Knaresbrough

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I’ve been rather busy at work lately, hence the silence and I’ve also been busy out and about too. This weekend I went via train to the picturesque town of Knaresbrough.

The first trio of images are taken from the castle looking over the River Nidd.
The middle trio, well can you guess which is the real door (the others are actually painted).
It is painted in the style of trompe l’oeil, (French: “deceive the eye”) in painting, the representation of an object with such verisimilitude as to deceive the viewer concerning the material reality of the object.

The bottom trio are the views just as you get off the station and walk towards the river Nidd.

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Last day of September

Well that month seemed to fly by didn’t it? The past few days have been so cold and wet,…

First Ladybird of Spring

It’s another glorious day. Getting back into the garden is a great feeling. Watching the cats chasing bees (unsuccessfully…

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How you define the first day of winter depends on whether you are referring to the astronomical or meteorological…

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Komorebi

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Komorebi (n.)
Pronunciation: KOH-MOH-REHB-i
Origin: Japanese

Definition: The effect of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees; The interplay of the aesthetics between the light and the leaves when sunlight shines through trees.

Komorebi (n.)


The effect of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees; The interplay of the aesthetics between the light and the leaves when sunlight shines through trees.

Sue butler Photography

Sue Butler Photography
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Autumn Chill

Today is so cold that I dragged my big coat and boots from the loft ready to start wearing…

Last day of September

Well that month seemed to fly by didn’t it? The past few days have been so cold and wet,…

Red Leaves, Yellow Leaves

Day 6 post-surgery and the pain in my shoulder is a dull ache rather than not stop pain. It…

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September flying by!

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Today definitely felt Autumnal. The sun was low and bright, there was a chill in the air and leaves from the Horse Chestnut trees looked like a carpet of golden brown. Squirrels running round the trees and over the cycle track, whilst rabbits watched on from a distance. This was taken this morning and I longed to stay longer but I was on duty at work which meant I could only stop for a few minutes.

13th September 2022 – Sue butler Photography
Cyclamen, golden leaves and time for fungi to start appearing – Sue Butler Photography
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Autumn Chill

Today is so cold that I dragged my big coat and boots from the loft ready to start wearing…

Last day of September

Well that month seemed to fly by didn’t it? The past few days have been so cold and wet,…

Red Leaves, Yellow Leaves

Day 6 post-surgery and the pain in my shoulder is a dull ache rather than not stop pain. It…

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Bank Holiday Weekend

Hope you are all having a great Bank Holiday (UK) weekend? I’m having a lovely one: the weather could be a bit sunnier but at least it’s dry.

I’ve spent most of the weekend in the garden and my garden project is nearly complete, I’ll put a before and after up later on.

May 1st and Breezy Knees Gardens in Warthill are open again for the season. Lots of pretty blossom on the trees and lots of flowers in bloom. I can’t wait to see how the gardens change throughout the year. A quick video of part of my visit. Let me know if you want to see more like this.

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As promised a few images from my ‘big’ camera when I visited National Trust property, Goddard’s the other day.

The garden looked stunning in their April colours and blossoms.

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The beautiful gardens at Goddard’s with many beautiful & colourful flowers – Images by SJ Butler

The gardens are divided into rooms as a nod to the arts and crafts style inspiration. The idea behind the rooms was that of a continuation of the house extending beyond the walls and into the garden.

The outdoor rooms, similarly to those in the house, each perform a separate function with hedges and shrubs providing the structure.  

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Easter holiday in York II

A few images from my camera phone from today. I visited National Trust property Goddard’s this afternoon. The garden looked stunning in their April colours and blossoms.

Goddard’s has five acres of garden rooms to walk through that used to be owned by the family on the outskirts of York city center. More pictures from my visit from my ‘big’ camera to follow.

Inside the beautiful greenhouse at Goddard’s with many interesting succulents and plants.
Images by SJ Butler

The gardens are divided into rooms as a nod to the arts and crafts style inspiration. The idea behind the rooms was that of a continuation of the house extending beyond the walls and into the garden. The outdoor rooms, similarly to those in the house, each perform a separate function with hedges and shrubs providing the structure.  

Running across the back of the house is certainly one of the most spectacular rooms of the garden, coming alive with Delphiniums, Sedums and brightly coloured Rudbeckia blooms in late summer.

Daffodils and Snake’s Head Fritillary dance in the warm Spring sunshine.
Images by SJ Butler

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