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Elaborate cones

Elaborate cones

These were of a cultivated conifer in a garden facing onto Compton Road. I’ve exaggerated the odd appearance by holding the camera very close to the subject and zooming the lens to its widest angle setting.

Elaborate cones

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Spotted in front gardens

Star magnolia

At this time of year striking flowers start to show in front gardens. These star magnolia blossoms were from the same bush.

Star magnolia

Mahonia flower

The mahonia and the elaborate ornamental cherry were close neighbours near to Codsall church.

Ornamental cherry

The vivid pieris leaves were on bushes in front of two houses on the same street.

Pieris bush

Pieris bush

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Flowers after rain, Bantock Park

Flowers after rain, Bantock Park

The flowers in one of the pots in front of Bantock House bearing up surprisingly well after a morning of persistent heavy rain.

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New wooden cow, Bantock Park

New wooden cow, Bantock Park

Hopefully this one will be more resistant than the previous statue.

New wooden cow, Bantock Park

New wooden cow, Bantock Park

New wooden cow, Bantock Park

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Primroses in a bank of violets

Violets and primroses

A large patch of violets – and just the one clump of primroses.

Bank of violets

Bank of violets

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The Crooked House

Crooked House

This famous pub is a dramatic example of how human activity can impact on the landscape. The crazy distortions from the level can give the feeling of being drunk when entering, without a drop (yet) being taken. Its condition is all down to subsidence from the former mines there.

Crooked House