I was very happy that the timing of our trip to the Pyrenees coincided with the flowering of the Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) again. It had been in flower for 5 days and flowers for around 15 days. It brings me such joy to see this wonderful orchid. @WildOrchids
Many large yellow slipper type flowers with 4 deep wine colour petals, one from the top, one from the bottom and one on each side. The two on the sides have a twist in them. The leaves to these orchids are green. All the vegetation around is green.
Two cats sleeping.
We are back hiking in the Pyrenees mountains and enjoying the company of the fun Marmots.
Black and white husky with pale blue eyes looking quite proud of himself with green slime across his muzzle.
A white dog standing with her back to the photographer looking like she is taking in the view. Lower down beside a tree is a black and white dog standing in tall green grass. The view is looking down towards a reservoir and the Mediterranean sea through the mountains.
Two dogs, one white, one black and white stood on a mountainside among short green bushes. The mountains to the side of them have a line of light grey clouds over them and beyond that a very moody sky.
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum (Slenderleaf iceplant)
Limonium lobatum (Winged sea-lavender)
Cistanche phelypaea subsp. lutea
Cynomorium coccineum (Desert thumb)
The very unique looking northern bald ibis. One bird is sat on a nest of twigs with a small piece of greenery showing, which the other bird stood on the edge of the nest site brought. The birds are large black looking, feathers are quite iridescent in sunlight. They have spiky crazy feathers surround the back of their heads. A bald face with a long pink beak. The nest sites are on a sandy coloured cliff ledge.
A photo showing a black and white husky standing on a green grass terrace surrounded by wildflowers and some olive trees. The dog is looking down the terrace towards a white dog and a human who are walking was from him. A cloudy light blue sky and mountains in the distance. The photo has a white boarded frame around it.
A picture showing a rainbow arching through a lightly clouded sky over a Spanish village set on a hillside with many green trees.
A common Kestrel just taken off from the top of a metal pylon. She has her wings raised. Her underneath body and wings are light beige with black dots and strips. Her tail is striped black with black edging. She has yellow legs.
Two dogs, one white and one black and white, ears alert and mouths open making them look like happy faces. Stood on the edge of an olive tree terrace with small white flowers.
A hillside with pine trees slanting middle left to bottom right. Behind is the blue Mediterranean sea and behind that in the haze are the Riff mountains in Morocco, Africa
The blue Mediterranean sea and behind that coming out of the haze are the Riff mountains in Morocco, Africa. You can see snow on one of the mountains.
A hillside slanting down just below centre right to middle bottom. On the sunlit Mediterranean sea are two ships and behind that coming out of the haze towards the right are the Riff mountains in Morocco, Africa.
Part of a bright rainbow coming down behind a tree covered hill.
A group siesta of dogs and a cat laying in various sections of shade, except one dog who is sunbathing. They are all laying on the ground. Palm and Olive trees behind them. A pruned grapevine is in the shot top of the shot right to left.
A black and white husky dog with light blue eyes sticking his tongue out. He is stood in a concrete acequia channel in a water catchment having a splash.
Two flowers start to unfurl on a Giant Orchid. The flowers are white with pink tinged edges ans pink dots in the white. Shiny green leaves. Many buds still to open. The orchid is standing among grass and other orchid rosettes.
Two dogs with their backs to the camera. One black and white and one white stood on an ancient rocky muddy mule track, a ruin with almond and olive trees around it and the mule track curving in front. Through the cloud you can just make out the village below.
A spikey mountain plant showing above the snow. Wind blowing snow over the ridge showering the image with sparkly snow flakes. The sky is a winter light blue with snow sparkles.
A bee heavily laden with yellow pollen on her legs resting on an almond flower before flying back to the hive. The almond flower has white petals with pink smudge in the centre.
A black and white husky laying on a sofa, head between his paws. He has light blue eyes.
A close up picture of an Andean Condor flying below the photographer as she was coming into land on the cliff. The bird is mostly black, but has a white ruff on her neck and white bands of feather towards the back of the wings. A bald greyish head and beak and red eye.
A movie poster showing the smiling face of woman surrounded by children on a bus
A black and white husky fast asleep laying on a light blue bed. Its not often I can sneak up on him to snap a picture of him sleeping.
Picture showing a Spanish village, disappearing in smoke, surrounded by hillsides with green trees in the foreground. Grey cloudy sky.
A picture showing two dogs, one white and the other black and white, stood near a wooden cross over looking the town Lanjaron.
A light green insect nymph in the centre of an orange petaled flower.
An underside shot of an Andean Condor flying very close overhead. Big black body and wings, white collar, dangling legs.
Southern Lapwing landing. Wings outstretched to land. White under wings with black edges. Pink spurs showing well on the upper edge of the wings.
Rufus Tailed Plantcutter flying past the photographer. The bird was actually in a territorial dispute with another male. This one would land and was quickly chased off by another.
I spent ages trying to capture this Patagonian Sierra Finch. It landed in a tree close by. It was rarely still and with the infamous Patagonian wind blowing strong it was hiding out. Just briefly it came to my side of the branch and momentarily hung upside down!
An Austral Thrush. A family were singing, feeding, and taking shelter from the wind in a small beech woodland. The one gave this curious pose!
An Andean Condor rest on a rock ledge. Right to centre left is a rock with various lichens on it. The bird is resting just beyond with a grey background. The bird is looking side on at the photographer. The bird is a very big black bird with white wings. A grey bold head and a red eye.
Gold balloons in the number of 90 beside a lit up sign saying love
Family photo
A black and white husky dog laying on his side in the sun. There is a blue dog paddling pool beside him.
An Ibex walking along a thin line on a cliff face. The Ibex blends perfectly into it's surroundings.
A close up shot of a Griffon vulture. The picture shows the detail of the feathers which are various shades of brown. You can just see the off white head, eye and beak of the bird.
A picture showing a lot of Griffon vultures on the ground, all the heads are up and most are looking towards the photographer. They are waiting at a feeding station in the hope some food will be delivered, which wasn't while we were there, it's not a daily occurrence but it seems the vultures would like to disagree.
Two dogs, one black and white and one white, standing in front of a bamboo cave that leads to a small fuente.
Three wild horses stood in line. The first horse is dark brown with a black mane and tail. The second horse is the same colour. The third, a foal, is dark gray with a white blaze down it's face. They are stood among rocks and low vegetation.
A shot of a Griffon vulture flying below the photographer. Below the bird are blurred green trees and shrubs. The bird is very large and shades of brown, from light to dark. It has long broad wings with long fingers, a short tail and a small head. The head on this bird is actually red as it has just returned from eating.