Christmas on the green

It's good to see the tree lit-up on Wanstead Green.

Coldest day of the year (so far)

A cold day in Clayhall Park.  The sun was low in the sky so I thought that a black & white shot would capture the raw cold day better than colour.  

I like the abstract patterns displayed by the bare branches once the cover of leaves has fallen.

Winter sky

Turned to B&W to capture the cold and bleak view across a creek of Poole harbour taken from Arne nature reserve.

I like the broken view as glimpsed through this bird hide.

All in a Spin

There are several spider webs being spun in my garden this afternoon.  I watched this one for several minutes and was amazed at how quickly it span the web.

Water-Lilly Pond

It is nearly impossible to see a lilly pond without thinking of Monet's beautiful paintings.  Although this photo was inspired by Monet …I realise it is easier to take a photo than produce an oil painting.  This pond is one of many at Arne RSPB nature reserve, near Wareham, Dorset.

Corfe Castle and the Swanage Railway

The imposing ruins of Corfe Castle looks down upon the village and railway line.

A Walk in the Arne nature reserve

A weekend walk in the RSPB nature reserve in Arne, near Wareham in Dorset.  Beautiful walking trails take you to the shores of Poole Harbour.