Sharp light

I took these shots at sunset the day we had a cold clear sky, I was hoping to do more today, but I've managed to chop the top off a finger on my left hand with my new vegetable knife, thereby adding a bit of unwanted protein to the soup.

So I've spent yesterday and today having it treated and dressed down at the surgery. Luckily it is knitting together nicely, otherwise I'd have faced a 20 mile hike to A&E. But it is bloody sore and it is a shame that I can't drive as the large dressing on the offending finger would be very good for making rude gestures.

And as I can't drive I can't get to the places I was planning to go with all my photo gear, so I'll have to leave it until next week, when hopefully we'll still be experiencing these hard frosts.

This triptych was taken with my favourite lens, which has really good glass in it, it always produces tack sharp images. Teasel are just fantastic in low winter light.

PS I won't mention the old and new years, as I just find this time of year a bit maudlin.

I have my family and friends, and food and shelter and warmth and right now that makes me feel blessed enough. I hope you do too.