With the current mild weather it’s hard to believe that little over a week ago London’s streets were covered in blankets of fresh, white snow.
Though it lasted mere days, there isn’t much in this world that makes me as happy as snow does and I was determined to make the most of it.
The historic Fulham Palace is walking distance from my workplace and it’s pretty photogenic at any time of year. However, I figured it would look even more stunning covered in snow. So during one lunch break, I set off armed with sturdy boots, fingerless gloves, and my DSLR to check it out.
All Saint’s Cemetery
I started in the cemetery of All Saint’s Church, which is right by the palace. I have a slightly morbid fascination with tombstones and burial grounds as they’re just so peaceful and photogenic.
Draped in a blanket of snow, the grounds of the cemetery were indeed beautiful and provided an amazing canvas to work with.
Fulham Palace
Usually bustling with people, the grounds of Fulham Palace were eerily quiet. The Walled Garden is spectacular in the warmer months but it looked rather barren when deserted and covered in a light layer of snow.
The main grounds of the palace were still beautiful and were almost monotone with random bursts of colour. I even stumbled upon some daffodils peaking through the snow.
I had only a pair of friendly pigeons for company (seriously, they followed me across the entire grounds) as I photographed wilting flowers and lonely benches.
Wandering back along the forest path, there was still not a soul to be seen. As a huge introvert who loves nature and being left alone to photograph it, it was pretty much paradise.
As I was crouching in the snow, taking photos of powder-topped logs, I was photo bombed by a red robin.
He casually hopped into frame as I peered through my viewfinder and framed himself perfectly.
It was pretty easy to forgive the distraction as the robin gifted me my absolute favourite photo of the day. It’s possibly one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken and it was a total fluke!
He was such a little poser.
I could have stayed in out for hours but sadly I had to return to work. I’m crossing all fingers that we get more snow soon so I can go on another photography excursion.
Did you enjoy the snow or are you glad spring is on its way? Let me know!
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Ami
Thanks! Hope the snow comes back again. 🙂
Looks like you had a fab time in the nature 😊 great post once again x
Thanks so much! It was so refreshing to be out in the snow. 🙂
Your photography is en pointe! London looks absolutely stunning in the snow! x
Thank you so much! xx
Think I’m the only Londoner wishing for more snow… It’s just so pretty! 🙂
I totally agree with you, I adore the snow. Everyone is forever telling me that only kids love it but I beam with joy when I see snowfall. It looks beautiful here! I’ve never seen London in the snow but this was excellent use of a lunch break! x
Sophie
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Ha, I’m just a big kid then because I LOVE it! Sad it was so short-lived but glad I got to spend at least a couple of days frolicking and photographing. 😀
Your photo’s are beautiful, Fulham Palace looks so magical under the snow. When I’m next in London I’m going to have to visit Fulham Palace it looks so serene.
Emma x
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Thank you so much! It’s a really lovely place to visit and in spring/summer the gardens are amazing!