Hoar frost

Well here we are, back on this side of the Atlantic! Christmas at home... Flying into London this morning was exciting, a blanket of fog covered the city. As the fog lifted on the drive home the countryside was stunning - hoar frost and misty sunshine giving the whole place a magical feel. This frosty spiderweb was waiting at my parents' front gates to welcome me - I just wish I'd thought to bring my tripod!

The downside of all this icy beauty was black ice on the motorway - someone shot straight into the back of us, shunting us into the car in front. Dad's car's a write-off but no-one's hurt so I suppose we should be glad.

Details: Nikon D70, 105mm, f/3.5, 1/40s, ISO 200. Beaconsfield, 20 December 2006.