Snow on Snow

Spring is on its way as the birds are singing in the early morning and looking for twigs, moss and grass to make their nests. The daffodils are struggling to come into bloom.

We are having cold winds and still some snow. These are photos taken a few weeks ago. This is snow that has stayed protected from the warmth of the sun.

Snow on the edge of the road.

Hedgehog snow

Snow sand dunes.

Snow dunes

Snow on the road towards Alston.

A dirty snow verge

This snow was on the top of Hartside, It was about 60 cm high and had been pushed into the verge by the snow plough.

Dirty verge

Leaving Alston yesterday there was a surprise snow shower. The sky was very dramatic as snow was falling one side of the hill and blue sky appearing from the other side. The edge of the clouds looked as though they had been crimped. This all happened within a few minutes.

Illumination

The clouds drift apart to reveal the intense blue sky.

Drama and movement

Down in the valley there was no snow but the suns rays were very evident.

Rays of sunshine

You do not normally find giraffes in Cumbria.

Watching the passersby

I've got a crick in my neck

This castellated building is part of a farm at Clifton.

A tower of strength

What would it be like to live in this tower?

Where is Rapunzel?

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