I consider myself very fortunate to live close to the Dee Estuary and marshes, a prime birdwatching area and a lovely place to walk. The marshes were created when the river Dee began silting up along this stretch some time in the 17th century. Before then, Parkgate a wee bit further along the marshes was a busy port.Occasionally we get high tides during which the river floods part of the marshes. April 7th was the biggest tide of the year so armed with my camera and accompanied by my son Paul and the love of his life, Skippy, seen in the last picture, we set off to photograph this great event. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations but fortunately, on the way back home, we were admiring the view across the fields looking down towards the marshes and I realised that it was just what I needed for a Sky Watch contribution. Now, I know that strictly speaking, Skippy doesn't qualify as a sky watch picture but I couldn't resist including her cos I think she's gorgeous!
If any doggy lovers out there would like to see the other canine member of our family click on my other blog, My Life. Please,pretty please!
29 comments:
Impressive skies & interest post too.
And as for Skippy, you can post his photo anytime.
Pats & pets to him from Blue the dog lover.
Have a good w/e!
It must be very nice to walk there ! and Skippy certainly enjoyed the walk !
That surely is a nice place to see and take a walk.
Your photos are just like an invitation to visit.
Impressive sky also.
Liked them.
I really like your photographs. And I like the beautiful dog portrait. Nice work.
Abraham Lincoln in Brookville, Ohio.
I agree Skippy is a stunner and is very welcome to show up in Sky Watch anytime..
I have heard much of this area but never ventured there, it certainly is my kind of place.
These pictures and how you took them are so perfect for what Sky Watch is all about... fun and friendly with the added bonus of great views from around the world and of course this week we welcome Skippy into the fold to... he could be this weeks mascot. hows that.
Tom
That does look like a nice place to walk.
You are very fortunate to live close to the Dee Estuary. Great photos!
Skippy is beautiful too :)
That does look like a very nice place to walk. Good post.
Wonderful sky photos and I love your dog. I love all dogs.
I really do like these...I want to step into them and go for a walk.
All beautiful images, excellent.
Pleasant atmosphere in you Sky Watch photos. :)
I think that Skippy deserved a place here. :)
A cutie.
Cute storyline. I'm glad you included Skippy.
love the photos. skippy is so cute
Interesting Sky Watch-post,great photos,and because I love dogs,I expesially liket the last photo!
The clouds are stunning.
Very nice pictures Angie! I would love to visit there and take Skippy with me and visit with you also!
Amazing skies with marvellous figures in the clouds, cute but appears wild the dog!
Love the clouds in that second photo! This is a great post!
As far as Skippy - you should really join my new Sunday meme! It's all about animal photos. I gave information about it on my Sky Watch posts this week. We'd love to have you!
Angie: What a beautiful place to capture the sky. It loked like it turned from threatning to clearing during your walk.
Cute picture of Skippy.
The sky was not to play
ictures wonderful, great shot, spectacular series.
Denise BC
Wonderful pictures of your marsh area and the sky. I love to walk and watch birds as well.
Your dog is cute...please pat him for me.
-Cheers.
Beautiful countryside also a cute Skippy.
Really you live in a gorgeous place! Love your dog, he looks adorable!
Nice shot!
Neston?? Is that also a place? I live at a place outside Bergen (Norway) called Nesttun:)
Petunia's SWF
I love to hear about the natural history of an area. Thank you. It looks like a great place for bird watching, walking, and dog running.
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Thank you for your nice comment at my dog Lucky's birthday:) That was lovely:)
Have a nice day:)
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