Nothing finer than a winter walk for the restoration of equilibrium, Mr Uphilldowndale and I were both in need the other afternoon. We went down by the river, always a good move.
Up through the woods and across the fields.
Spud had a high old time, you can just see him here, heading off towards a rather handsome wall, that’s topped with snow.
At the moment freezing rain is hammering against the windows and the rising wind has been piling snow back into the lanes this afternoon. The forecast is for the weather to get warmer over the weekend and for the snow to melt; we’ll be glad to see the back of it for a while I think. The weather conditions have led to tragedy.
We walked back past the church, not a bat or a bear in sight.
I saw some photos of ‘ zombie snowmen’ in the press this week, I had to admire the skill in their making, their location was described as a disused graveyard in Bristol, it led me to wonder, how can graveyard be disused? Its not like a factory is it? Isn’t always going to be ‘in use’ by its residents?
January 26, 2013 at 12:28 am
I suppose “use” is a relative term, depending upon whether you are referring to the “residents” or those of us yet to join them. Beautiful photos. Glad you were able to enjoy the snow. I am way past that point here.
January 26, 2013 at 12:08 pm
I wondered that as well, also what the relatives might think! I suppose they meant no fresh burials are being carried out – or perhaps it was in the grounds of a disused church? The graves looked old enough that it wasn’t likely anyone was going to find Grandpa apparently climbing out of the ground…
January 27, 2013 at 8:29 am
Very atmospheric photos! Interesting looking at the links as well. xx
January 28, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Having fallen off the blogging wagon for a month, I nonetheless have been viewing and admiring your beautiful photography. I especially loved the one of Spud in the snow. I think a print of it would look wonderful hanging in your home
You live in such a picturesque area and seeing it through your lens, is just wonderful.