These plants, both spotted with rain were taken in Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury.
I always marvel at how vibrant garden colours are after a rain shower, especially when the sun shows it’s face too. It is a stark contrast to how most people feel when it is actually raining.
I must admit I like to sit curled up with a warm drink and from the safety of my armchair watch the rain fall on my garden. I also like to hear it on the windows at night when I am tucked up in bed. Not to mention the occasional forest walk as the rain falls gently down, making a soft pattering noise through the trees. Ah how wonderful of nature to treat us to such simple pleasures in life 
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Wonderful! You are right, the simple pleasures of nature beat anything we can create
Nature does provide us with some beautiful things.
I love to see rainspots on Lady’s mantle. It is an amazing sight to see and I grow it just for that. Happy weekend to you Cherie
I bet that is a lovely sight in your garden
What a beautiful rose, all fresh and clean after the rain!
My Photo Hunt entry is up at http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-hunt-spotted.html
They do look lovely after the rain don’t they?
breathtaking! it makes the heart warm. nature has magic, isnt it?
I am glad you like it
I am soooo on the same page with you about rain, Cherry Pie. When it depresses others, I get all warm and cozy inside.
I LOVE your images. This is Mother Nature luxuriating in herself.
Thank you for dropping by. I am so glad you enjoyed my thoughts and images
I too love the sounds and sights of the rain. These are such beautiful photos! Thanks for visiting mine and have a nice weekend.
I always think the rain makes everything look so bright and beautiful.
I love nature with its plants and wildlife and its rainbows or spiders webs covered in dew. Or the paw prints of a fox as it crosses a field, or the rabbits playing. For a little time nature all mine for the taking and to enjoy when I’m out walking in the Country as I don’t have to share them with anyone.
I’ll have to start taking my camera out with me.
Ahh that sounds such a lovely place to walk
It would be nice to see some photos. I always enjoy taking photos to share little bits of my world with others.
Simply gorgeous pictures…great job..
Mine’s up, too..
http://sandyben.blogspot.com/
Thank you
Lovely pictures!
So glad you like them
Beautiful photos. Dont you just love the fresh water spots? Just what I needed on a rainy morning.
I love to see raindrops on my windows too
So lovely!
So glad you have enjoyed them
So lovely! So many people have posted green and flowery garden photos…. is everyone tired of January yet? lol.
It has been snowing today…
I love fresh rain spots too. Certainly another interesting theme with lots of different takes. I’m glad I came and saw yours.
I took a little different angle. You can drop by and check mine here.
I struggled to think of something for this one.
Yes, rain is always wonderful when not pouring down the necks of our shirts.
Oh I only enjoy rain if I am suitable attired
i love the photos…. rain drops are so nice to see on plants and flowers
It gives them a certain something doesn’t it?
Again, CP, lovely!
Thanks Calum
Nature’s tears. Joy or despair?
On this occasion I think it was joy
Love how the dew drops rest on the leaves. Happy PH!
Mine is here.
Mariposa’s PH
I like the way they are catching the sunlight