florence Nightingale Garden: A Celebration of Modern-Day Nursing
Designed by Robert Myers Built by Bowles & Wyer
See more via the RHS website – Bodmin Jail: 60° East – A Garden Between Continents
Designed by Ekaterina Zasukhina with Carly Kershaw Built by Bowles & Cube 1994 Ltd
See more via the RHS website – Pop Street Garden
Designed by John McPherson Built by Big Fish Landscapes
A little visitor to my garden.
A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.
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One of the many elements of my photographic journey I enjoy is looking at things in different amounts of detail, so in these examples I have zoomed in to fill the frame with the object. I love the colours and details in these shots. These were all taken at the Amberley Museum – Mini Steam Festival.
Surface and texture, a few shots concentrating on shape and texture.
General shots of the event.
The Waxing Gibbous on July 19 has an illumination of 73%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day.
I have always enjoyed being by the sea, but fully understand the possible dangers. Especially along the The South Coast of the UK we have very strong and changeable currents.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways. It is one of several lifeboat services operating in the same area.
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Brighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove. Located on the southern coast of England, in the county of East Sussex, it is 47 miles south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. Wikipedia
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