The barn is not a listed building, though the farmhouse (just to the right of it) is listed as 16th century. It always amazes me how everything man-made seems to disappear once you look down from a hill. The quite considerable village of Barton-Le-Clay (pop. 5,000) is just below the hillside and can be seen in the first picture.
The progress of the season looks like almost the same with mine color-wise but temperature would be different. Summer to deep autumn, each landscape is beautiful at The Clappers.
Quiet peaceful beautiful photos in a time of unrest. Can you see the trees in front of the house, they have been planted in a circular manner and at the centre are fir? trees planted in lines.
Lovely walk. What exactly does the word 'clappers' mean? Don't know which pic is my favourite. The ones with berries - rosehips, hawthornes, are so indicative of Autumn but I have a great love of poplars - hardly see any up here and they are quite a presence in a couple of your shots. Thanks as usual. By the way we often see back views (and occasional front ones too) of your brother. Could you please get him to take a shot or two so that we can see you are enjoying the fresh air too?
"Going like the clappers out of hell's bells" was the full phrase according to my mother, who told me her father used to use the expression. So nothing to do with rabbits as far as I know.
I'm glad someone else asked about "clapper" and you answered. The scene with the brown fields broken up by trees defining the fence lines is my favorite.
I have never heard that term used before, so thanks for the new word! You're not going to hear one reader complain that you've showed us this all before. Really quite beautiful...the day, the weather, the walk... As always, I've enjoyed it.
As always, thanks for taking me along virtually! I just realized how when I am standing looking out at a vista, my eyes have to adjust a bit of focus. But when I look at your photos of miles out there, the camera has already done the focus work for me!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'll try to answer any questions via a comment or e-mail within the next day or two (no hard questions, please!).
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ReplyDeleteand hardly a house in sight. I'm fascinated by the barn on that farm - looks ancient
ReplyDeleteThe barn is not a listed building, though the farmhouse (just to the right of it) is listed as 16th century. It always amazes me how everything man-made seems to disappear once you look down from a hill. The quite considerable village of Barton-Le-Clay (pop. 5,000) is just below the hillside and can be seen in the first picture.
DeleteThe progress of the season looks like almost the same with mine color-wise but temperature would be different. Summer to deep autumn, each landscape is beautiful at The Clappers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place for a walk - lovely photos of wonderful scenery. It looks so autumnal.
ReplyDeleteA perfect early Autumn walk - each picture revealing the story and the progress of the advancing season.
ReplyDeleteQuiet peaceful beautiful photos in a time of unrest. Can you see the trees in front of the house, they have been planted in a circular manner and at the centre are fir? trees planted in lines.
ReplyDeleteLovely walk. What exactly does the word 'clappers' mean? Don't know which pic is my favourite. The ones with berries - rosehips, hawthornes, are so indicative of Autumn but I have a great love of poplars - hardly see any up here and they are quite a presence in a couple of your shots. Thanks as usual. By the way we often see back views (and occasional front ones too) of your brother. Could you please get him to take a shot or two so that we can see you are enjoying the fresh air too?
ReplyDelete"Clappers" is an old word for a rabbit warren.
DeleteSo "going like the clappers" ?
Delete"Going like the clappers out of hell's bells" was the full phrase according to my mother, who told me her father used to use the expression. So nothing to do with rabbits as far as I know.
DeleteMaybe referring to the clappers in church bells?
DeleteA Clapper Snapper sounds like something I should avoid at all costs, John, and keep all my appendages close to the body!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad someone else asked about "clapper" and you answered. The scene with the brown fields broken up by trees defining the fence lines is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard that term used before, so thanks for the new word! You're not going to hear one reader complain that you've showed us this all before. Really quite beautiful...the day, the weather, the walk... As always, I've enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty area
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for taking me along virtually! I just realized how when I am standing looking out at a vista, my eyes have to adjust a bit of focus. But when I look at your photos of miles out there, the camera has already done the focus work for me!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful walk there. I love seeing the views on this path of Chiltern Hills.
ReplyDeleteVery scenic countryside. Awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteThe views are wonderful and your photos are fabulous, John. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteEsas imágenes inspiran paz y tranquilidad y eso es lo que siente el caminante de la primera fotografÃa.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Thanks John - and are there still rabbits in abundance?
ReplyDeleteDidn't see any, but it looks the right sort of area.
DeleteVery scenic and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnother fine walk. I can't remember the last time that I got out of the city so thanks for the tour of countryside, John.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular setting. What a magnificent place for a wander.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious walk on a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteLovely peaceful photos!
ReplyDeleteThe woods scene is the most beautiful part of this trip. I would need to restart my usual hike in inner arid land of Vic
ReplyDeleteA lovely walk and amazing photographs.
ReplyDeleteSuch marvelous and serene photos! Thanks ever so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo much to love on this walk. Its beauty shared magnificently by your camera lens.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful walk and the photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBritish countryside at its best with weather to match.
ReplyDeleteHi John - gorgeous photos ... and what lovely day for a walk around Sharpenhoe - very pretty ... and truly English - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscapes.
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