Heather, Gorse and an Old Post

We've had a lovely day but I keep thinking it's raining outside. That's probably because I've been watching the cycling time trial at the Olympics and it's p**ing down in Paris. I can't believe how poor the TV coverage is and I'm not talking about that abysmal opening ceremony. During a 45 minute road race there's plenty of time to look at the aerial views of a beautiful city but not just when they're getting into the closing stages and we want to see the quick riders coming in! Chris Boardman commentating remained upbeat but I think he must have been furious!

Once I realised it was actually nice outside I went up to Little Haldon heath for a photo. The heather's looking gorgeous and the skies were looking good so it was really a case of finding a composition that used them. There's a variety of old fence posts around and they seem to work well to add a little height and contrast.