HappySnapper's photos

Once upon a time not so long ago I could look out through our bedroom window across wooded farmland and beautiful sunrises. Now I look out of the same window and see this.

On Monday 13th December I start a journey which will be the biggest adventure of my life, many have travelled this road before me and many will follow. At the end of this adventure I will be rid of this illness that has plagued me over the past year and I will be able to fulfil everything I wanted to do in my remaining years. I will not be able to share my Christmas with you in the way Ipernity members do, but by Springtime I hope to be back with my camera looking for Daffodils and Catkins , birds building their nests and waterfowl jealously guarding their young families, all the things I enjoy and that bring me pleasure. My thoughts also go to those in our community who still have pain and sadness and I am sure we all know someone in that situation, we wish them well and hope they find some respite and comfort over the Christmas period. Until then I wish you all a very happy Christmas, thank you all for your visits, comments, and interest, may the new year bring you health, and happiness. Stay safe everyone. Maurice.

A sole Coal Tit at the feeder: These were a very common visitor to the garden last year and I have been waiting ages for them to return. This is the first one I have seen this year and only managed to get the shot in by remote control. Sorry I can't offer anymore, My operation is just one week away now (Subject to ICU beds being available). Then after two months recovery I will be back behind the camera out in the field. Best viewed large.

White Fuchsia: Still have a few left

Collard Dove: Cold and overcast sky this morning, the bird feeders have been quiet busy. I scattered a few peanuts inside this one and sure enough the Dove found a way in.

Our 17 year old Patio Acer tree, It has been in the same tub since we bought it at the Suffolk county show back in 2004.

from my bedroom window just to show I am still alive and kicking.

Oops ! another Electric Head.

New generation of "Electric heads" Had to pay for this myself but with the new bus timetables I could wait up to an hour for a bus. Trips to town or my GP is to much for me walking both ways and no bus service at all on Sundays. I am having my post Chemotherapy scan this Saturday and hopefully if the Chemotherapy has worked I could lose that NG line feed stuck up my nose.

4 old friends Mathew, Mark Ruth and John. ( Ruth is the small beech tree imbedded on the larger Beech far right. When this was farm land and I was passing by walking the dog, I always said good morning or goodnight to each one by name. When the field was sold for housing I thought they would be felled but here they are still flourishing. I will also own up to when nobody else was in the field walking their dog giving one of them a little hug !! I hope their new neighbours will fall in love with these trees as much as I did. Plus PIP.

shot through two sets of double glazing, not the most welcome user on the bird feeder. Spent yesterday moving the feeders to a higher position away from fences and shrubs. (Then I saw another rat strapping it's self to a drone) "Crafty beggars"

Still got a couple left.

Splish splash splosh.!! A little bit of pond maintenance required here... I have news on Chemotherapy. I am now able to take in liquids by mouth albeit in small amounts without rejection, that is more than I could do a few weeks ago.

Common garden caterpillar chomping it's way through a Nasturtium leaf, I think when emerged from the chrysalis phase it will be a large white butterfly. Lens 40-150 with a Hoya +3 magnification filter.

It's only a Sparrow for the HFF. HFF Everyone and a good weekend for you all.

Love Lies Bleeding ( Amaranthus Caudatus) Common name Tassel Flower. I like to grow these usually from last years seed, but this year they are not so good, thin and stringy. They remind me of Dreadlocks, so here is a reminder. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD3F7J2PeYU

From my back garden, Positive ID would be appreciated, I don't have any insect reference as such but nearest I get from the Internet search is a "Hornet Mimic". Large for better detail.

Same shot different lens: Taken in my Garden, wishing everybody a happy and nice weekend, stay safe and keep well. Yesterdays shot Panasonic 100-400mm, Todays shot Olympus 75-300mm.