Alton Water, Suffolk, England June 2012
Diane arriving at the Great East Swim, Alton Water, Suffolk
Women, hey? ;-) Diane sorting out her appearance
Bonkers!?
Hmmm, I was lovely, warm and dry taking this photo.
Hmmm, I was lovely, warm and dry taking this photo.
Diane celebrating her brilliant achievement
Some short videos of the day
Diane on the homeward stretch of her 2 mile swim
Diane at the end of the swim
Minsmere coastal path, with Sizewell power station in the distance
RSPB Minsmere in all its glory
Again, we went looking for Bittern, and again we didn't find them. Oh well, next time, maybe. I won't hold my breath though.
A female Marsh Harrier exquisitely riding the very strong breeze
The Suffolk Punch Trust - Hollesley, Suffolk
http://temp.suffolkpunchtrust.org/
Diane interacting with some Suffolk Punch horses
Suffolk Punches are an endangered breed of heavy horse, originally used for farming purposes back in the day before mechanisation. The mother of the foal, pictured here, is only 4 years old herself and is actually still relatively quite small. An older female horse in the colony we said hello to was at least 7ft tall and towered well above me at 6' 2''. They are a very gentle, inquisitive and noble breed though - especially the youngsters - as you can see from this picture. Fantastic horses, and I can understand why people are trying really hard to stop these almost forgotten contributors from disappearing off the planet for good.
http://temp.suffolkpunchtrust.org/
Suffolk Punches are an endangered breed of heavy horse, originally used for farming purposes back in the day before mechanisation. The mother of the foal, pictured here, is only 4 years old herself and is actually still relatively quite small. An older female horse in the colony we said hello to was at least 7ft tall and towered well above me at 6' 2''. They are a very gentle, inquisitive and noble breed though - especially the youngsters - as you can see from this picture. Fantastic horses, and I can understand why people are trying really hard to stop these almost forgotten contributors from disappearing off the planet for good.
An exquisite outcrop of Daisies
Due to the dodgy weather that weekend I think I find the blue sky almost as welcoming.
Due to the dodgy weather that weekend I think I find the blue sky almost as welcoming.
A closer view
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
The 3 wise dogs (or should that be lazy dogs?)
Aldeburgh beach
I put this photo up because (a) I like it, and (b) I think it's a perfect metaphor for the current state the UK finds herself in at the moment.
My favourite?
A Herring Gull observing its surroundings. There's actually some working fishing boats just off camera. Guess what direction?
The Scallop - well I like it
An art installation dedicated to the English composer Benjamin Britten
Diane in the zone
Aldeburgh, Suffolk
I put this photo up because (a) I like it, and (b) I think it's a perfect metaphor for the current state the UK finds herself in at the moment.
A Herring Gull observing its surroundings. There's actually some working fishing boats just off camera. Guess what direction?
An art installation dedicated to the English composer Benjamin Britten
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