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.

January 4th 2010 - Welcome to our World...

Bright, clear afternoon on a walk by the River Mersey at Otterspool. This blue metal globe propped against a tree caught my eye. Adjacent to this is the original 'Welcome' entrance sign for the International Garden Festival held in Liverpool in 1984. They reminded me of something long forgotten, out of place and uncared for. On the positive side, nature has once again reclaimed this spot - for the time being anyhow.

January 3rd 2010 - Twilight through Sefton Park

This path through Sefton Park was lit by gas lamps during the Victorian era. Having remained in darkness for decades, replica lighting has recently been installed. This gives a sense of how the park would have appeared at twilight in the 1800's. It was cold and crisp with a cloudless sky when I took this photograph at around 5pm this evening.

January 2nd 2010 - Winter's Afternoon at Sudley House

A cold grey day with driving rain and sleet. Took this black and white shot of Sudley House through the trees from the disused stables at the rear of the Art Gallery. An atmospheric location, especially in the rain.

January 1st 2010 - Sunrise on a new decade

I felt this was an appropriate start to my project. A beautiful, peaceful morning, with frost underfoot and the first sun appearing through the trees in Calderstones Park.