Friday, 26 January 2018

One Special January Day

Hello Lovelies,
yesterday's walk in the beautiful south Derbyshire countryside was particularly lovely. When the sun shines at this time of year the light can be quiet magical. The low angle of the sun illuminating the contours of the landscape and bringing a very welcome shot of intense colour. The very first brave blooms are emerging and they always look especially delightful with added sunlight.

I'm not going to write a description of each picture, I think they can tell a story themselves. Why not click on the first one to enlarge it, then scroll through and see what caught my eye when we ventured on a  walk from HERE and stopped for lunch HERE
























































Waterside walking, rolling hills, gushing streams, old trees, bird spotting and craftsmen working. Drifts of perfectly dainty Snowdrops in a natural setting. A stately home with clean loos and a warm cafe with a tasty treat. An old village, rooftops and Catkins....and not too much mud. Plus it was only half an hours drive from home. Could this be the perfect winter walk? Yesterday is certainly felt like it.
What a lovely day.

Jacquie x

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13 comments:

  1. Jules26 January 2018 at 09:46

    A beautiful walk Jacquie. It is so important to savour these bright sunny days at this time of year. X

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  2. CJ26 January 2018 at 09:57

    Beautiful Derbyshire, I do so love a winter walk. There is a spot on my morning walk where the light is fantastic whenever the sun is out. I come round a corner, and there it is, on sunny days, shining through the trees onto a mossy path. Just an ordinary spot normally, but in the winter sunshine, quite magical, as you say. Have a lovely weekend Jacquie. CJ xx

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  3. Vesna Armstrong26 January 2018 at 10:04

    What a delightful and varied winter walk! It can't be any better for January. Lovely pics, Jacquie....x

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  4. mamasmercantile26 January 2018 at 10:32

    You took us on a beautiful stroll, the photographs are stunning.

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  5. Dinahsoar26 January 2018 at 14:29

    I did what you suggested and the photos did tell a story. What a wonderful walk! And to see that many deer resting/grazing so peacefully, was a bonus surely. Made me wish I could be THERE. And wonderful for you that it is so close to home!

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  6. Anonymous26 January 2018 at 18:11

    I enjoyed that walk, from the comfort of my laptop! Photo 20 is my favourite - that beautiful mossy wall and the sheep. Your snowdrops seem to be ahead of ours here in Hampshire though maybe I've been looking in the shadier woods. Have a lovely weekend. A

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  7. Angela26 January 2018 at 19:48

    Looks like a perfect winter walk! Love seeing the snowdrops. We have daffodils come up here.

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  8. Louise26 January 2018 at 20:01

    What a gorgeous walk! I've seen my first snowdrops this week, but not that many. I can't believe what a beautiful day you had yesterday, it was wet and windy further north! Today has been sunny though.

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  9. wendy26 January 2018 at 23:02

    Lovely lovely walk. I love the thatched roof, reminds me of our trip last year and in 2016 too lucky us from Oz. Always nice seeing deers too ♥

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  10. ellen b.27 January 2018 at 00:09

    It really does look like a perfect winter walk! So many great things to see. Love those snowdrops!

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  11. Teresa Kasner27 January 2018 at 01:07

    How wonderful the sun warmed you and the countryside on this gorgeous walk! You certainly live near some very picturesque places. Loved the boats lined up and the sea of SnowDrops. Simply divine.. as always.. thank you for sharing your beauty with us. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  12. Ellen D.27 January 2018 at 14:32

    Wow, Jacquie! Beautiful pictures! It seems as if you live in such a different world or time from me! Has it looked like this for ages and ages and ages? How lucky you are to live there!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  13. jeannemarie27 January 2018 at 14:39

    LOVE your walks!! We've lost our snow cover, but it's still winter browns and grays here.

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