Young and Old

Arranged to go out with a pal to try to take some photos today. Just before he arrived, I noticed that the beech tree had decided it was warm enough to try putting out some leaves. This was the start of a theme, although I didn't realise it.

Found other leaves opening with nice shapes

Then off to Macbiehill to look at some mine workings with an old lime kiln. Turned out that the the remains weren't that photogenic.  At the lime kiln, Dave was persuaded to give the stone some interest but his heart wasn't in it. If only I'd had my other photography pal - she's a much better poser and much better looking. However, she was probably in Inverness orWick or Timbuktu.

 Hidden nearby was a bit of a rubbish dump.

Poking around the limestone rocks produced a few bit and pieces to click at.

 

The tree growing out of the limestone qualifies as young - compared to the stone.

Had to include this one as it fits the theme and has our beech tree in the background.

Finally some more local flora

Didn't have time to pedal anywhere for happiness.