As autumn gives way to winter, different aspects of nature create new opportunities for photography…

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(Above: the shores of Lake Windermere – a winter favourite to come)

Photographically, I prefer the UK Met Office’s guidance on the dates for the beginning of each season. In this convention, winter’s start is the first day of December, so this will be the last of the ‘Mellow Moods for Autumn’ series. Next week, I’ll look for that more ‘stark’ look that winter forces on us…

(Above: Still an autumnal sun; looking south towards Heysham beach)

To close the present series I’ve selected a few of the shots from this past week. We have an energetic collie dog who needs a lot of exercise. Beaches are her favourite landscape, so we’re often to be found on walks that take in a lot of sand. One of the best is…