I'm retired and living in North Yorkshire, where I walk as often as I can, write, volunteer, and travel as often as I can.
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56 thoughts on “It’s Worth Going Walking Quite Early …”
It is! Though I haven’t done it for a while. 🙂 🙂 Totally fabulous, Margaret, and thank you!
How glorious! One-drive reminded me that yesterday last year (if you follow) we were enjoying the poppies down here. Rather later in the day though and without that marvellous misty atmosphere. I have been toying with getting up early and popping into Looe – have avoided it entirely thus far. You’re nudging me closer to that dawn trip…
I agree Margaret, early morning walks are bliss. Especially if a beautiful sunrise occurs. Enjoyed your capture of the poppies and I do miss those English countryside walks.
Even I can’t manage sunrise at the moment as it’s at about 4.00 a.m.! But still, an early walk, even without an accompanying sunrise, starts the day well.
Oh my! I am in awe at the beauty around you! Wow. I can see why it’s most certainly worth getting up for an early walk. Such a peaceful scene you’re blessed with. Thank you for sharing it with us. ♥
Even though I didn’t mention it, you’re right. It was one of the pleasures. That damp, slightly sharp freshness awakened my senses and put a spring in my step.
Perhaps the best time of the day 🙂 I LOVE the early morning and am out whatever the weather, all year around, ‘cos a certain four-legged lady needs her walks. Haahaa. I am lucky enough to have the company of the birds, singing as if to burst, the odd hare or two and a fox here and there. Almost always the deer are grazing and buzzards and falcons are on the hunt. Every day is different and I have come to appreciate the seasons as they change. Beautiful photos Margaret.
Wow those poppies are spectacular. Lucky to capture them ahead of the coming rain. All lovely photos capturing the softness and freshness of the morning.
And I’ve gone and jinxed the weather. It’s rained since that day. I did go out early this morning, but super-soggy trousers on a cold day didn’t really do it for me!
The early mornings can be so glorious, and really worth waking up early. You were rewarded with these beautiful sights! I am a mist fan too – like some of the others who commented.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Totally worth getting out to capture the early morning mists. The field of poppies, wonderful and most definitely a photograph that would have been spoilt by the presence of even a single, random human straying into your frame!
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It is! Though I haven’t done it for a while. 🙂 🙂 Totally fabulous, Margaret, and thank you!
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Sadly, I’m not repeating it today. Just look at that rain!
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The promised thunderstorms to ‘clear the air’? 😦
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Nope. Just rain. And lots of it. But welcome – it was SO humid yesterday.
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Wow! Amazing photos.
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Early morning’s definitely the best time to go poppy-spotting.
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Indeed.
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Glorious! Well done you
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Well done indeed, stunning pictures. Enjoy the rain today though.
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Wow, I love this field of poppies and the early morning fog.
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Oooh, mist Teresa, not fog! Yes, both were wonderful.
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oh yea mist! Both wonderful in my eye.
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🙂
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It certainly is Margaret!
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Sadly, not today. Rain and more rain.
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Same here. I wanted to go cycling and very cold!
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Glorious 😀
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It really was. Despite the dew which soaked me.
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That’s a nice soaking though – unlike today’s!
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How glorious! One-drive reminded me that yesterday last year (if you follow) we were enjoying the poppies down here. Rather later in the day though and without that marvellous misty atmosphere. I have been toying with getting up early and popping into Looe – have avoided it entirely thus far. You’re nudging me closer to that dawn trip…
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Honestly, it was wonderful. So much life about, and not the human kind. Misty, cool, atmospheric. Yes, go!
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It looks so lovely there, Margaret. It is definitely worth getting up early.
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I definitely thought so.
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Fab pictures. A great time of day. Get the place all to yourself. My favourite is the second picture.
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Yes, I like that one too. It was best just being there though.
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Definitely!
These are great shots that make it worth it.
Specially like the misty atmosphere that you captured in the first photo.
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Yes it’s near the river, so atmosphere guaranteed!
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I particularly like your last photo Margaret. I was walking through an area like that in the rain this morning!
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Brave man! I took one look out of the window and decided early morning walks were over-rated.
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I met another walker who asked where my coat was. I replied that my skin was water proof so I’d left my coat at home. It was quite refreshing!
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I’ll take your word for it.
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I agree Margaret, early morning walks are bliss. Especially if a beautiful sunrise occurs. Enjoyed your capture of the poppies and I do miss those English countryside walks.
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Even I can’t manage sunrise at the moment as it’s at about 4.00 a.m.! But still, an early walk, even without an accompanying sunrise, starts the day well.
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Oh my! I am in awe at the beauty around you! Wow. I can see why it’s most certainly worth getting up for an early walk. Such a peaceful scene you’re blessed with. Thank you for sharing it with us. ♥
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Oh, we know we’re lucky. It’s such a gift to have so many lovely walks just within easy reach.
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Omg, your photos are lovely. It transported me to this place and made me wonder what it is like to smell the air!
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Even though I didn’t mention it, you’re right. It was one of the pleasures. That damp, slightly sharp freshness awakened my senses and put a spring in my step.
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Perhaps the best time of the day 🙂 I LOVE the early morning and am out whatever the weather, all year around, ‘cos a certain four-legged lady needs her walks. Haahaa. I am lucky enough to have the company of the birds, singing as if to burst, the odd hare or two and a fox here and there. Almost always the deer are grazing and buzzards and falcons are on the hunt. Every day is different and I have come to appreciate the seasons as they change. Beautiful photos Margaret.
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Thank you. You’ll be home now. I hope that morning walk was good today then – mighty wet here.
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Yes, home again but planning my next wee trip in 7 days time. Managed to stay nice and dry this morning 🙂
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Wow those poppies are spectacular. Lucky to capture them ahead of the coming rain. All lovely photos capturing the softness and freshness of the morning.
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And I’ve gone and jinxed the weather. It’s rained since that day. I did go out early this morning, but super-soggy trousers on a cold day didn’t really do it for me!
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Ah well – the rain is perhaps needed too …
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The early mornings can be so glorious, and really worth waking up early. You were rewarded with these beautiful sights! I am a mist fan too – like some of the others who commented.
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Yes, mist is wonderfully atmospheric. Fog – less so.
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I will take either unless I am driving.
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These are absolutely stunning vistas….. So, so, utterly lovely!
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It was so worth the early start.
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I seem to be always tired, especially in the early mornings! 😉
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I share your pain. But I do find getting up-and-going helps.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Totally worth getting out to capture the early morning mists. The field of poppies, wonderful and most definitely a photograph that would have been spoilt by the presence of even a single, random human straying into your frame!
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Exactly. And no chance of that at that hour.
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Gosh – it most certainly is!
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Not so much this morning. Chucking it down 😦
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Beautiful…I also love the very early morning!
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Best time of the day!
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