The headland above Stepper Point is topped by a stone tower, built as a day mark to serve as a navigation beacon for seafares during day light. It is referred to locally as the Daymark. It is also said its where Memaids wait to lure sailors to disaster. There are also great rock formation. Nearest coastal town is Padstow Cornwall.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Light House
The Light house at Trevose Head is set on the North cornish coast. Built in 1847, of a height of 27metres. The light house now unmanned stands on the cliffs, and has a commanding view of the Atlantic sea
Spiny Tailed Lizard
These lizard are custom built for desert life.They can get water from morning dew and the moisture in their burrows. Special channels between the scales on their faces direct the moisture into their mouths a drop at a time and allowing them to survive during servere dry spells.
Lanhydock House & Church
After a devastating fire in 1881,the 17th-century house was refurbished in the high-Victorian style. There are more than 50 rooms to explore. The parish church is dedicated to st Hydrock. Parts date back to the 15th-century, the church has a chancel,nave,north & south aisles and three stage battlement towers with one bell. The great house stands in extensive grounds above the river Fowey, the house is managed by the National Trust
The Opportunist
The Rook getting at the seed feeder, the photo was taken in Cornwall at the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Blue Iris
Such a beauitful flower, i took this shot using a nikon d90 with a 18/200mm lens
Westie
West Highland White Terrier is commonly known as the westie or westy, it is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. I was out walking and came across the dog which made a good photo
Herring Gull
Taken in Cornwall. Herring Gulls are actually declined over much of Europe. Its become a nuisance in towns where it breeds on rooftops.
Gorilla
Taken at London Zoo
Hever Castle
Hever Castle is located in the village of Hever Kent, 30 miles south east of London. The castle began as a country house built in 13th century. From 1462- 1539 it was seat of the Boleyn family. The childhood home to Anne Boleyn the second Queen consort of King Henry V111 of England