Temporary…

There was a lull in proceedings this morning, the rain stopped and the wall to wall grey sky broke to allow the clouds to show themselves as they scudded across the Blackmore Vale in the relentless, and biting, wind.

It was a welcome break after all the rain we’ve experienced over the last few days and a great opportunity to get out and about without getting soaking wet. As it is the day has gone from strength to strength and , as we speak, the sun has been shining for the last hour or so, I’m beginning to wonder whether or not I should have delayed things and gone out a little later this afternoon but, bird in the hand scenario, I didn’t want to waste the morning in the hope of better things to come.

I’m drawn to this location, high up on Okeford Hill overlooking the vale and along the ridge westwards, it is in turn both solitary, bleak and windswept on some occasions and on others warm and beautiful, it has two distinct sides to it and all dependent on the weather. This morning it was bitingly cold in the stiff wind under the galloping clouds but on a quiet summers evening as the sun sets it’s a very different beast offering delightful views across the vale as far as the eye can see.

Whatever the weather it’s an imposing location and often offers up some photographic opportunities, I was more than glad of this morning’s venture to the top of the hill even if it was only a brief visit, there will be other, more pleasurable encounters no doubt.