A beautiful start to 2026 with clear, crisp days but a slightly cloudy night on the 4th, so no pics of a full moon.
No tripod with me either for the night shots. So plain hand held i-phone and cold fingers.
Over the field 2 – stars
Misty morning – had to stop off to go take in the view
Clocks went back this morning and instead of lying in, I got up and out for a trail run around Shere, Surrey, by about 7:15am.
I am so glad I did, as I was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise and low lying mists, clearing to a sunny day.
The tracks, woodland and views across the Surrey Hills National Landscape full of colour, making it difficult not to stop frequently for another photograph.
Few words on this post, just photographs.
From Shere to the outskirts of Farley Green and back.
I love taking photographs of fire. No two pictures will ever be the same as the flames rise and fall; you also get so many contrasts with embers that glow a magical red or the firewood and dead branches providing a stark contrast to the bright orange flames around them.
Mist and Fog descends as we all prepare for Christmas
Fog and mist has disended on the surrounding hills through November and December, giving spectacular landscapes from Newlands Corner, whilst prompting us all to use fog lights for safer driving.
As Christmas lights and decorations go up, the village looks so welcoming, with the annual get together as the villages of Peaslake, Chilworth and Gomshall join Shere for Carols in the Square on Christmas Eve.
Hopefully the following pictures capture the festive season in this lovely part of the country.
Late autumn colours of November followed by bonfire night celebrations and the art of writing your name in reverse, to capture on camera set on long exposure.
The winter mists descend on Newlands Corner.
Christmas festivities begin with Carols in the Square
Creating a festive mood at home
Spring brings with it signs of new life, whether in the fields, woodland or gardens. From the sight of lambs that never fails to bring a warm smile to the vibrant colours of bluebells and the bowing heads of elegant snow drops.
On the weather front, this year, spring has served a delicious mix of four seasons in one, with rain, sunshine, frost and even a few flakes of snow in April. This is the joy of being in England, you never really know what you are going to wake up to.
A walk in the rain (or not)
One of my goals this year was to go for a walk in the rain. As I was enjoying a break from work in April, this seemed the best opportunity to try and achieve this simple goal. It proved more difficult than expected due to the ever changing weather. A short shower did not count and there were plenty of those.
One attempt (9 April) the rain was pouring when I Left the house and within five minutes had stopped, i decided to enjoy the walk anyway and try and capture the effects of the earlier rain.
At last some rain…..
I finally got the chance to don my wellies on 15 April and out I trod with my camera.
Eight miles
On 12 April I set off with a map, rucksack with water, light snacks, camera and mono pod (admittedly used more to aid walking through uneven tourrain than for photography) for an eight mile walk.
I headed towards the village stream and followed it until the last ford and turned left, eventually finding my way out towards Albury Heath, Shophouse Lane in Farley Green and and back. It was a challenge to just walk straight past the William IV on the way back.
It was so nice to get out and about, this was the longest walk I had completed four a couple of years since having long thoracic nerve problems impacting my shoulder and suffering labrynthitis last year.
I just love the fluffy clouds
Spring 2016 has been a real joy.
In and Around Shere 