October Light

Hello Lovelies,

Yesterday was one of those days that feels like a special gift. 

When it's the third week in October and we have had a rainy week, to get bright sunshine and clear blue skys all day long was such a wonderful surprise.

These pictures are taken at the park , where I took my three plus two friends .

As soon as we arrived I was thrilled by the gorgeous light and Autumn colour

The boys all ran off to play while I wandered along absorbing the atmosphere.........

It was warm, very warm for this time of year and the still air was crystal clear. I love it when you can see the moon in the daytime..........

I picked up a leaf and noticed how long my shadow was .....it was about 11.15 in the morning........

These leaves were huge , lots bigger than my hand, and so pretty illuminated by the low sun.......

The boys played happily with their friends and I was only needed to admire some monkey bar skills.......

I was amazed how quiet this park was considering it's half term here and the day was so perfect for getting a bit of fresh air .
There were a few other children about and this piece of "equipment" ...not sure that's what you call it...was very popular..........

Isn't it brilliant. I just love that it's made from huge hunks of warm sandstone. There are  lots of ledges children can clamber up.....and it looks so interesting....much nicer than some sculptures I've seen.

The war memorial is also sited here and behind it is a rather hidden memorial garden. So hidden I had never noticed it before. I love discovering new corners in places you think you know...........

I loved the dappled light and multicoloured trees........

everywhere I turned there was another picture..........

Again there was hardly anybody around......but plenty of squirrels busily burying nuts for winter........

I think this has to be my favourite picture of the day.........I just love the carpet of leaves..........

By now it was midday, but the sun never gets very high in October and the shadows were still long.........

A sunny day at this time of year is just perfect for photography . You don't need to get up early or stay out late to get that glorious soft light. I would happily have stayed longer but the boys were getting hungry so we headed home.

It was a beautiful day that made me very happy. 

When my friend came to pick up her boys later that afternoon she stayed for a chat and we got talking about our own childhoods. She said she couldn't remember much about the things she did, just hazy snippets.
I like to think my boys will have all the photos I take , both those I share here and those I don't,  as a good memory jogger.
And that these family time posts, scattered among all the crafty stuff, will  give them ( and me ) another link to their childhood.
Thank you for reading and all your lovely comments. I hope you have a happy weekend.
Jacquie x