The statue on top is called the Angel of peace, Just as we were approaching it, the Household Cavelry rode through on the way to Buckingham palace.

PDAZ those are all stunning pictures, and that bird is gorgeous.


Aragon National Park - Spain

That's Poor Man's Orchid, Lilyali. Isn't it lovely?

part of a colourful wall frieze, in a children's playground.

Here's one end of my local shopping centre from 1965-93 in Hampstead Garden Suburb, which is also the A1 from London to Edinburgh since it was built to replace the old one a couple of miles east of it.

You really just never know what you might see when you go for an afternoon walk...

That picture cracked me up SLiz. Here's a place in even more disrepair.

Lol! You find the most interesting things on your walks

This is what appears to be a little putting green. It was located on a rock jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at Pebble Beach. It's not one of the main golf courses there, but I didn't see any signs to explain it. Anyhow, there was a narrow path along a bit of a cliff that led to it -- kind of weird!

Another London shot of The Houses of Parlaiment, this time no boats on the water

Sorry for not being so active lately. Bit busy around here!

Here is some more galahs drinking from a trough.

As always, terrific snapshots, folks ! My contribution isn't terribly panoramic and/or original today, but it's kinda relevant . Without a bit o' warning (or good sense slash planning) I ended up with a *roommate* this week! He was a rescue that, after a stop or three, found his way to my door. He's so happy to have a place to 'take over', too - a very grateful lad, I'm thinking. He spent the morning selecting which bed he likes best [I think he found it, too] and rearranging the lounge chair to his liking. Typical cat. His name is Middlemarch (and, yes, I know that's a very odd name ... but there's a mostly sensible reason for it, I promise). It's no wonder the cats in my life have been so especially neurotic -- considering the monikers I saddle them with ...

A handsome companion, for sure. Congratulations, Dave.

He is great . Why do you need a sensible reason for naming him Middlemarch?That it's a great name is fine!

haha, nice one, Gats!

Middlemarch is gorgeous! He looks well content, too

Lovely cat Gats, I must ask my neighbours if any of them are going away so I can have another visitor for a while.

This is exactly why Hampstead Garden Suburb was given its name, this is just round the corner from where I lived there.

Aww, Middlemarch is adorable!

This magnificent fellow was swooping around us the whole time we were visting with my Mum by the bay this afternoon. There was a large dead fish floating in the water, and we think this is what had caught his attention.

Congratulations on Middlemarch adopting you, Gats! He looks right at home. Szabs, that water looks so unbelievably green! Is there copper in the bed? Professer, I like the shot of the Houses of Parliament. Spanishliz, what can I say about the toilet? lol. Copago, the galahs are gorgeous, what a beautiful flash of colour. Satguru, always nice to see an English garden.

All in all, another interesting round of photos, thanks everyone. I will get back to posting soon. I've been under the weather, and should be back on my feet soon, hopefully.

He's adorable, Gatsby!

Here's another pic of the Pacific Ocean from Carmel Highlands

Allow me to join in on the admiration for Middlemarch! How are you adapting to having a new owner, Gatsby?

The statue of Bodecia or Boudica depends how you call her.

A wise cat that Middlemarch! He knew exactly which house to pick. He is lovely Gats and I hope you have many, many years together with your new roomie.

Awww Gats Middlemarch is absolutely adorable, he looks so content too - I am sure that both of you will settle in quite well together.

Ironbridge Gorge , Shropshire.

A train passing through Wimbledon

You'd never guess from that lovely picture of England's green and pleasant land which lilyalli posted, that Ironbridge is where the Industrial Revolution started, with smelting all along the river. The world's first steam locomotive was built there too ... a predecessor to satguru's train.

The US Embassy building from the tour bus

Here is the Iron Bridge, over the River Severn - built in 1779 and the world's first cast iron bridge.