It’s been a few weeks since I’ve managed to participate in Hugh’s weekly photo challenge, but the idea of something that makes me calm was very appealing. Apart from taking a picture of a glass of wine (husband’s suggestion, not mine) this place does the job just as well.
This is Virginia Waters in Berkshire, a beautiful place to walk at any time of year. We’ve spent many happy family days wandering this Royal Park and its beautiful gardens. There’s interest all year round, but I love this spring morning where the carpet of blossom lays so thick it looks like snow.
These photos were taken on 31 March 2015, which became a very special day because we stumbled upon this grass snake basking in the sunshine. I was so happy to capture the shot, before I’ve only managed a disappearing tail! I was lucky this snake must have been feeling sluggish after a recent meal.
Suzanne Rogerson Fantasy Author 
I’d join you in agreeing wholeheartedly about a glass of wine being calming, Suzanne. 😄
However, the photos of Virgina Waters are just as calming and I agree, it looks a delightful place for a walk.
Thank you for joining me for this week’s challenge.
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Wow, beautiful pictures. A grass snake! I’ve never seen one before.
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With two kids running around, it was certainly lucky to spot this lovely snake before it slithered away.
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These photos are just gorgeous, Suzanne – a very calming place indeed! Even the grass snake is calm 🙂
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Yes, that’s true, I hadn’t thought of it that way before, I was just so happy to capture the snake on camera.
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You were definitely lucky – snakes are quire shy, normally 🙂
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Especially with two kids running around.
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lovely photos.
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