Seaside Photo Day 14
Today’s advent calendar photo is my favourite local seaside town, Exmouth in Devon. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!
Nature
Abstract Winter Scene Exeter Quay
December 12th advent calendar is an abstract winter scene of a chilly Exeter Quay. I enjoy playing around with photo editing software and this is one of those creations!
Snow Painting – 11th December
Today’s advent calendar picture features a snow painting. We don’t often have snow in Southern England but of course it is frequently depicted in Christmas scenes. That is down to the Victorians it seems, as they were in a mini ice age. I found this interesting article that explains more about the tradition.
Giraffes for the 9th December
Today’s advent calendar photo is of the wonderful giraffes. Look closely and you can see the baby giraffe by the trees, born at Paignton zoo. Giraffes are very popular in my shop, you can purchase them here and on zazzle uk, zazzle.com products. Alternatively click here for some funny blue abstract giraffe!
Goodbye Autumn!
Today’s advent calendar photo for December 8th is a farewell, goodbye to Autumn, hello winter! Having had some cold nights and high winds there isn’t much Autumn colour left in the garden. This Hydrangea looks great though. December 8th
Spot the Animal – December 6th photo
Today’s advent calendar photo is spot the animal! December 6th photo – spot the animal! Hope you found the lizard and you have a great day.
An Apple a day! 5th December Photo
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This lone apple is clinging on for today’s advent calendar photo! I do love apples, so tend to eat one every day and the best thing about this time of year is that there are plenty of locally grown ones available. December 5th
Advent Calendar Day 4
The mighty elephant is today’s Advent calendar photo. Advent Calendar December 4th Sadly they are endangered species, with elephants still being killed every day. This photograph was taken at Paignton zoo where conservation of animals is now their primary concern. If you’d like to help elephants survive the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation also does great …
Advent calendar 2nd December
Two giant tortoises for the 2nd December. I fed the tortoises at Paignton zoo, at one of their experience days. It was a present from a friend and we had a great time.
Robin Bird, saying hello!
As regular readers will know I’m excited that I now get birds frequently visiting my garden. Read this post to see how I managed it. This little robin bird is a new visitor and he seems to have taken to the robin solar light! I’m pleased that the glass paint makeover I did on the …