Golden Glow

Around us everything is turning yellow.  The rape fields are ripening and this year there seem to be more than usual, a ribbon of gold running parallel to the the river. The gorse is out too, and seems very vivid. 

I don't often feel that I wish it would rain - but, I wish it would rain. If not, we are going to have to water the garden as anything that has been planted or moved recently is beginning to curl up and shrivel.  

The light has been very intense today, but now there's a pall of grey overhead.  Maybe I will get my wish!