Beyond the Tinsel....

These photos were taken last Sunday,

 as I was delivering Christmas cards in my village.

Not the easiest of walking with all the snow & icy conditions,

but as the light was gradually disappearing for the day,

I took a shorter route via the Church.

Just loved how the church was portrayed with the snow,

& with the darkening colours of the sky,

just looked magical & very seasonal.

A very appropriate walk,

 when we reflect why we have the CHRISTMAS tradition!

Today, Christmas Eve!

Just one more night....

Wishing everyone a

 Very Happy & Peaceful Christmas!

Seasonal Red

It's that time of year,

preparing the home with Christmas decorations,

featuring the warmth & brightness of the colour Red

With the latest weather,

 snow helps add to that christmas feel,

 as the snow wraps itself around the many clusters of red plump berries.

The Christmas season blending together,

 with the manmade efforts & the ways of nature.

Muted Shades

With the sun lowering earlier in the afternoons,

wintery muted shades of colour spread across the sky.

Individual sences emerge,

 wonderful to savour before the sun finally falls into night.

Winter Colour

Although in recent weeks,

 the main colour to emerge this winter has been the white stuff,

 Snow!

There is definite evidence of the lovely warm colour of red.

So many shrubs & plants with red berries,

 a sign of an extreme winter?

Clusters of Rosehips

All of this mixed in with

 the last of Autumn colour foilage

And, such a surprise on a very bitterly cold day,

 following a recent snowfall,

Small, but Bright Pink roses in full bloom!

Only just surviving I'm sure,

 due to the shelter of the thick stone grey garden wall.

But a welcome sight nevertheless.

Droplets of Water....

Snow & ice lingers,

 not rushed at all to de-thaw....

Beach Finds

Astounishing colours & textures to be seen in the various choice of rock pools,

discovered on a walk along the beach from one secluded beach to the beach at Lee. 

Such brilliant detail & warmth of colour,

& yet,

 the beach,

 almost unintiviting,

 with the huge rock formations,

dominating & looming into the skyline, 

At low tide, the reminders & remaining treasures from the rock pools,

together with clumps of seaweed,

resting before another soaking from the coastal waters.



Belgium Shopping

Displays of wooden clogs. . . .

To rows of lace making shops. . . .

Tapestries of various designs for sale,

 or even buy the panels to make your own cushions etc. . . .

A very wide choice of commercial or handmade lace,

beautiful & intricate. . . .

An apetite for Belgium chocolates,

 to tempt anyones palate. . . .

With taste in mind, plenty of Belgium Beer to sample. . . .

Besides the relaxing meal of a cheese fondue. . . .

Much else to see,

but one of the biggest surprises,

an all year Christmas shop. . . .

Hallloween

Happy Halloween!

The Sun's Rays

A beautiful sunset on the North Devon coast,

stayed until the sun finally set.  A wonderful end to the day.

And earlier that day, the sun glistened over the sea

The sun's rays are always welcome,

 regardless of whatever the time of the day!



Autumn Reflections