Winter Solstice

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year.  From now on the days gradually get longer until the Summer Solstice in June.  We have had wet and murky weather for most of the week but today there was a break in the clouds and the Sun and blue sky made a brief appearance.

I like the composition of the photo above with the shadowy evergreens to the right, a waxing gibbous moon towards the top and a plane soaring upwards to the left.  I took this photo just before sundown.

I am still taking a slow and methodical walk to Christmas and savouring the small things such as the first bite of stollen cake or a fine sweet sherry. 

This weekend I will consolidate any jobs I have left to do.  The curtain making will take place in the new year now as it is not imperative that I have new dining room curtains up by Christmas.

I hope that you have enjoyed taking a slow walk to Christmas with me. x

Winter Wonderland

The frost turned the area surrounding the farm and vineyard into a winter wonderland. The trees and wild flowers were covered with the delicate touch of Mother Nature's frosting.

A stunning picture postcard scene with an ethereal atmosphere.  The vineyard volunteers posed for a photograph to capture the memory of the day.  The date was 12.12.12 and the photo was taken at 12.12.  How spooky is that?