With the crisp cold and whisper of snow blessing the branches, walking in the forest trails offers constant marvels of glinting light, shape and shadow. I have been surprised that some of the deciduous bushes have held onto their leaves this late into the autumn, but its made for a lovely colourful display, combining the mellow brown, gold and umbers of autumn with the harsher realities of winter. The red berries on the bush (which I can’t identify) offer a hint of festive brilliance: a little detail mostly hidden by leaves and snow.