the tree and the snow by jantan

the tree and the snow

an irritating day weather-wise. A bit of everything really. Not enough snow to be interesting, and just enough to be a complete pain. Had to carry 14 big buckets of water up a slippery slope in a snow storm made up of those big fluffy wet flakes from the tap to the stables because my bloomin' hosepipe was frozen up. This was followed by rain, sleet and then bright sunshine.

The tree in this shot is the one that usually features in my 'same tree, different sky' album. I took the shot just before going through the gate into the field where I tried to take some more, but it was tea time so the donks and goats started to hassle me for hay and the goats decided that my tripod was the ideal thing for scratching the itchy bit between their horns on. Not great for stability!
Ooh lovely, the sky's on fire.
January 14th, 2013  
this is lovely (and I thought of that word before I saw Boxplayer's note:)

January 14th, 2013  
Oh this lovely peaceful scene doesn't represent your day at all! Am picturing the chaotic scene instead....
January 14th, 2013  
Reminds me of what the word, moors, is all about! 14 buckets! Amazon woman!
January 14th, 2013  
I love this! It reminds me of Little House on the Prairie! I remember when I was a little girl watching that show, I wished I had a place of solitude like they did to go and sit. THIS is it! I wish I had something like this near where I live.
January 14th, 2013  
Beautiful shot, Jan. FAV
January 14th, 2013  
This is beautiful . The contrast of the sky and the snow is great.
January 14th, 2013  
I love this, faved of course, how could you not, it is so beautiful and the tree just makes it perfect.
January 14th, 2013  
Beautiful shot Jan, and a commentary to remind us how tough a farmers lot is.
January 14th, 2013  
Kaz
After reading the commentary and looking at that gorgeous image I had to fave :-)
January 14th, 2013  
@seanoneill Trouble is Sean, I choose to do this. I'm not a proper farmer, just have a few pet animals. The bit I have to do does make me feel for the farmers tho, like you say.
January 14th, 2013  
Fantastic sky! We are in the icebox right now- but thankfully no snow yet.
January 14th, 2013  
I am a sucker for dramatic skies and rural landscape. Beautiful pic and a fav.
January 15th, 2013  
You are one tough woman. Great landscape shot.
January 15th, 2013  
What a beautiful picture.
January 15th, 2013  
Wonderful glow in the distant sky! I feel for you having to work outside in weather like that... makes me feel guilty about dreading walking my dogs in the rain.
January 15th, 2013  
wow love this
January 15th, 2013  
Stunning!
January 15th, 2013  
Great shot!
January 15th, 2013  
Beautiful scene, very peaceful looking
January 15th, 2013  
A beautiful scene,love the fiery sky !!
January 15th, 2013  
A fantastic scene and I enjoyed reading about the animals interrupting your photo shoot. ;-)
January 15th, 2013  
Jen
Love the sky.. I know exactly what you mean about the irritating weather.. The last two days I've gone out early and it's clouded up, so I head home and the sun comes out!
January 15th, 2013  
Wonderful sunset capture!
January 16th, 2013  
Beautiful shot!
January 16th, 2013  
Stunning.
January 17th, 2013  
Love your pov with this shot... and your donks and goats are just adorable.... ♥
January 19th, 2013  
This is such a peaceful scene, one would never know the turmoil that was lurking in the wings.
You managed to get a stunning shot despite everything. :-)
January 22nd, 2013  
Brilliant colours. Fav!
January 24th, 2013  
way cool. very nice!
March 5th, 2013  
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