Misty Morning

On my way to work this morning I stopped off at one of my favourite local spots. The Downs were shrouded in a heavy mist, one of the more constant weather features of living in the hills.

Few birds were about, but I did glimpse a lone yellowhammer.

And, through a gap in the hedge a couple of sheep…

The day brightened, but I didn't get a chance for more pictures until tonight.

The foxes were evasive, but I did glimpse a badger in the corner of the garden. Unfortunately it also glimpsed me and was gone before I could contemplate a photo. Maybe next time 😉
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Camera note: day shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. Pond shots were taken with the EF 100mm f/2.8L macro IS USM lens.

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This Post Has 12 Comments

  1. wellisteffi

    18 Feb 2011

    Because I felt no better,Words.
    Yesterday we had a lot of fog.
    If the sheep Barber made a mistake?
    The sheep are only half-shaved. :eyes:

  2. RobinL

    18 Feb 2011

    Words, nice shots! The sheep are certainly scruffy!

  3. anonymous

    18 Feb 2011

    Anonymous writes:

    Looovvve that top photo…. — Marilyn

  4. SittingFox

    18 Feb 2011

    I love the misty mornings. Visibility was very low here at dawn, and Khamsin was staring out into the mist, trying to work out where all the other dogs and walkers were!

    Nice shots of the amphibians! 🙂

  5. Words

    19 Feb 2011

    Steffi, I think the farmer does that deliberately. We're getting close to lambing season.

  6. Words

    19 Feb 2011

    Marilyn, thanks! The first shot is one of those spots that I've photographed in all sorts of weather over the years. Always the same shot, but always different depending on the time of year.

  7. Words

    19 Feb 2011

    Robin, I was making do with what I could get given the weather. The sheep are part of a small breeding flock.

  8. Words

    19 Feb 2011

    Adele, I'm not sure I love the misty mornings except on those days when the mist drops into the valley. Then it can be quite spectacular. Khamsin has certainly experienced a full range of weather in recent months!

  9. 7Wellis

    20 Feb 2011

    The penultimate picture is great. The frog is smiling because he has found a shelter.

  10. Words

    21 Feb 2011

    7Wellis, yes that frog does look happy!

  11. cakkleberrylane

    23 Feb 2011

    Very nice! My favorite is the sheep – quite an atmosphere!

  12. Words

    23 Feb 2011

    Lois, thanks!

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