Spring and Summer photos with my phone camera.
I spent a lovely day at The Vyne, which is a 16th century Tudor mansion that has been added to over the years by members of the Chute family. It is now owned by the National Trust and is situated in Sherbourne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL. It was built for Lord Sandys, Henry V111’s Lord Chamberlain. Various owners of the house have been obliged to take the name Chute in order to benefit from various wills throughout the centuries.
It has been quite a Spring and Summer so far.
Three species of deer visit daily. This is about 5am in the morning and the photo was taken through a window because they are very shy and take off quickly if spooked. We get Roe deer, Chinese Water deer and Muntjac deer visit.
The heron also flies in about the same time. He watched the pond silently and motionlessly for ages. Last time he sat there for two hours without moving. He then moves slowly forward, until he is inside the wooden barrier and then stands silently and motionlessly for another period of time. When he raises one foot and paws the ground I know he has spotted his prey (frog/toad/newt, or whatever), and is about to go in for the kill. I will spare you the details, but it is not a pretty sight.
A vixen and her three cubs have been frequent visitors and so has a British woodpecker. There are too many squirrels to count but they dash around like they are battery charged and the babies hop from tree to tree without ever seeming to judge the route. There are bats and too many species of birds to list here.
I hope you enjoyed my latest photos. Taking them and visiting the places featured always lifts my spirits. Take care, stay safe. Jane xx
All Photos (c) Jane Risdon 2021. All Rights Reserved.
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Beautiful photos, Jane. It looks like a lovely place.
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Thanks so much, Debra, it is gorgeous and so peaceful and inside the house, there are some fab things to see. My last visit was in 2019 and I took way too many indoor photos. I must look them out and share. Have a fab week, great to hear from you xx
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Beautiful photos, Jane.
Sending greetings from a small town in Germany 🙂
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Ah, thanks so much, and sending greetings from a small village in Berkshire. x
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Thank you for sharing your lovely summer photos! Your ducks are quite exotic.
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Liz, they are exotic, so lovely close up. The colours are stunning. glad you enjoyed the pics. Stay safe and well. xx
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You, too, Jane!
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Thanks xx
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What a delightful collection of photos. They are gorgeous!
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Jennie, we all need a little light relief now and again. I am so happy you liked them. Stay safe. xx
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Yes we do! Best to you, Jane.
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Thanks. you too. xx
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Beautiful work. My compliments. I have a great admiration for gifted photographers such as yourself. Cheers!
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Pamela, thanks. Coming from such a talented artist as yourself, I am flattered. I must admit that nature and the camera do the hard bit. I point and shoot. I have lots on the blog taken at various times. It keeps me sane xx
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Beautiful photographs, Jane!
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Becky, thanks so much. I try. These are all taken with my phone. Nature does the biggest part, a good camera helps. I point and click. xx I have lots of photos on here in various blogs.
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Lovely pictures.I like how you managed to get both a deer and a heron in the same frame.
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James, it was an amazing morning, first the Heron, then three species of deer, Roe, Muntjac and Chinese Water deer appeared but got spooked by a loud bang, the roe came back and the heron never moved. A vixen and her cubs turned up and the squirrels were doing their thing but I could not get a clear shot without opening a window and that does spook them so it was taken through the glass. The heron comes back now and again but not so often as in April/May. the deer are here daily along with the squirrels but as I said, spook easily. Thanks, I am happy you like them. x
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Wonderful photos Jane. It is such a lovely place, a long time ago I used to work there with a dear friend of mine. It holds a special place in my heart. It is so peaceful.
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Oh wow, really? How wonderful. I am glad I brought you happy memories. Have a wonderful week.
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What wonderful images, and a great area you are living, Jane! Thank you for sharing, and enjoy a beautiful week! Michael
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Michael, thanks. I do live in a beautiful part of the world and I really appreciate it. I am in what was once part of Windsor forest, where kings and queens hunted, not far from Windsor castle. Have a great week xx
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Thats wonderful, Jane! Thank you! Enjoy it! xx Michael
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I am sure he shall.
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You are so kind, thanks so much. I hope you have a wonderful week. x
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Gorgeous photos Jane xx
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Yvonne thanks, but it is nature and the camera. I just point and click. xx Have a fab week.
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Ah yes, but you still had to be there xx
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Of course. I am lucky to live near such lovely scenery.
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