LAte season flowers are out, lots of astors in folks' gardens, and i that Grange Road field, a lot of some species or other that came in both yellow and white flavours. I kept going on, scaring up little birds that just became dark brown shapes in the fading light, before emerging from the fields in Hawton, and a lovely encounter with a barn owl as it flew low over the field next to the River Devon where it flows through the village.
Came back into town through Sconce Park, which was full of people out dog walking into the darkness. Being a runner I am always wary of off the lead dogs, as there are many local twerps who insist their darling staffy should be allowed to be off the lead everywhere, but luckily these were all good dogs.
I ran along the river, enjoying the lights reflecting on the water as always, but also seeing bats flitting about underneath the bridge! Late in the year for them, but if the nights aren't too cold, well, they will be about apparently.
I'd forgotten the joy of a twilight run.
Si
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Nice photographs Si - they suggest that it is going to get dark in the not too distant future.
ReplyDeleteThe very near future! About 10 minutes!
ReplyDeleteLovely day turning into night, love the canal, precious.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos here Si, I love that shot of the horse in the field eating their hay. It's nice to go out at that moment before dusk really sets in, as the world is just winding down for the evening. - Tasha
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos! :)
ReplyDeleteDifferent kind of energy in the gloaming. Glad your running is picking up again :o)
ReplyDeletehank you everyone, water looks lovely as the light fails!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments on my posts recently Si! The crows are in ASDA if you want some. :D - Tasha
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've used the light,I must try and get out more.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
John.