At last, the fresh greens of the forest as the canopy returns.

A stroll along the lake shore this morning.

The sky was a little overcast at Brantwood this morning, but the huge rhododendrons were magnificent!

This gate latch allows access to the upper garden at Brantwood. It’s a thing of beauty in its own right and always makes me think of the hands that have touched this ironwork over many years.

A gorgeous morning on Esthwaite Lake. Early morning mist that soon disappeared when the sun came up, leaving clear blue skies.

A sublime early morning, drifting quietly around Esthwaite Lake.

Enjoying the morning in our Coniston garden.

A beautiful spring morning for a walk through the woods around Coniston (more pics in comments).

Wonderful stuff at the RSC 😊

Wild flowers growing in the Roman remains at Chedworth.

Just some of the incredible mosaics at Chedworth Roman Villa.

Peony, gentian and tulips at Hidcote Manor Gardens. A beautiful sight.

A beautiful morning at Hidcote Manor Gardens.

Old Doors in Chipping Campden.

Stratford Upon Avon, why else would you come here? Just for Wil of course 😊

The Press knew. They laughed. The Tories knew. They didn’t care. All I see now is hypocrisy.

Which way to go? If in doubt, always choose left 😊 #fingerpostfriday

A very enjoyable walk from Wray Castle, along the western shores of Windermere this morning, before the return of the rain.

Low Yewdale, Coniston this morning 😊

Coppermines Valley, just a short walk out of Coniston village and it feels like you are in the mountains.

This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥 Footage from @margaret_nagle on Threads.

A nice walk up to the Coppermines Valley, Coniston and the remains of its industrial past. A cold breeze, but some sunshine this afternoon 😊

This finger post looks very friendly, but never trust a finger post if it’s not fixed in the ground. This lovely sign to Tarn Hows, leaning innocently on a tree trunk,is actually pointing the wrong way 😂 #fingerpostfriday

A magnificent walk up through the woods to Tarn Hows this morning. Only birdsong and the gentle music of a stream as accompanyment.

Four views of Tarn Hows looking resplendent in the sunshine this morning 😊

Sometimes the signs don’t reach the wider audience 🤔

A few bluebells out in the woods around Coniston, but a couple of weeks before the woodland floor will be carpeted in blue.

Another batch of my limited edition prints ready for despatch 😊

Two photos from the summer of 2016. Brantwood put on an outdoor theatre performance every summer, it looks like a good turnout, but I can’t remember what the play was 🤔

Usually gracing Coniston Water by now, but unfortunately missing this Easter due to mechanical issues. Back soon I hope SY Gondola.

The harbour at Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston Water.

There is something exciting about printing my images. All my prints are available as limited editions, either direct from me or from Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery on Lake rd Coniston, which is where I am taking this little batch 😊

A friendly swan at Leighton Moss this morning. Well I think friendly, I didn’t test it by getting too close 😊

Watching a cormorants At RSPB Leighton Moss this morning.

Brantwood gardens are being transformed at the moment and the spring flowers are coming through in abundance. See more in comments.

Brantwood has a magnificent Display of daffodils this year 😊 @ruskinsociety.bsky.social

A bit of a preraphaelite moment at Tarn Hows. Just couldn’t find Ophelia to set it off nicely 😊

Is it Friday yet? Near enough I reckon. A signpost at Glenridding from a walk up to Lanty’s Tarn earlier in the week. @fingerpostfriday

Booths supermarket in Keswick. Do they know something we don’t? Is there going to be a banana bonanza? 😂

Fabulous, warm, spring sunshine on the shores of Derwentwater this morning 😊

Looking over Derwentwater from Surprise Vier this morning.

I know it’s been done to death, but when you are at Ashness Bridge, you’ve got to take that photograp.😊

Sunset over Blencathra this evening.

More from this mornings trip to Haweswater. It looks like there is plenty of water in store for Manchester 😊

A fab morning at Haweswater, even if the the wind did make it difficult to stand up 😂

A morning walk from Glenridding to Lanty’s Tarn and back via the Grisedale Valley and Patterdale, before the rain came (well almost).

A visit to Castlerigg stone circle near Keswick yesterday afternoon. What a fabulous setting.

A wintery view of Blencathra this afternoon. It could be a bit slippery on Sharp Edge.

Spain has kicked Israel's ambassador out. Another win for the brilliant Spain. Keep on winning.