Olive grove flora
More photos of flowers from the Andalucian olive groves. This is a beautiful flower, which transforms through several very different phases; the final being a pretty light brown dried version which is great for dried flower arrangements. If you know what this is called, I would love to know. Please leave a comment.
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Yellow
The display of wildflowers in the olive groves is amazing. The variety and colour is wonderful, although yellow is the predominant colour.
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Olive grove or meadow?
The wildflowers are amazing this year and because of the cooler rainy weather we have had recently, the Spring display is going on for longer this year. The fields around here look more like meadows than olive groves.
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Returning home
The old stone bridge in Hervás in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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Cobbled street
A narrow cobbled street in Hervás in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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Delivery for you!
Signing for a Correos delivery in a narrow cobbled street in Hervás in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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Cobbled street
A pretty narrow cobbled street in Hervás in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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Security
In the town of Hervás, in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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The old door
Another photo of a door from the wonderful Jewish quarter in the town of Hervás, in the north of the province of Cáceres.
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The old door
Another photo of a door from the wonderful Jewish quarter in the town of Hervás, in the north of the province of Cáceres. Post processed in black and white.
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The lucky door.
Well, it has enough horseshoes on it! This is in the lovely town of Hervás in the north of the province of Cáceres. Hervás is known for its Jewish quarter, it has one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain.
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Flora
These plants were growing in very tough, dry and rocky conditions in the Sierra Magina.
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Olive blossom
Olive blossom is very small and delicate. From a distance you hardly notice it; the trees just look a little lighter. This year there are loads of flowers. Let's hope that we have a bumper olive harvest!
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Olive groves
Due to the recent rain and cooler temperatures, the olive groves are exceptionally green. I love this time of year!
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Tourist trail
Look out for pavement tourist trail markers, or footpath plaques, in Spain. This one is part of the Jewish Quarters Network tour in Cáceres. The footpath leads to the Santa Maria Cathedral.
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Dreamy summer meadow
An olive grove actually, but the flowers, grasses and seed heads are amazing. I'm forever spotting new plants that I have not seen before.
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Dreamy summer meadow in black and white
An olive grove actually, but the flowers, grasses and seed heads are amazing. I'm forever spotting new plants that I have not seen before. Post-processed in black and white
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Viboras reservoir
The main use of the reservoir is to supply drinking water (through a drinking water treatment station located in Martos) and irrigation, mainly the olive groves, which are dominant in the area.
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Viboras dam
The Víboras Reservoir was built in 1997, and it is located in the course of the River Víboras, in the foothill of the Sierra de la Grana and Sierra de la Caracolera.
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Rock formation
The geology and rock formations are truly amazing at Cerro del Hierro. Located near San Nicolás del Puerto in the Natural Park Sierra Norte de Sevilla at 689 meters above sea level. It is a karst area of limestone rock rich in iron minerals, which has been mined since before the Romans until the middle of the 20th century. It is now a listed "monumento natural" for its interesting geology and landscape. The area is popular for trekking and climbing.
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Cerro del Hierro
Cerro del Hierro is 689 meters above sea level, near San Nicolás del Puerto in the Natural Park Sierra Norte de Sevilla. It is a karst area of limestone rock rich in iron minerals, which has been mined since before the Romans until the middle of the 20th century. It is now a listed "monumento natural" for its interesting geology and landscape.
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Cerro del Hierro
Cerro del Hierro is 689 meters above sea level, near San Nicolás del Puerto in the Natural Park Sierra Norte de Sevilla. It is a karst area of limestone rock rich in iron minerals, which has been mined since before the Romans until the middle of the 20th century. It is now a listed "monumento natural" for its interesting geology and landscape.
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The first day of the relaxed lockdown
After 7 weeks of strict lockdown, the rules were relaxed yesterday in Spain. We can now go for walks; so I did..., with my Mamiya RB67. I developed and digitised the film last night. This is the village square. Still empty, with weeds growing in the flagstone joints. The bar is still shut, but hopefully, it will open on 11 May. Things are getting better!
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Village life
This is the village of Mogarraz is in the Salamanca region of Spain. People going about their daily business. It looks like it's from a timewarp ...
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Caterpillar
I thought this might be the Spanish Toxic Processionary Caterpillar, which is so deadly to dogs. Fortunately, an expert confirmed it's not.
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Light and bokeh
A village street light with lake in the background. Spanish street lights can be very interesting; they are not just the same old boring street light all over the country. Different regions, and even towns, have their own bespoke design. Some are retro-styled, others are more modern. Compared to UK street lights, I think they are wonderful.
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Dreams
Castillo de Víboras is located near Martos, next to the Sierra Caracolera, on a dominant rocky mound on the right bank of the Víboras river. Its construction originates from the ninth century. Although it is not the highest point in the area, it dominates the local landscape and can be seen from afar. I often walk my dogs in the area and wonder about its history.
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Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor in the Plaza Duquesa de Parcent (Town Hall Square), Ronda, Andalucia, Spain
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House martins
For the past few mornings, there have been a couple of house martins having a half-hearted attempt at building a nest outside the bedroom window. This morning they are just sheltering out of the drizzle.
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Arco de Felipe V in Ronda, Spain
This entrance into Ronda was built in 1742 during the second reign of Philip V as the King of Spain. The location is known as Sillón del Moro. It replaced a previous gate built during the Muslim occupation of the city.
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Lockdown games
Now is a good time to play board games such as Monopoly. Who knows, a game might actually be finished.
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Busquístar
April 2020 when things were normal and the almonds were in blossom.
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Village in lock-down
Photo taken with Mamiya RB67 on Ilford HP5 Plus.
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A pretty tinao in Yegen
Not only does a tinao create extra space, but it also generates welcome shade. This one is in Calle Gerald Brenan in Yegen. Yegen is known for the famous for the English author, Gerald Brenan who lived there for several years. Not only did he have a local walk named in his honour, but a street as well!
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The narrow streets of Bayárcal
Bayárcal is a municipality of the Almería province, in Andalucia, Spain.
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The Gerald Brenen path
Yegen is known for the famous for the English author, Gerald Brenan who lived there for several years. He enjoyed taking long walks and enjoying the local ecoculture. A walk has been named in his honour. This photo was taken from the Gerald Brenan path.
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The wilderness
This photo was taken near Yegen, just outside the Sierra Nevada National Park.
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This is my other dog, Flo (Florencia)
Flo was abandoned in our Spanish village as a puppy (vet estimated she was 9 months old). She was all skin and bone. I took pity on her and took her in. That was nearly two years ago. She's turned out to be a great dog!
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Coloured light
Light from a stained glass window. Iglesia del Salvador, Sevilla,
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Torre del Oro, Sevilla
A dodecagonal military watchtower in Seville, southern Spain. Constructed in the first third of the 13th century to control access to Seville via the Guadalquivir river.
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The abandoned house in the middle
Photo taken with Mamiya RB67 on Ilford HP5 Plus.
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El Resucitado's Easter Sunday procession in Seville, Spain
About sixty confraternities process in Sevilla during Holy Week, but only one on Easter Sunday, El Resucitado's Easter Sunday procession. Photo taken on Easter Sunday, Sevilla 2018.
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Happy Easter!
Getting ready for the Resurrection Procession outside Sevilla cathedral. Easter Sunday, Sevilla 2018
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