winter light
there is a compensation for the shortness of days and the lessening of light in December.
it’s the softness and warmth of the light around dusk
which enfolds the countryside in a magical cocoon of pinkish glamour
taking Bimba for a short second walk at this time of day
especially in the green lane
or Clip street where the outlook is over towards the sea
the light and the sky always a reward.
or on frosty mornings, when the light twinkles sequins in the leaves
outlines sculptural shapes
like jewellery
and we stand and gawp at the magnificence.
or we listen for geese
it’s been Brent geese this week, inland from their usual coastal marsh haunts for easier pickings on the winter wheat in the cold
and they did get a few days peace on this field
until their presence was noted and a bird scarer installed – a huge bang with a big puff of smoke, and they were up and away … now the weather has warmed up so I hope they are back on the saltmarshes.
one sunny but cold morning we explored parts of Bullfer grove I’d not bothered with before.
a path around the far side was rather inviting
amongst fallen leaves which the evening before had glowed copper
still bright in daylight
the low sun picks out the hedges and trees
and bracken in a slow fire.
this morning it’s much milder, and gloomier
in the soft grey light. I have to think about three large paintings looking towards the coast at Cley, at Cley 18 for which I’ve been selected to make good my proposal …..
though I have a few more of these still life paintings to work on.