Tree Stalker!

I overslept and missed the best of the frost so went in search of some in the woods. I found a lot of squelchy mud and was in serious danger of heat exhaustion as I had so many layers on as I clearly remembered the last time I had gone out in a severe frost! In total 6 upper layers - 1 pointelle camisole top, 3 jumpers, 1 shawl and a felt jacket! Plus head muff and scarf and gloves, pair woollen tights, 2 pairs socks and cord trousers! ( plus fleece lined rubber , waterproof boots! So I did a slow striptease through the woods! 
No frost but some fine sunlight on the upper layer of the woods - which turned into this in Lightroom!! Once I had created this effect on all my tree shots, my other photos looked plain and insipid - so it had to be this one with what I perceive as a figure striding through the trees with either arms outstretched forwards and backwards, or possibly holding a rapier and stalking something! The original and others are here just in case you fancy seeing them!
Now for a list of thank yous! 


I would like to thank lg9 who gifted me a Lifetime membership - I was sincerely touched by her kind offer and was only too happy to accept it! I have warned her I will now stalk her journal for life - which I was doing anyway as she has the 2 most gorgeous  dogs and an eye for birdlife / forest life and takes incredible photos of her steelstacks!

Similarly to pennybun who offered one to anyone who would like it - I look forward to seeing how and to whom it goes! Good luck with that pennybun!


Also disdasdudda for her chicken themed gift - if only because I suspect she will probably hate me for doing so and her existential rage will know no bounds!! But I do thank you and am very touched by and delighted with your gift! 

Finally a thank you to those who viewed,commented, starred and hearted my snow flowers yesterday.

The way Blipfoto and you blippers have seeped into my life and the view of your lives that you have allowed me/people into is simply wonderful and deeply enriching. Simply - thank you  :-)