Monthly Archive: January 2020

Somerset Levels in the Mist - From Crook Peak, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_2678

First Mist

My First Mist I’m not sure that this is the first blanket mist of the year – but it is to me. Recently I have been climbing (walking up) Crook Peak in the dark....

Fist snow of the year - Cooks Fields, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_4813

First Snow

The First Snow We recently had snow for the first time this year.  We did have some last October, not very much but with the autumn colours out it was pretty photogenic.  I did...

Parrock Hill and The Beacon - Corton Denham, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_4086

Parrock Hill and The Beacon

Corton Denham is a small village tucked away within an amazing hills.  I went there to photograph snowdrops, but they were not yet open so I went for a walk around Cadbury Castle (Camelot...

Snowdrops - Milborne Wick, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_3800

Milborne Wick

Milborne Wick The hamlet of Milborne Wick lies just north of its much bigger neighbour Milborne Port on the Somerset and Dorset border.  It is hidden away in a steep sided valley tucked out...

Roof Tiles - Church of St John the Baptist, Horsington, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_3689

Horsington

Horsington The village is famous for the dip in the busy A357.  But it has more than that including a village pond, a pub, village hall and a church.  Today set off in search...

Wavering Down

Recently the mists of the Somerset Levels have been breaking like waves against the southern ridge of Mendip Hills.  So I headed up Wavering Down in the hope of some more. Wavering Down At...

Lynchcombe Sycamores - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_3358H

Mendip Sunset

Perfect Sunset I looked out my window, saw the clear blue sky, and immediately thought there could be good sunsets this evening.  I quickly packed my camera and tripod and dashed up the Mendip...

The Gardens - Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_2446

Bishops Snowdrops

The Gardens The Bishop’s Palace in Wells is about to start several weekends of Snowdrop Celebrations.  Visitors will be able to enjoy a carpet of snowdrops around the Gardens. So I sneaked in early...

Dawn Mist - From Crook Peak, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_2703

Crook Peak

Mist fills the Axe Valley looking towards Cheddar in Somerset. Half way up Crook Peak and it’s time to take some photographs. Many people have seen its peak as they drive passed on the...

Snowdrops - St Michaels Church, Blackford, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_1836

Blackford Snowdrops

St Michael’s Church Definitely my favourite churchyard for snowdrops.  Each year St Michael’s church in Blackford in South Somerset puts on a wonderful display.  The snowdrops have been grown in a perfect location to...