The second walk in two days in snowy Great Pen Wood yesterday - but this time the sun was shining. The atmosphere was quite different - almost festive, as I met other people walking and playing in the powdery snow. Everyone laughing, remembering 'when we were young', 'how long it has been since we had snow like this' - 'still don't believe in global warming' - but speaking to each other. Four mad cyclists biking through the woods, assuring me that they were doing it just for fun! This Big Freeze has brought so many unexpected but good things with it.
Just a few images for you to enjoy. Grey today, so no walks in the snow, back to the mundane chores of life - but with these tranquil memories to savour...
Leaves from the rhododendron avenue, hanging their leaves to lessen the area to which snow can cling - a product of their Himalayan origins
Could be mistaken for a blossom laden tree from a distance...but not yet!
Snow frosted birches & beech trees
All hidden beneath the blue
just beautiful photos, today and yesterday. i have been reading about snow in the UK. i am in midwest of usa and we have had lots of snow too, its nice if you dont have to go out in it, which i dont. good luck to you this site is beautiful.
Posted by: JoAnn S | 01/08/2010 at 04:42 PM
Isn't it interesting how an unexpected event, like your snow, can shake people out of their routines and encourage them to venture out of their usual protective safety zones of ignoring strangers?
There are few things more beautiful than the contrast of the blue sky and the snow drifts. But then I love blue and white...
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | 01/08/2010 at 05:07 PM
Once again ... beautiful. So quiet you could hear a pin drop onto that soft snow.
Posted by: carol | 01/08/2010 at 08:01 PM
Beautiful pictures, lovely scenery - just my taste. Strolling through lonely woods & cross country - maybe in company of my dog - is just my very favourite occupation. it makes me feel so free...
Posted by: Lieselotte | 01/12/2010 at 06:14 PM