Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

[jdal]

I managed a walk in the countryside around Morpeth this afternoon - and very nice it was too.

These clouds managed to stay away


Under an A1 flyover


Two old fogies in the snow



Wintry Oaks


And another sad old pair


I actually like this weather - when I don't have to drive in it

[Ian]

Re: Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

Nice set

I especially like the stark contrast between the sky and the trees and foreground in the first one.

Ian

[Mrs T]

Re: Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

Hi John

I like the last two best.

Amanda

[Ian]

Re: Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

I posted this earlier today on DPNow, but it fits well here I think

With the snow making driving less than risk-free, I decided to walk to the office along the Grand Union Canal in Apsley this afternoon. I took an Olympus E-30 and a Zuiko Digital 300mm f/2.8 (600mm full-frame equivalent) lens with me to take a few snaps along the way.


This is my street looking up from the bottom of the hill. That green building in the background, ironically, is the new Snow Centre in Hemel


Traffic lights at the bottom of our street.


The view from the bottom of our street down the way towards Apsley.


The hump back bridge over the Grand Union Canal.


Lots of gulls flying around.


On the way home from some tobogganing!


Much of the canal was frozen.


The brickwork has come out really well with this one.


Finally, just near the office, and a stretch of the canal that wasn't frozen and a I was surprised by this swan landing. I managed to miss the take-off about five minutes earlier and while this one isn't perfect, technically, it does convey some of the drama!

Ian

[ardvorlich]

Re: Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

John I like the last 2 & the 1st one very good captures.
Cheers Iain

[Mike Plunkett]

Re: Late afternoon winter wander (5 shots)

John: Great shots - the Wintry Oaks is just brilliant, really atmospheric!