I set off in search of some autumn colour at the weekend and was slightly disappointed on two counts. Firstly, the trees here are generally not yet showing a great deal of colour - certainly not in comparison with some other countries, as seen on various blogs. Secondly, what looked like a promising day - bright sunshine when I left Saltaire - clouded over and became quite dull. Undaunted, I had an enjoyable walk up on the moors above Ilkley, past the famous Cow and Calf rocks... of which, more later.
My photo shows Ilkley Tarn, a pretty little lake just above the town. It's man-made, I think, probably intended as a destination for Victorian ladies visiting the spa to take a gentle walk round. I can just imagine them in their crinolines. I don't know how I've managed to miss it in all the trips I've made to Ilkley, but this is the first time I've seen it. It makes a very pleasant stroll and I shall definitely go there again. And next time I'll take some bread for the ducks, as they all swam over to inspect me and seemed very insulted that I was empty-handed!
Feeding the ducks! a thing I love to do, I think it brings us back to childhood for a while.. Even under grey skies, the place is inviting and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks a pretty walk even in bad weather.
ReplyDeleteGreat scenery and photograph, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in that photo. :)
Hope you have a good week ahead!
B xx
That is a pretty picture! We don't have much fall color here yet either.
ReplyDeleteLovely place. Our trees aren't turning yet either. Well, the few trees we have that actually aren't native to the desert.
ReplyDeleteI went on a quest to find fall colors yesterday and was disappointed. It's been so dry in Central Ohio, that most of the leaves were a dingy gray-brown.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog!
Oh to be in Yorkshire.... even when it rains!
ReplyDeleteHello, so glad to have found your blog - I've really enjoyed reading back and looking at your photos of Saltaire - it has been some years since I visited but found it very interesting even though it rained all the while we were there:) I'll be back to visit you again.
ReplyDeleteLovely tapestry of greens and golds!
ReplyDeleteMy dear, this is very beautiful with the greens showing off the golden tones, it's always nice to get some early shots before the leaves are half blown off! ~Lili
ReplyDeleteThe weather disappointed you, but you did not disappoint your readers. Lovely shot. I'd love to walk here and see the ducks.
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