A frosty morning,the first this Autumn. I start by heading down to the shady cycle path to get some frosty foliage photos.
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The area around the standing stones proved to be good hunting ground. Soon after this I left the cycle path to head out to the countryside.
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I like the sky, the silhouetted trees along the top of the hill and the long row of sheep in the field in front.
From here I have a long and steep climb, one I've still not yet managed to do without stopping to catch my breath.
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At the top. Lovely views of the distant hills, the highest one is Ben Lomond.
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This week's cows.
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Beautiful sky.
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An enchanted forest.
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Black faced sheep wondering what I'm up to.
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Along this little road views of the mountains are ever present on a clear day such as today.
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Through the avanue.
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Looking up.
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Looking north, dramatic branch and tree silhouettes against a sky so blue.
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Baa baa black sheep and friend.
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Just rolling along, not a car to be seen on the roads (though there are three parked in a nearby field belonging to some model aeroplane enthusiasts, the buzzing of their planes slightly spoiling the otherwise peaceful countryside at this point).
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Reservoir number 4 for the month, Cuffhill Reservoir.
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Oops! I ignore the sign. There's usually enough space to get by on a bike, if not it's easy enough to turn back.
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Reservoir number 5, Kirkleegreen Reservoir.
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Red berries against blue sky.
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Who wouldn't want to cycle down this road on such a lovely day? Just before I go...
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...I take a quick photo of the three highland cows in the field just to my right.
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More branch silhouettes framing lovely views and blue sky (can you tell I'm rather liking the blue sky!)
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Past lots of farms. The farmhouse for this one looking rather neglected...
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...but the farm outbuildings are very photogenic, especially with the little white kitten passing by.
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Little rusty trailer, rusty coloured bracken (and more of the blue sky!)
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Lastly, a view of Barr Castle across Barr Loch. Then home. No scones waiting for me this week, I was a little late in setting off (8:30) and hubby had been up early so they were ready to eat before I left.
The rest of the day was glorious and sunny. Today is much the same so I'm about to head off out again, this time with the car & kids (Sunday morning is hubby's cycling time).