We’ve been slowly getting into the Christmas spirit here. The tree is up, the mantelpiece adorned with our favourite festive pieces and we’ve ventured into the city to admire the lights and Christmas displays. In December, though, I love most of all to enjoy that natural December magic, seeking out those quiet places away from the bright lights.
Along with writing cards and watching old Christmas movies, it’s one of my favourite rituals at this time of year. For me, it’s a lovely way to try and achieve some balance in what can be a busy and rather stressful period for most of us.
The beauty of December
We’ve had some crisp, if very cold, days in December and for me it can be a challenge using my camera because my hands get so cold. It can be hard too to imagine there is much to photograph, everything lies so bare and dormant. But therein lies the beauty of December. The bareness allows that beautiful winter light to seep through leafless branches and hedgerows and illuminate the scene before you.
Scenes of December magic
I watched a photography programme on Sky Arts a few months back and there was a quote ‘ People with cameras lead peculiar and magical lives’. I can’t think of another month where that is more true than in December.
When the view from the garden is as stunning as this…
And for a while on the shore, sea and sky merge in a haze of winter blue…
Or when a walk along a country lane leads you to these handsome boys…
Thank you
And so, as the sun sets on another year and I sign off for 2019, I’d just like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you find your own December magic in the days ahead. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments this year. I can’t tell you how much it means to me.
Thanks for stopping by and see you in 2020 !
Paula x
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Wonderful post, Paula. I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too! 🤗
Ah thank you very much. That’s very kind of you 🙂
You have captured December perfectly in your gallery. Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020.
Thank you very much. I can’t believe Christmas is just over a week away !
Such lovely photography, Paula. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
Thank you so much. See you in 2020 (yikes !)
Merry Christmas and a Very happy new year! ❤️
Ah thank you chum. I’m sure I’ll see you on Instagram before the big day !
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Gorgeous photos, you’ve really developed skills and style as a photographer. Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! X
Thank you for that lovely feedback. I really appreciate it. I can’t believe Christmas is just round the corner !
Same to you, Paula! I certainly enjoyed your lovely photos.
Thank you….much appreciated !
Lovely pictures as always, they really show December’s natural beauty. Have a fantastic Christmas. Xx
And you too x
A beautiful set of photographs, Paula. Best wishes to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year.
Thank you so much. And to you too 🙂
Such a beautiful post & pictures!! Christmas comes slowly to me this year as well but I finally found some spirit. I don’t like to wish away time so it comes when it comes. Best wishes & Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thank you very much 🙂 I guess we all find Christmas at our own pace. Thanks too for dropping by !
Your photos really capture those magical moments of stillness Paula, have a fabulous Christmas and I hope the new year is good to you.
Thank you so much Andrea. Hope you and yours have a happy Christmas. See you in 2020 !
You too, see you then!
Thanks for posting such beautiful photos and thoughtful words. It makes me pause, which is a lovely thing.
Thank you for your lovely comments. Have a happy Christmas 🙂
Such beautiful photos. So full of inspiration 💗 Happy New Year 🎉🎄
Oh thank you Lisa. Happy New Year to you too. I can hardly believe it’s almost 2020 ! 🙂