Learning in the u3a movement

Opened my bedroom blinds early morning in 2021 and wow the MAGIC of winter in the woods surrounding my village♥️ Lovely!

Walking home along The Leas l came across this little treasure.

Winter sunset over Brownlow.

When we had the last really cold snap I wanted to try taking photos of bubbles freezing following online guidance and persevering outside for an hour without success as it was too windy. I took the set-up into my cold garden room and thought that this image was an interesting alternative.

It was a late but cold and frosty afternoon when I saw the Robin perched on a cup, part of a bird feeder station. The Robin made me feel cold just by looking at the bird and seeing thrice on its beak!!!!

In winter there are masses of dead leaves on the ground, but these leaves in a puddle have a beauty all of their own

Tiny leaves of autumn mixed with the early sprinkling of snow inspired me, so pretty!

This was taken on a beautiful very frosty morning in January 2021 in my village.

This picture shows the boardwalk across the meadow at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, except before the ice and snow arrived this part of the meadow was flooded joining up two of the lakes on the reserve.

Since I have had to Shield for most of the last year I have been unable to enjoy my hobby of photography but it has given me the chance to relive past holidays through my photos. This seal pup, born around Christmas time, was taken at Winterton beach in North Norfolk during our annual visit to this lovely area.

During one of my daily walks, it had been snowing and the Red House in the lane stood out amongst the snowy white fields and added a touch of warmth to the scene.

Ducks in flight

I took this photo on 31st December 2020 at 6.45am. The moonlight streaming through my bedroom window had woken me. At first, I was puzzled by the brightness and then I realised it was moonlight. I jumped out of bed and grabbed my iPhone and took this picture (including several others). It was a magical scene and I watched for several minutes until thick cloud hid the moon from sight.

A seasonal snowman, built by my (grown-up) daughter during our snowy winter.

This photo was taken walking towards the top of Longridge Fell, in The Ribble Valley. The stone wall is typical of the area and I love the way the clean white snow enhances the wall and the trees.