August 2025 Part I
"August creates as she slumbers, replete and satisfied." - Joseph Wood Krutch - "Twelve Seasons" A Walk to Ponden Kirk, Stanbury Moor Goit Stock Waterfall, Harden, Bradford August in Haworth, Brontë Country
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The Villages of Laycock and Goose Eye, West Yorkshire
Two miles west of town of Keighley, on the border with Brontë Country lie two old, small and peaceful villages: Laycock and Goose Eye. I love exploring and photographing picturesque villages and was very pleased to discover these two which are only a slight detour on my way to Haworth. Wandering around Laycock, I was immediately drawn to the sense of slow pace of life and living in harmony with countryside and nature. The villagers were friendly and took the time to chat to us: there was an owner of a beautiful and unusual, very old house doing some work outside, and further up a group of ladies came out of another house after getting together for a morning coffee. There were some gorgeous gardens teeming with colourful summer blooms and attractive tables with chairs thoughtfully placed to enjoy soothing, far reaching views. We passed through Goose Eye on our way out of Laycock, but I came back to take photos a few days later. Goose ...
SO beautiful. There's something tranquil about nature's greenery. This is such a beautiful capture.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx