The 4 seasons. A Photo documentary of the UK through the seasons.

[Bluepete]

Rather than clog up the Photo a Day thread, I thought I'd put these pics in a new place.

I thought we could all do with pointing our cameras at our world in such a way that the seasons are recorded as they change across the UK.

Spring is well and truly here, and as a harbinger of new life, it's as good a place to start a thread as any.

So, the idea is, you go out, photograph your world as often as you please, however you see it changing. Be it nature, people, ladies dressing less, or wrapping up as winter approaches, middle aged men in shorts, the emergence of the first scarves, or places changing as the seasons pass. Nature will feature strongly, or not, depending on your metier!

My "vision" is of a thread that documents the UK for the next twelve months. It should be locked on the 4th May 2016. The title of the thread can be changed as each season arrives (nudge nudge mod Richie)


Here's my first contribution, please feel free to contribute, critique, chat and ask questions all over this thread.


9 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

8 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

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Pete

[shiftin_gear98]

Like button pressed - great idea.

[garynortheast]

Great pictures Pete. They make me feel all, well, springlike!

[Spiderman]

Couple of exceptionally good ones there Pete!!

[Sir Trev]

I was trying to avoid weeding the borders so wandered about the estate here at Trev Towers snapping the spring flowers instead. Trouble is I then had less time to finish the weeding to get it all done so I can have the day to myself/the bike tomorrow...


The blossom on the ornamental cherry is just going over - we had quite a downpour last night and it's showing the damage.
Cherry Blossom by Trevor Laight, on Flickr


The Dicentra is showing us very clearly why it's common name is Bleeding Heart.
Bleeding Heart by Trevor Laight, on Flickr


The apple trees are showing a healthy load of blossom this year. Let's hope we don't have a late frost like last year that killed off every fruit bud!
Apple Blossom by Trevor Laight, on Flickr


And the Lilac is finally coming out. This is usually one of the first blousy shrubs to show it's colours but I don't think it liked the really dry/warm weather we had over Easter.
Lilac by Trevor Laight, on Flickr


More from later in the year as the seasons change.

[Bluepete]

Cheers Trev for joining in, the dicentra is superb!

My apple is in full bloom, more than I can remember, Here's hoping for a good crop. Mine are being made into cider this year.

Our wisteria will be in full bloom soon, fingers crossed for some sunshine to show it off.

Pete

Nice shots Sir Trev.
Can't beat a good wisteria Peter. Get some pics!

[Trev B]

Sir Trev..as soon as I saw the lilac I could smell it,used to have 2 in the garden,loverly pics!!!

[Bluepete]

Phone photo alert!

2015-05-11_10-58-51 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

2015-05-11_10-57-06 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

2015-05-11_11-00-32 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

2015-05-11_11-01-41 by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

All from my weekend in Herefordshire.

[Bluepete]

This mornings walk with Poppy.

Buttercup by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Cowslip by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Dunno what these are by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Fern by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Wisteria by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Ubiquitous Poppy shot!

Poppy by valandpetephillips, on Flickr

Pete