Today is the shortest day of the year; the day when we experience the dark for longer than any other day of the year. Looking outside my window it’s hardly light with the mountains obscured by sheets of drizzle. It’s a day of reflection; Covid cases increasing, Brexit talks at a stalemate and borders closed.Continue reading “Winter solstice 2020”
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It’s all about the light
Living on the west coast of Wales the light is constantly changing. In the winter the contrast and drama are quite extraordinary. This last week has been a visual feast here between the mountains and the sea, with the most superb sunsets and numerous glitter paths on the sea leading west. Then, inland, huge snowContinue reading “It’s all about the light”
Reflections / Bonfire Night
After a week of wild stormy weather and change, today brought a thick frost and some welcome sunshine. A clear sky meant I woke this morning to the most spectacular dawn and a clarity of light that autumn and winter bring. Long shadows and a busy garden full of birds. It was uncannily still lastContinue reading “Reflections / Bonfire Night”
Let sleeping dogs lie
We’ve only had Meg, my puppy muse, for 5 days and already life is more chaotic, less calm. Mornings start early and I’m ready for bed soon after dark. There are many, many advantages though… Fun, frivolity and sheer cuteness being just a few. Something I hadn’t anticipated though was being up at dawn. AsContinue reading “Let sleeping dogs lie”
Nuala Dunn Artist 