Monday, 27 December 2010

The Ice Man Cometh - (Well actually I think he's well and truly here)

Boxing Day Walks

Yesterday Dave and I went on a couple of walks to blow away the cobwebs. I think you will all agree that  Jack Frost has truly been working his magic.

First up some photographs of the old quarry workings at Bollihope Burn.


 


Then a drive over the moors to Bowlees Picnic Area in Teesdale.

One of the lower frozen waterfalls...


...then a little further on, just around the corner...

Wow!!!
Sumerhill force literally "frozen" in flow.

Behind the waterfall...




The ice was so stunning that it inspired Dave to take no less than 168 photographs but I have only bored you with shown you a small sample.

When he had finally exhausted his creative bent, we retired home to a warm fire, hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream and homemade shortbread - bliss ;oD

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17 comments:

  1. Scented Sweetpeas27 December 2010 at 21:20

    Lol I can see why Dave took so many photos, they are stunning images. I would have probably taken more :-)

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  2. Tilly Rose27 December 2010 at 22:20

    Wow! faberooney piccies....
    Karen x x x

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  3. ♥ emma bear forever ♥28 December 2010 at 10:50

    Stunning pics ~ not surprised that Dave took so many pics, I would of done so too. It must of been so cold there over the past few weeks x

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  4. Blueberry Heart28 December 2010 at 11:16

    AMAZING! May have to drag t'other half over there to take tome myself! Fabulous photos!
    BH x

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  5. The Cloth Shed28 December 2010 at 11:18

    Spectacular photos, especially the waterfall....no wonder you took so many!
    Julie x

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  6. Penny Dreadful Vintage28 December 2010 at 12:38

    Wowee, it looks like Narnia!

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  7. Vix28 December 2010 at 17:04

    How magical! Lovely but a bit too cold for my liking. Hope you've had a marvellous Xmas. xxx

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  8. Unknown28 December 2010 at 17:28

    Wow! Gorgeous photos, the waterfall frosen is absoloutely stunning! I think I would have taken loads of photos too! :) x

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  9. Donna -Little Tiny Stitches28 December 2010 at 22:43

    What stunning waterfalls :0)
    How lucky you are to live near enough to visit.
    I too would have taken loads of photos.
    They're stunning.
    Have a great week and Happy New Year.
    Donna

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  10. Anonymous29 December 2010 at 13:37

    Wonderful!

    S x

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  11. Henar29 December 2010 at 16:36

    Those pics are so beautiful, what an amazing place to take some pics!!
    xx

    www.ohmyvogue.com

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  12. pamela29 December 2010 at 20:51

    Wow wow wow! No time for out and about until house move is finished, so a very special 'thank you' for sharing these;) I showed your Blog to my sister and my Dad. Dad's nearly eighty and he was astounded by the photo's - loved them! BTW We couldn't ever remember seeing the Wear frozen over before - Dad recalls seeing mini icebergs floating through Durham though.
    Hugs xxx

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  13. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den30 December 2010 at 10:59

    Wow - some stunning photos there. Amazing how pretty frozen water can look.

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  14. Anonymous30 December 2010 at 21:41

    What brilliant photos, there great.

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  15. Pea Green Kitty31 December 2010 at 18:27

    Wow I am amazed! What stunning photos!
    Gee I wish I had been there with my camera!!!
    Wishing you all the best for a happy new year!
    xx

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  16. Anonymous2 January 2011 at 20:16

    beautiful photos.

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  17. Roslyn Mitchell Designs8 January 2011 at 02:56

    Wow! These photos are amazing! I really love the one behind the waterfall! x

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