Collard Hill

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0494

I normally visit Collard Hill to photograph the large-blue butterflies in summer.  But today I returned to find out what the hill is like in autumn.

Collard Hill

We have been so lucky to have some beautiful Indian Summer evenings this week.  The sun is still setting late enough to give me the chance to take pictures on the way home from work.

The evening light really brought out the autumn colours.

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0722

Its a bit early in the early for autumn so I had to search out the best patches of colour.

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0682

The hill has long views across the Somerset Levels.  This tree framed the Redlands row of houses in the village of Compton Dundon.

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0624H

The sheep are doing a great job in keeping the grass short for next years large blue butterflies.

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0779H

And Finally…

This is the best spot for views of Dundon Hill and the village of Compton Dundon.

Collard Hill in Autumn – Street, Somerset, UK. ID 826_0668

As the evening draws in the shadows spread out across the fields.

Compton Dundon from Collard Hill – Somerset, UK. ID 826_0675H