Light and shade...

... I completed some necessary tasks this morning, hoping the sun would keep shining until I had time to go outside.

It did. (Bright blue skies illuminating the odd remnants of icy frost).

I was all set, with camera, kneeling pad (!) and enthusiasm. This was my first image, and then I saw a neighbour who told me of a very recent bereavement. 
All of my enthusiasm evaporated.

There's always light and shade isn't there?

Heart thoughts to all who have any kind of bereavement in their world at the moment.