Saturday 22 January 2011

winter walking

Blue skies and sunshine have been the order of the day here. In fact, they've been the order of the week, along with a distinct nip in the air and a dusting of frost each morning. I love getting out walking first thing - it sets me up for the day, and with frost on the ground there is the bonus of coming home with a clean-ish Walter.

This morning we walked from home, out of town and across farmland. I didn't meet a soul, it was so peaceful. The slates on this tumble-down barn were thick with frost which seemed to emphasise their fragility.

The frost lingered at the field boundaries where the hedges made shadows. And of course Walter loves to roll on the frosty grass. What is it about frost and cold weather that makes a dog turn just a little mad?

Edited to add: Is that a dead sheep.....or is it Walter? A first glance can be deceptive - see the comments!

17 comments:

Diane said...

For one horrid moment I thought you had stumbled across a dead sheep!!!! xxxxxxx

Marigold Jam said...

Me too as I scrolled down!! Looks like a lovely walk and am sure it set you up for the day. Thanks for sharing.

Jane

Simone said...

Lovable Walter. I wish we had more blue skies here. I can cope with the cold but cannot stand the overcast skies that hang damply down!x

harmony and rosie said...

Diane's comment has me rolling around - well, that and the glass of wine probably! You must have had a very long walk Diana, and the walk we did from home today was no where near as scenic as that let me tell you!

K xx

Susan said...

hello - merci for the cat portrait love - ps my current favourite pen (obsessively so) is a black
Prismacolor Fine Line Pen - 03 Nib Size - I have a billion fine line black drawing pens but I will hunt for this one (& only) I must get some more xo Susan & les Gang

Dan said...

I don't think I've ever seen a dog roll around in the frosty grass before - it's a great picture and you can really see the enjoyment on Walter's face (even if he does look a little like a dead sheep).
Dan
-x-

Anonymous said...

I just love walking in your neck of the woods, but haven't been when it's frosty. Every year I walk a stretch of the South West Coastal path, hoping to make the final lap on a zimmer frame if necessary. It's heavenly. What would make it escalate to perfect would be to have a Walter-Doggie to accompany us. He's too lovely, and silly, as all dogs should be!

Frances said...

It's so, so cold here in New York this week, that we don't much fancy any long walks.

I love the look of what you saw as youu and that frolicking pup enjoyed the frosty outdoors round your area. Beautiful!

Also agree with Susan about the wonders of Prismacolor pens. I am experimenting with an 05, and will most likely also want to get an 03 eventually. Their "touch" is just great.

Best wishes.

Griffin said...

Definitely not a dead sheep, more of a mad January Dog! All that bright fresh air and sunlight must do something to dogs, like catnip to cats!!

Loved that picture of the frosty slates, reminds me a little of a painting by Caspar David Friedrich called The Wreck. It's a ship in among ice sheets.

Unknown said...

brrrrr.....

but beautiful.

Unknown said...

brrrrr.....

but beautiful.

Stripeycat said...

Oh how I love crispy cold mornings :) Fabulous picture of the frosted slates and what can I say about Walter? Such beauty and happiness!
Anne.x

Gigibird said...

Harry does a similar thing....I guess it must feel nice....

Louise said...

Ooh no, I knew straightaway it was Walter. Never gave dead sheep a thought! Love the slates. x

Unknown said...

I do so love a frosty walk, it really clears the mind and soul.

Cate said...

gorgeous pics as always! x

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