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A trip to Box Hill at dawn – Part two

0 Written by Lisa on 12th Dec 2014 in Inspiration

Frosty morning on Box Hill Lisa Cox Garden Designs

I hope you enjoyed the photographs I shared on Wednesday of my trip to Box Hill last Saturday at dawn.

Today I am going to share some more only this time they’re close ups of some of the seed heads and plants that were shining out in the early morning sunshine.

Hawthorne in winter dawn Lisa Cox Garden Designs

It amazed me how the sunshine makes the pictures feel warm – I can assure you it was far from toasty…in fact we needed some time to thaw out when we got back.

Rose hips at dawn Lisa Cox Garden Designs

Old Man's Beard at sunrise Lisa Cox Garden Designs

But some plants I think become really photogenic in winter when the leaves have fallen and all that’s remaining are the seed heads.

Misty morning at Box Hill Lisa Cox Garden Designs

Cow parsley in particular looks lovely on a frosty morning…

Golden cow parsley on Box Hill Lisa Cox Garden Designs

Cow Parsley at dawn Lisa Cox Garden Designs

Cow parsley Box Hill frosty morning Lisa Cox Garden Designs

And somehow even brambles look fabulous, I guess because they’re quite architectural against the stark landscape.

Winter bramble at sunrise Lisa Cox Garden Designs

I loved the frost-covered grass which came to life with the sunlight behind it…

Golden grass at sunrise Box Hill Lisa Cox Garden Designs

Golden grass at sunrise Lisa Cox Garden Desighns

Frosty grass as dawn Lisa Cox Garden Designs

I’m so pleased that we made the effort to get up early, even despite the cold fingers and toes. It was inspiring and interesting to take photographs in a different light, especially with no-one around….the only downside was that we were far too early for the Cafe at the top of Box Hill.  Next time we’ll be taking a hot flask of coffee!

 

(Images: Lisa Cox)

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