Some Micro Photos

Just thought I'd post some micro photos that I've recently taken. 

 

   

   

 

A Day Out In Scotland

On a recent business trip to Scotland I manage to get a few hours to myself, so off I went with my camera for a walk around the Scottish highlands.

Here are a few of the photos from my Scottish trip.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                 

                                             

 

 

Two New Websites

Below are links to two new websites. One where you can buy my prints and the other is an on-line shop where you can buy all sorts of products with one of my photos on it. 

Hope you'll enjoy one or both of them. 

 

www.andrew-hawkes-photography.co.uk

 

www.zazzle.co.uk/andrewhawkesphotos

 

 

 

A Day At The London Wetland Centre

I spent the day at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes, South West London. The following was copied from their website.

"London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London and was recently voted the UK's Favourite Nature Reserve by the public in the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2012. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people.
We have created numerous different wildlife habitats such as lakes, pools and gardens that are home to birds, frogs and newts.
There are scrapes for wading birds to feed on, reed beds where up to seven bitterns make their home each winter and grazing marshes and wildflower meadows.
In the decade since the centre opened over 200 species of bird have been spotted, making it a bird watching paradise.
It is not just wildlife enthusiasts and keen bird watchers that enjoy the beauty of our nature reserve. It’s a wonderful place for a relaxing walk through the scenic paths that meander among the lakes and meadows. Or to simply sit on one of the benches dotted around reserve and watch the ducks, swans, dragonflies and water voles"

Chiswick House Gardens

Here are a few photos of the gardens at Chiswick House. If you're in the area take a walk around.

Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. A £12.1 million project has restored the gardens which were unveiled in June 2010.

Built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and to enthral his guests, the house continues to display many spectacular works of art and provides a stunning venue for entertaining.

The gardens at Chiswick are the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement and have inspired countless gardens including New York's Central Park.

Flowers 2

Here are a few more flowers.