The daffodils had faded, but there was no shortage of beautiful blooms appearing in our gardens and local countryside. Member, Audrey Patterson, had sent the Web Team a stunning photo of a lovely tree in her garden. This was the inspiration to set up a new Photo Gallery to brighten up both our spirits and the website, and to show off West Lancs in Bloom. A request to members for photos taken when pottering in the garden or out on a daily walk was so successful that we have now included some late additions and an extra gallery 7 that you may not have seen earlier.
Many Many Thanks for contributing to and viewing these photo galleries. It has proved very popular with loads of hits on this Webpage. No more photos are required for the time being for this Webpage. But if the lockdown persists, we may set up another one on nature seen in the local gardens and countryside later into the summer.
But in the meantime, if you would like to view some further excellent photos taken by members, take a look at the Competition Winners to be found following on from the Digital Photography Group Page.
Click or tap on any of the photos in the Gallery you wish to view, and then scroll through the slideshow for that Gallery to see the images full-size.
Gallery 1
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Bill S indicates, “Princepia, flanked by Pieris”
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One “of my images taken in our garden recently” by Jenny W
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One of “A few pictures from a walk in Aughton” taken by John W.
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An unkown pot plant from Bill S
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Taken by Alayne in her Garden
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Taken by Alayne T in her Garden
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Taken by Alayne T in her Garden
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Taken by Alayne T in her Garden
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Taken by Alayne T in her Garden
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One “of my images taken in our garden recently” by Jenny W
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“Photo taken on my mobile phone”, Fran
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Audrey’s lovely photo that instigated West Lancs in Bloom
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Lily of the Valley in Alayne’s Garden
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Rose Place Camelia, Alan N
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Rose Place Camelia Flower, Alan N
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Tulips surrounding a tree in Aughton Park Drive
Gallery 2
Bill S indicates, “Princepia, flanked by Pieris”
Taken in a Country Lane (or two) by Geraldine B
From ” A few pictures from a walk in Aughton” taken by John W.
From ” A few pictures from a walk in Aughton” taken by John W.
From ” A few pictures from a walk in Aughton” taken by John W.
From ” A few pictures from a walk in Aughton” taken by John W.
Trees coming into bloom surround St Annes, by Joyce N
“Brightening my front door”, says Christine
“First Hibiscus of the year” from Bill S
Scottish Heather and Welsh Daffodiles spotted in the Grounds of an English Village Hall by Joyce N
Bluebells in Sandfield Park, Aughton, snapped by Alan N
“Tulip pot” in Liz F’s garden
“Hellebore” in Liz F’s Garden
An Amazingly Bright Splash of Colour in Gaynor’s Garden
Blossom in Parkland off Delph Lane, much admired by Joyce N
Gallery 3
Even the leaves are ‘blossoming’ (mostly taken by Alan N)
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Alayne’s fine Hostas in her Garden
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Gallery 4
Alayne found prolific bluebells and wild garlic on a trip to Aughton Quarry
Taken on April 21 “in the quarry on Delph Lane, Aughton by Liz D”
Liz D also spotted this Lilac among the hedgerows on the A59
Several examples of “Tree Blossom” captured by PatO’H
And Carole D snapped “Blossom in Aughton on daily walk”
A series of “Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron in my garden Long Lane Aughton” from Colin R
Gallery 5
From Pete and Val’s Garden
Greater Stitchwort
Queen of the night
Germander Speedwell
Fothergilla Major
Broad Beans
Discovery Apple
Viola Freckles
Stitchwort and Germander Speedwell
Snowdrop Tree
Snowdrop Tree
Saxifraga hirsuta
Marsh Marigold in garden pond
Tonight’s salad – Calendula, Nasturtium, Wild Garlic , Chives, Sage
Afternoon drinks
Gallery 6
This Lilac Bush with its own special Welcome sign! Captured by Alan N
Pat B’s wisteria is “better than ever”
Adrienne L found “Bluebells over Church Fields Aughton”
Judy spotted these in The Quarry
A glorious “Clematis Montana” from Christine
Spotted one evening in Rose Place by Alan N
Close-up of same
A Garden Wall on Prescot Road, snapped by Joyce N on an evening walk
Blossom floating on the canal captured by Joyce N
Derrick’s Clematis
and his Cape daisy
and Broom
A wild garden in Aughton
Gallery 7
Lovely, and mostly pink, Clematis, Cherry Blossom and Camelia
From Terry L’s Garden – Clematis ‘ Marjorie’ great over an archway or pergola. A lovely Springtime clematis – masses of flowers and a deep pink colour.
Early flowering clematis -‘Ernest Markham’ – beautiful shape and colour – March / April
Another early flowering clematis ‘Alpina’ I think – masses of strong blue flowers in March – slower growing but masses of flowers.
Clematis ‘ Broughton Star’ – planted this in the side garden about 10 yrs ago – great over walls / fences – masses of flowers – always at its best in April/ May.
Clematis Montana ‘ Freda’ – beautiful pale pink flowers in Spring – fast grower – great over a pergola
Colourful Acers and clematis climbing over a pergola – beautiful in Spring and Autumn
Clematis Montana ‘Freda’ rambling over the pergola . – It’s time for a G and T
Cherry Blossom in the garden of David G
Cherry Blossom in the garden of David G
Beautiful Pink Camelia in the garden of David G
Close-up of the pink Camelia
Last Updated on March 2, 2021