David

Towards the end of April, there was a day’s break from the persistent, heavy rain. But it was still so dull that the dandelions stayed closed up.

This was one of the smaller umbellifers – the plant was perhaps at knee level – and the first flowers were just beginning to open.

April was a good month for close-ups of plants after heavy rain.

Another ornamental fruit tree, possibly apple. This was in the field behind Compton lock.

A small pool in the Conservatory at West Park, with a few goldfish. It isn’t a wishing well, or a fountain to throw three coins in, but some people seem to have done that anyway.

Partially-opened oak leaves – these on a tree next to the West Park Conservatory.