Today started out bright and sunny. But as was to be expected, by the time I got out with my camera it was dull and overcast, with rain predicted for this evening. I took some photos anyway.
Some of the spring flowers are trying to sneak through, no doubt encouraged by recent mild temperatures.
Ollie wasn’t at all interested, so decided to snack on some juicy grass instead.
This fallen branch has been invaded by moss and fungus already.
During the last few months, many trees have had their roots weakened by flooding. This one has fallen into the small river, and has been left to nature.
The mud is still around, though the temperatures are forecast to drop considerably by next weekend. It was a pleasant enough walk, despite grey skies, and flat light.
beetleypete 
I love Snowdrops! Waiting for the Bluebells in my garden to come up :0)
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Glad you liked them, Kate. We don’t have any in our garden, but we do have some crocuses and tulips.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely! I love Spring flowers, they make me smile :0)
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You have a good eye with the camera my friend, even in the dull shadows of the day your pictures are outstanding.. Bravo.. Take care, Laura
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Thanks for those kind words, Laura. And for taking time to catch up on so many posts too. Much appreciated.
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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Pete, always my pleasure and such a treat for me. I truly love your blog very much and seeing Ollie of course..
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Ollie is my little star, that’s for sure. 🙂
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I’m digging the photos, especially the one of the moss and Ollie.
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Thanks, Lloyd. They were not too bad, considering the weather.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It still looks better than here, Pete. But you’re right. Today it was raining and then sunny and I thought I might manage a reasonable walk later on (I have to fit some writing in before I go out) and now it’s cloudy again. Oh well…
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Thanks, Olga. Lots of rain since last night, and it’s still coming down!
Oh well, staying positive…
Best wishes, Pete.
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Snowdrops! I haven’t seen any since. And because of the mild weather I am worried my tulips won’t grow, they apparently like the cold… I do have one or two crocuses emerging and some dwarf daffodils which are very cheery 🙂 Nice to see Ollie having a good old sniff.
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We have some tulips in the garden, and there is no sign of them appearing just yet. The forecast is for it to get cold again, so there’s still hope for yours.
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Well they don’t usually appear until late spring so there is plenty of time.
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You could have taken black and white photos, thereby painting the landscape in 50 shades of grey (with the option of going 50 shades darker).
I particularly liked the moss and fungus photo. I don’t know that taking photos on an overcast day is necessarily a bad thing. You don’t have to worry about the photo being too dark or too washed out, or about extreme lighting contrasts. (Of course, maybe your camera can handle those situations well.)
It’s not raining in the valley today, but snow is falling in the mountains to the north (Sheep Range) and west (Spring Mountains), adding to significant previous snowfall.
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Thanks, David. All this green and brown around here can look very flat on a dull day. That’s why I looked for the moss and the small flowers, to add something bright.
In an urban landscape, dull weather can add mood or atmosphere to shots. But in Beetley it just makes everything look like camouflage!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie and flowers even if they are early). You’ve made my day Pete!😊
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Thanks, Kim. I asked Ollie to look round for you, but he wouldn’t… Maybe next time?
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aww. Tell him I understand. I’m camera shy sometimes too. Plus, that delicious grass must have been quite the distraction.😊
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It looks like spring! And still makes for good photos. I was all ready for spring here too and then the snow arrived! Makes life interesting! 🙂
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It is an early spring, Susanne. Those plants may well regret popping up their heads too soon!
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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The fungus pic is my favourite. Oh, and Ollie too.
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Thanks, Peggy. Always happy when you find something you like.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, nice to see the land you walk, pretty flowers and good to see Ollie being doggy. Here we did have sun for a little while this morning, but then it all went to ratshit and now the wind is howlerating and wind it be blowing a hooley! Bonkers.
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Thanks, FR. If it is any consolation, things have rapidly gone downhill here too!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thought it might, oh well, fingers xt for tomorrow!
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Thank you for sharing the spring like photos. We got 8+ inches of snow overnight. So, the spring like photos are most welcome. I’m with thoughtsallsorts in liking the one with moss and fungus on the end of the log best. Again, with thoughtsallsorts I think they are all beautiful.
You are having the kind of weather we are supposed to be having. But, someone gave the snow wrong directions, again, this season.
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. I am considering it to be a temporary aberration. We are scheduled for some freezing temperatures later this week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looks remarkably like it does here. Good ol’ British weather 😉
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Same all over, Ros. Dull February. I doubt we can expect much else…
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for making certain to get Ollie into the act, you know that was the first thing I looked for – even before reading the post!! 🙂
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I knew that, GP. I just couldn’t get him to face the camera. Had to settle for grass-munching instead!
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s okay, Pete!!
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Wow…despite the rain, the photos are wonderful. Love the fungus/moss one. In fact, they are all beautiful.
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Thanks very much for your comment. It is much appreciated. I am really pleased that you liked these ‘dull day’ photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s a pleasure. They really are great. Have a wonderful day tomorrow Pete…here’s some South African sunshine for you: ☀☀
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Soaking it up…
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Pete, always nice to see what’s up in your area – great pictures and if nothing else always great to see Ollie!
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Thanks very much, John. He wouldn’t look up though…
Were you happy with the Patriot’s win? Or too busy eating a twinkie stadium?
I discovered that it was actually on TV here, around 3 am. No point in me watching it though, as I wouldn’t have had a clue what was going on.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, the Patriots are hated by many football fans as they’ve been caught twice in the past few years cheating. The Super Bowl MVP Quarterback Tom Brady was actually suspended for the first 4 games this years for being caught cheating in last year’s playoffs…that said, they staged the biggest comeback in history, and if you like sports, you got your money’s worth! No Twinkies for me, however – I post those stories, I don’t eat them!
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Thanks for he inside story on the football, John. And I will cancel my Twinkie order, based on your good advice!
Regards, Pete.
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