I am very lucky to live in a part of the world where I have beautiful things on my doorstep. Normally I would take pictures here on a bright sunny day, or prehaps at night whilst the buildings are ominously lit. However, today I got a rare treat of fog so thick I could barely see 100 yards in front of my face.
I always think fog makes things look completely different, so even though I must have walked this park a hundred times, I never get bored of how it changes.
I don't think there any many parks left now that have a boat house and a boat lake, and on Sundays, you still get the old boys coming down and sailing their minature boats.
There's something so peaceful about reflections on still water. I could have stayed here for hours (if it wasn't so cold!).
Further in to the park there is a fish pond, where on clear days, if you sit very still, you can occasionally spot the flicker of a tail swishing in the water. The fish are well camouflaged though, as there is a regular stork that visits the area. He wasn't there today, but I'm sure I'll see him again soon.
Then in the middle of the park, there is a beautiful bandstand which over the years has seen summer parties, speeches, protests and Christmas carols. The stories it could.
The columns round the outside provide the perfect frame, and also become incredibly handy if you're caught out in bad weather.
Whoever designed this park did a stunning job. (I really should find out, by I do enjoy the mystery). Not only does it look good in the sunshine, but I actually think these little corridors of buildings and trees look even better in the fog.
Thanks for coming on a walk with me through one of my favourite places. I'll leave you with this reflection image that I think is one of my best.
