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As I have been driving north so more snow has appeared in fields and roads. I’m writing this just south of Newcastle and the sky is alpine blue. Lets hope this cpntinues.

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It is something I never thought I would experience but one of my prints os in a proper art gallery. It was a bit of a drive to get to Bath but once we got there every thing seemed worth while.

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Well I have foresaken the wamth of the house for the freezer of the garage. So far so cold – still early days.

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My son claims it wasn’t him but I have the evidence – the truth is out there! I am current sitting in doors letting the wild life come to me – a much better way of doing things this weather! So far this morning the highlight has been our local sparrowhawk – moved just before I could get the shot. Otherwise it’s the usual LBJ’s.

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One shot of tje illusive snark – at least that is a start. The light is going so I think a warm up and coffee is in order.

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Cold fingers and wagtails. They are an arguementative bird but one I have had difficulty capturing but this morning I have succeded. The light was just right – it still is- and as the wagtails argued amongst themselves I was able to get some great views. Now for the snark – here’s hoping.

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Another year another early start. Standing in a frozen wood at first light is special. All around creatures are stirring, calling out almost to proclaim that they survived the night. Over head a lone crow flew by, its wing beats making a low vibrating sound that would have been lost in the normal noise of a Friday morning. However this is a new years morning so few cars are about to drown out the noises of nature.

As for mundane matter of photography well only time will tell whether that has been a worthwhile trip – at least the light has been wonderful.

My fingers are starting to become numb so I’m going to stop now.

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This is getting a bit of a stuck record at the moment – but I am cold. I have no one else to blame but myself as I have spent 2 hours on frozen hill top at Calke Abbey photographing birds. But what a wonderful 2 hours – great light, great views of the birds – brilliant. Now I just need to warm up.

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The light is beutiful but my fingers are frozen solid. Welcome to Swithland reservoir. As I write this birds are tumbling and slipping all across the ice. Makes for great entertainment but I not sure the birds see it that way. It is after all a matter of life and death for them.

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Its another cold on – at least it is nice and bright. I’ve just set and await with anticipation as to what might come along. I’m on line at:

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