Is it just me?

I was faced with a day like this once, up at the village where I work. Low cloud had turned the world completely grey. All was quiet, apart from the sound of dripping from the trees. Now, I don't believe there is such a thing as bad lighting: Provided there is enough light you can rise to the challenge to find an attractive picture.


So, what was the best picture I brought back from this particular day? It was this one...


Time and again I find myself drawn to small or odd details and do my best to make a picture out of them.

Is it just me?


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