Summer flowers

It's been another grey day and plans to get out and take some new pictures didn't quite work out so I decided to post a few summery pictures again.  

These were taken in July at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens.  I had a really nice day there and although I have posted pictures from there already these different views show off different aspects of the place.  Two of the pictures were taken in the water gardens and the other is outside of Fountains Hall which has a lovely display of English Lavender.

Tomorrow's picture will also be from Fountains Hall but with a very different theme.  For today enjoy these summer views...

Fountains Abbey

This year I have been lucky enough to visit Fountains Abbey a couple of times, it is a World Heritage site and definitely deserves that classification. 

On my first visit I had a wonderful time but didn't have the opportunity to take many pictures so I put that right today.  Below is a small selection of the better shots which I think show what a terrific place it is.

Taking photos at such a popular spot is quite challenging trying to get the right shot without lots of people in the frame.  A lot of patience is required and sometimes I struggle.  

It was really nice at one point today when a couple of fellow visitors stopped to watch and chat as I tried to get one particular picture right.  They asked if I published any of my pictures and when I told them about my new blog they asked for my card, perhaps I will have to get some printed.  

Anyway I hope you enjoy the pictures I have selected for today...

Canon 6D Canon 24 -105 f4 @32mm, f9 ISO100

Canon 6D  24 - 105 @ 80mm f14 ISO12,800

Canon 6D 24 - 105 f4 @ 24mm f7.1 ISO100

Canon 6D 24 - 105 f4 @ 28mm f7.1 ISO100

Canon 6D Canon 70 - 300 f5 @235mm f5 ISO 100

Canon 6D 70-300 f5  @ 300mm f16 ISO 100

Canon 6D 24-105 f4 @ 55mm f9 ISO 100

Canon 6D 24 - 105 f4 @ 49mm f9 ISO 100

Canon 6D 24 - 105 f4 @ 32mm f9 ISO 100