Friday, 9 May 2014

Rugby and Alliums

 On the one hand taking a photograph everyday is a nice little bit of time out to focus (more puns) and do something creative on the other sometimes the day goes on longer than you expected and it can be hard to find time when the sun is still up. 

However, I do have two new images. The first is from the Clifton vs Dings Crusaders Rugby match that took place at the Memorial Grounds which is quite close to where I live in Bristol. My dad used to captain Clifton in the early 80's so there's pride and nostalgia involved. I went with my dad and my boyfriend and I'm pleased to say 'we' won, 
21-16, although I'm pretty sure the team could have done it without me. This photo is by phone, of the team wrap up/encouraging end of match chat. The lavender of the shirts isn't quite coming across but i assure you it's delightful.


Clifton Rugby Club Post Win 8/5/14

Staying on the theme of purple, today has been a little blustery cold but I went outside briefly and this purple Allium caught my eyes. Alliums have always struck me as being one of the stronger plants, the stalk looks flimsy but they just go with the wind and refuse to snap. That may have been a bit whimsical but lo, a giant flower picture.


Purple Allium

I am enjoying the lower apertures. This is at 5.6 so the Allium itself is all there but the whole background has been thrown into blurry green obscurity. Nothing to deter from all that purple.

I'm very much hoping for some May sunshine soon so I can get more photos of beetles bugs and butterflies. Spring is a good time for creatures. Until tomorrow



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