The First Day of Winter

Last night the clocks went back one hour from British Summer Time to Greenwich Meantime. This is the watershed that marks the real start of winter. From today it gets dark at about 4.30 in the afternoon. The first day is always a bonus though as there is an extra hour in bed. I took advantage of this by being out and about early, walking briskly to the seafront. Between showers I was rewarded with some lovely views. The strong northerly wind was blowing the sea into churning mass as it became constricted in Scarborough’s North Bay. With the headland outlined in bright sun it made for a couple of spectacular photos.

Later during the walk I was treated to a lovely rainbow as the sun from the south contrasted with the inky black sky in the north. It proved that although it was the first day of winter, nature has many glories to exhibit.