This morning managed the usual early round-the-back-field trek with both dogs before storm Francis arrived and it deluged for the rest of the day (still is).

Strange times weather-wise. A series of days which began shrouding us in cloud and ended in beautiful late summer sunshine, long shadows and quite exquisite light.

Then yesterday morning it was clear and fresh and dog 2 and I took an early morning scramble round the woods. Soaking feet (it had rained overnight) but invigorating. 

Though the beasts are still out - and curious - 

it was noticeable that the shadows were longer than they would have been at the same time a few weeks ago and the rowan berries were a vivid reminder that autumn`s nearly here. 

 

Then yesterday afternoon we had a slow, short ramble around the woods at Bennachie. I`d forgotten about this beautiful little bridge

though we didn`t linger due to an onslaught of midges enjoying the still damp air....and us!