December Freeze
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009I love a bit of snow and frost. Not so keen on ice when you need to get out and about, but it can be beautiful in its own way.
First, there was a severe frost on 15th December, and I had some time to walk in the Noak Hill Nature Reserve near Basildon. Here are some images which didn’t quite make it for Day #715:
[Frosted Twist - I loved the strand of creeper winding around this thorny branch]
[Frosted Rose Hip - this was in a shady corner and did not see any sun all day]
[Oak On A Bench - another lovely leaf]
Then I was pretty happy when we had a 5″ snowfall at home on 18th December. The first thing I did was run around Galleywood Common and take a load of shots, then hop in the car and tentativey drive to Ulting to visit the lovely little church by the canal there.
Over the next few days I also explored the local parks and other places. Here is a selection of some of the images which didn’t make the cut for Day #718, #719 and #720:
[A Light Flurry on Galleywood Common]
[Divine Light, Ulting Church - a magical location at any time of the year]
[Tracking in Chelmer Park]
[Dingle Dangle - more ice on the railings in Chelmer Park]
[A Go On The Swings - Central Park, Chelmsford]
[Icy Teasel - some delicate snow on the banks of the canal]
I know it can be an inconvenience, but I’m looking forward to the next lot of snow soon – it’s great for pictures with a difference and if you are wrapped up warm, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get some cracking images and have fun.
Tags: abstract, architecture, chelmsford, church, freezing, frost, galleywood, ice, icicles, macro, nature, oak leaf, playground, rose hip, snow, swings, teasel, thorns, ulting
