Snowflakes

This morning we had the first decent snow of winter and the first chance to take photos of individual snowflakes. Here's the best attempt so far. The trick is to pick out a snowflake with the tip of a knife and move it a cold black surface. :-)

The first was taken on matt black plastic. Photo 2 & 3 used black paper. I'm still looking for a less reflective background and a better way to control the light.

The Big Freeze

The U.K. is entering a new Ice Age, or so the media would have you believe. After a few inches of snow everyone's talking about The Big Freeze and the country has come to a standstill! :-)

The Slopes of Ingleborough

Ingleborough is one of the three peaks of Yorkshire with the remains of an Iron Age hill fort and a Roman camp on the summit. Unfortunately I've never made it to the top, turning back three times thanks to bad weather. Maybe one day :-)

Dawn Over Snowy Fields

Not as much snow as some of you have, but this is how it looks here.

Keep Clear of the Edge, Ben Nevis

Close to the Summit, Ben Nevis

The 'Tourist' Path, Ben Nevis

Rydall Water, Cumbria

The Big Thaw / Nightshade

Snow Falling in Boston, Lincs

The River Witham in the Snow

Caught in a Snowstorm

Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick, Cumbria

Snow in the Lincolnshire Wolds

The Llanberis Path, Snowdon

View of the Summit, Ben Nevis

Early Morning in the Snow