15th September

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"Papilio Atalanta [Red Admiral] abounds." Gilbert White, 1772 (Hampshire)

"Gathered many of the baking pears to disburthen the boughs, and keep them from breaking." Gilbert White, 1788 (Hampshire)

"Observed the great half moon setting behind the mountain ridge, and watched the shapes its various segments presented as it slowly sunk - first, the foot of a boot, all but the heel - then, a little pyramid - then a star of the first magnitude, indeed it was not distinguishable from the Evening Star at its largest - then rapidly a smaller, a small, a very small star - and as it diminished in size, so it grew paler in tint - and now where is it? Unseen; but a little fleecy cloud hangs above the mountain ridge, and is rich - with an amber light." S.T. Coleridge, 1801 (Cumberland)


High-blown cirrostratus clouds to start the day, but they were soon overtaken by sheets of grey that passed quickly on the winds. It was just starting to rain as I walked home, and the wind freshly blowing, and now it sounds like gusts outside the house, and I'm all cosy inside... lovely! Byslantedlight, 2009 (Cambs.)

Comments

[mav-fan.livejournal.com]

In consideration of your inbox, I'm just going to comment on this one entry. I've gone back and caught up on the days I've missed. As usual your sky photos are magnificent, especially the night ones, well done. The air show looked like fun and your London photos were great, I love to see that kind of thing, especially since I doubt I'll ever see it in person. Loved the farm implement photo as well!!
Keep up the good work!