Photos for Lesley and whoever loves roses

 Enjoy these Lesley - so lovely to meet up with you again on my blog after all these years.

The view from our bathroom window about 4.30 a.m. or so this morning.  The river mist was starting to rise, along with the sun.

A Blackbird sunbathing after having a wash in the shallow end of the pond, and below, a quick preen.

I can see Bathsheba from the kitchen window, and these gorgeous blooms will enjoy sunshine for a change.

One of this year's new-to-me Ramblers - this is Bloomfield Courage. I've wanted this ever since seeing it blooming in a friend's garden.

Rambler "Violette" - isn't this just stunning?  I don't know if it is named after the WWII British/French spy, who was murdered by the Germans, but I would like to think so. There is even a link to our area.

Rambling Rector, who is planted to brighten up dark area behind the pond.  It is called "vigorous".  GOOD!

Finally one of the more unusual Nasturtiums I have grown from seed this year.  However, the one which was supposedly purple is a vibrant pinky-red!  Photo of that tomorrow.