January 14th 2010 - The Coach House, Calderstones Park

The sandstone Coach House was one of the outbuildings belonging to the Mansion in Calderstones Park. It now houses Ranger Service offices and The Coach House Gallery, where exhibitions of local arts and crafts are regularly held. I was on a mission, as night fell this evening, to photograph the ancient Allerton Oak tree in the Park when I took this shot.

January 13th 2010 - Everton Water Tower

Awoke to yet another fresh blanket of snow in Liverpool. Took this black and white image of the Grade 2 listed Water Tower on Everton Brow. Great views of the city from the top of the Brow (not today though - far too misty). I like the juxtaposition of the old and the new buildings in this scene and the fact that something as standard as a water tower is built in such an impressive and imposing style, with great attention to architectural detail.

January 10th 2010 - Winter Scene at Holt's Field

It feels like most of the south of the city has taken up residence at Holt's Field since the snow fell and stayed. I liked the contrast of the monochrome snow and trees with the red coat worn by one of the walkers in this photograph. Some thawing this evening but more snow showers are on their way.

January 8th 2010 - Springwood

Liverpool is still under a blanket of icy white. Passing by Springwood Cemetery I noticed how peaceful this corner of ancient resting places looked covered by undisturbed snow in the late afternoon sunshine, with the chapel of rest behind. Not a place I would usually walk through, I was pleasantly surprised by the tranquility I found when I ventured in to take this photograph.

January 7th 2010 - Peter Pan Statue in the Snow

I've always loved the detail on this statue of Peter Pan in Sefton Park. At first light this morning, his raised arms looked like snow covered branches and blended with the trees behind. Liverpool remains under a blanket of thick snow and ice, but sunny spells are forecast for later.

January 6th 2010 - Sledging on Holt's Field

A scene well known to many, Holt's Field in Mossley Hill - the place to be with a sledge when it snows and school's out in Liverpool. Great views over Mossley Hill and Allerton then across to the River and the distant factories beyond. A strange early afternoon light reflected by the powdery snow (Image best viewed magnified).

January 5th 2010 - Fairy Glen at Sefton Park

Heavy snowfall overnight in Liverpool. Took this photograph at the Fairy Glen underneath the Iron Bridge in Sefton Park. Liked the contrast of the bright white snow against the deep green moss and exposed conifer branches. A magical place - it lives up to its name.