On the 12th day of naturemas...

nature got me outside and reminded me spring will come.

Jan 05, 2025

Hello, this is the last installment of my 12 days of nature photos to bring a dose of nature joy to your inboxes during these btwixmas days. I’m sharing a photo taken in nature each day from 25th Dec through to the 5th January. No long commentary, just a little glimmer that I’ve noticed. To see previous days, head to my main page.

And so here we are, the final day of Naturemas. Doing this little project has helped me through a difficult and strange period. How? It’s meant I’ve had to get up, dressed, and outside, however I felt and whatever the weather. I’ve squeezed in quick walks like today, dashed out in my PJs to catch the fros,t and made time for longer walks. Yes, this is what I do anyway, but not every day. And given the weather and some days where I really wanted to stay wrapped in blankets, I wouldn’t have gone out but for the motivation to write to you.

So, today, while waiting for the bread dough to prove, I donned my big coat and went to see what I could find. As always, there was plenty, despite the low light and occasional need for windscreen wipers on my glasses.

But, I’ve chosen this.

Very early flowering cherry I think, adorned with a raindrop

A little reminder that spring will come. A pop of pink amongst the grey and brown.

What have you noticed today? Much of the UK got some level of snow it seems - other than us. While I know it can cause problems, it also hopefully brings joy and smiles, and makes a great photo. Do pop across to our chat thread to share.