snow drop bonanza

A few days ago, I took a lunch time stroll along the river Kelvin. It was mighty high and brown. I had never seen it quite so close to the riverbank. The sandy river beach on the far side of the river is almost completely submerged.

It had been dry for a few days but the mud and squelch along the river path was still monumental. Undeterred, I enjoyed the views and the snow drops. Lots of snow drops. I don't know what it is with snowdrops, they just make me happy. There were small clusters, and there were large snow drop covered areas. Lets enjoy them together, shall we?

This is a patch that has been planted in memory of someone loved. I like the idea of having a snow drop memorial. I may have to mention this to my family.

And here are some snowdrops that have found a space around a tree. I have planted small clumps of snowdrops around my fruit trees and hope that in a few year's time they'll spread like here.

I can't really walk past trees without admiring the intricate patterns created by bark and branching points. I also like moss and lichens growing on trees. 

There are still some signs of summers past. It is difficult to imagine now that this skeleton of a flower once was covered in bright pink flowers. The new shoots will be appearing soon at the base. 

Just a few impressions of nature as I experience it on a normal day. You can find beauty anywhere you look. All you need to do is look. Have a lovely day. xx