Winter tree canopy
Winter has a reputation for being long, dark and wet, but to my mind it is one of the most photogenic times of year. In winter you can see every detail of the tree canopy. The fractal beauty is outstanding, and completely obscured during the summer.
Then there is the winter light. It has a lovely watery quality, a cool beauty. It comes in from a low angle all through the day. Like a perpetual sunrise or sunset, it illuminates the tree trunks and branches with a stark contrast to bring out the true structure of the tree, branches, bark and twigs.
Even in the rain, and in dull weather, there is beauty in the hazy wetness of the woods, a lovely softness that you get at no other time of year.
The woods in winter have a true grandeur that is hidden in summer. They are definitely worth a visit.
Our woods on a damp winter day
The plantation in winter
Birch woodland path in winter
Birch Wood Path
Canal trees in winter
Along the canal in winter
Alvecote Wood 
Beautiful photographs! A couple of those images would make wonderful wood engravings (the canopy & the plantation pictures). The first of the canal pictures is so inviting that even with the awful gales we’ve been having here, I am tempted to take a walk along the towpath not far from here; unfortunately today the whole area seems to be underwater! A lovely post as always & inspirational!
Thank you. It is blowing a gale here today, but yesterday was a beautiful day and I took advantage of it. It was nice to get out. I’ve been ill again for quite a while.
I’m sorry to hear that. Have a very happy healthy & peaceful New Year from N.I.