I was starting to think someone was trying to tell me something. Eventually I found a suitable subject and put down my tripod (which I didn't use at any point) and reached to get my camera out. As I opened the bag my camera fell out and had the choice of tarmac path, stone wall or flower bed to fall on. Fortunately it landed on the flower bed and seems unscathed but I was panicing for a few minutes. I really shouldn't have left the office that lunchtime.
After all the trials and tribulations I started to take some shots. I also tried some in my garden on another occasion and the best of both sessions are shown below.
