One of the wonderful things about country life is the peace that can be found simply looking out a window. I must say the view from my kitchen window is absolutely wonderful and calming. It may not include the British countryside but to me it’s one of the next best. Here is a glimpse of … More The View From My Kitchen | SD&G Photographer

My English rose bush over wintering in my studio is full of wonderful surprises. Two new buds have appeared and one has opened. Another opportunity for some free lensing fun!                        

Sometimes I  like to challenge myself to try something new. Although I have used this method of photography before, I have never actually managed to capture a snowflake like this. I will admit I would love a macro lens but will not spend the money on one as it hasn’t much practical use for me … More Snowflake | SD&G Photographer

There is something to be said for the beauty of an ice covered winter wonderland. The sparkle and the shimmer of the sun on the coated trees and hedgerows is simply breath taking, an one doesn’t have to venture out too far to enjoy it, so  much the better.             … More Ice, Oh How it Sparkles | SD&G Photographer

This year we decided on a really tree for Christmas. Just outside our tiny village and only five minutes from our house is a family run tree farm. So on the first weekend in December we when out in search of our tree. I must say we found a great tree and will be returning there next year … More O’ Christmas Tree | SD&G Photographer

What better way to spend a sunny Sunday than being out and about with camera in hand? That, of course is a rhetorical question.  I spent this last Sunday at a man made eco park. When I was a child in use to be the local tobogganing spot. Now it is a nature refuge in … More A Trickling Brook | SD&G Photographer

I have watched our hedgerows change over the last few months. They have gone from overgrown greens teeming with many mysteries, to golden stalks. Some mornings touched with frost, and other mornings not. we have so far had  extended summer weather, and a gorgeous fall. I couldn’t help myself this past weekend what with the sun shinning as it … More Late Autumn Along The Hedgerows | SD&G Photographer

I adore exploring. Whether it’s a new country, or a new park, or simply taking a different road to get to the closest town that has a grocer.  What never ceases to amaze me is that I can drive down a road several, if not a hundred or a thousand times, and still find something new. The … More Country Roads & Sunsets | SD&G Photographer

The other morning while working away in my studio a few thousand geese flew over. Snow geese! They were stunning to watch. Lit from the underside by the early morning sun that was still low in the sky and flying in a clear sky in a most wonderful shade of deep azure blue.      

In my post about our plans for an English garden I mentioned the rose bush we bought too late to plant this fall is over wintering in my studio. I also mentioned it had a bud about to bloom. And bloom it did! It was a few days in opening fully and it’s soft aroma and … More Our Overwintering Rose | SD&G Photographer