The Different Life of Paths

2010-12-29

Day in, day out, paths experience a different life to that of their verges. Very often there is undergrowth on each side of a path, sheltering one side of them from the sun's drying rays, but their exposure to and shelter from wind also sets them apart. This can be seen most clearly when snow or frost is thawing. The path will either thaw first, or, as in this picture which I took about ten days ago, they hold onto their snow for longer. As I mention in the book, this is something that can be…