Sweetgum and Black Grasses

 I can never resist photographing the frost covering the black grasses (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens). This fallen red leaf from our American sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) added a touch of colour to the picture.

Ice Pattens

 Winter arrives in Ainsdale. Whilst our reflection pool has been a disaster as a water feature, it is a successful successor to my old ice bucket at the cottage. It's produces unique geometric ice patterns.