Russell's Gate into Fields of Gold

Coombe Country Park, Coventry.

Do you have a special place that 

reminds you of someone or something special?  

This 'gate', which opens onto a golden field at Coombe Country Park, 

is one of those special places for my husband.
He calls it, 'Russell's Gate into Fields of Gold'.

Today is Russell's birthday.  

Weathered Fence

 Peter Hall Lane, Walsgrave on Sowe, Coventry
 (between Ansty and Brinklow) 

Hello all.  

This photograph was taken on a country lane not far from Coventry City Centre. 

Today we are all excited to see if England can beat Spain and win the 
UEFA European Championship 2024!

Take care all and have a good day!

As The Crow Flies

Coventry City Centre

View of Coventry City Centre from about 6 miles away (I'm guessing).  

Photo was taken from a spot on a hill just outside Wolston Village.  

Please note the two of three Spires shown here:   

Coventry Cathedral (left) & Holy Trinity Church (right).

Christchurch is out of view.

Country Road

 Outside the Village of Wolston, Warwickshire

Enjoy this view of a country road heading off to a local farm,
not far from the City of Coventry.

It's been a long time since I posted something here. 

All is well with us for the most part, and 

I'm hoping the same applies to all of you.  

Have a good day!

Harvested Wheatfield

 Near Wolston, Warwickshire
England

St Bartholomew's Church (and Benchmark)

 Binley, Coventry

Easter Sunday Afternoon

Follow this path to enter the church on your left.

Just to the right of the entrance (behind a camelia bush) level with the step

you will find a chiselled horizontal mark known as a survey benchmark and bolt.

This is an elevation reference point.  I love finding them.

Click on the link and you'll see a few more in and around Coventry HERE.

For more information about benchmarks, follow the link HERE.

And for more photos in and around St. Bartholomew's, follow the link HERE.

California Redwood

 Coombe Country Park

Coventry

These Sequoia trees are so big that I just couldn't fit them into the frame of my camera.

Click on the link HERE to learn more about this import from California, USA.

Frosty Morning

 Coombe Country Park

It was unexpectedly cold out this morning...-2c at 8am.  

Have a good day all!

My Favourite Tree (update)

 Coombe Country Park

The Oak tree I have been 

photographing for a number of years in a Tree Series.

Happy Valentine's Day to you all!

By the Dawn's Early Light

Coombe Abbey Hotel

Coombe Country Park

 Good morning all.  

This photo brings to mind a line from

my homeland anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Right Under Your Nose

 Somewhere in Coventry, England

Do you know the name of these beautiful flowers?

If you do, please let me know in the comments below.

This garden smells amazing!

Five of Seven

 Coombe Country Park

Photo taken just outside Coombe Abbey Hotel.

I could only get 5 of 7 cygnets into the frame.  

I don't think it will be long before these are big swans.

* * * * * 

I am a returning blogger and I promise that it won't be long

before I share photographs from in and around Coventry,

not just at Coombe Country Park (as beautiful and entertaining as it is).

Bear with :).

New Gate

Coombe Country Park

 There has been an addition to the

fencing near that Oak Tree (centre) I like to keep an eye on.

Here's the link to other photos in this Tree Series

Take Shelter

 Summer House

Coombe Country Park

This stone structure and beautiful space is sometimes used

by Coombe Abbey Hotel for

 outdoor weddings, weather permitting :).

Wheat Fields

 Ling Lane, Church Lawford

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Greetings!

It's been months since I posted anything.  Coventry is changing

significantly.  Whilst we still have a number of Covid-19 restrictions 

I really feel the urge to get out there and safely take some photos.

This one was taken at a little spot we like to stop and enjoy the views

looking over Warwickshire, England.

It is a bit of a dull day but this wheat field looks a pretty sage green.

Have a good day!

Merry Christmas 2020

   Wishing you all a happy and safe Christmas this year.

The Baptistry Window

Coventry Cathedral, England

Photograph taken in 2016.

The Oak Tree

 Coombe Country Park

A sweet relative of mine emailed recently asking for 

an update on how this beautiful oak tree was doing.

So this morning I went and had a look for myself. 

Thankfully, it is looking as good as ever, I would have to say.

Photos taken this morning after a nice long walk around the park.

Please take care and stay safe!

Part of Tree Series

This Morning

Coombe Country Park

The Butterfly Effect

Coventry Cathedral Ruins

What you see is a display of 1000 locally crafted

medal butterflies created for this display.

The Butterfly Effect is a fundraising event

on behalf of  The Myton Hospices.

Read more below.....

The display will be at The Coventry Cathedral until

2nd August, 2019.

Time Flies

Moon Landing - 50 Years Ago Today

Commemorative Apollo 11 Medal

made by Lombardo Mint, Canada

Fifty years ago today, I was home sick with the flu. 
So glad.  I was able to watch the whole moon landing on TV. 

How about you?

My dad was an avid coin collector.  This medal is from his collection and

was passed on to my husband, a Coventry kid.  He found a good place for it :).