April 2021 was a strange month for weather. A month traditionally renowned for 'April showers', this year has been one of the driest Aprils on record. Despite the blue skies and sunshine, it has also been one of the coldest Aprils for a long time, and one of the frostiest on record.
It was only in the last few days of the month that we had a little rainfall. I did enjoy seeing clouds again! The sky over Saltaire was dramatic and threatening on the 30th. There's something about the colour palette of our honeyed stone buildings against blue-black clouds that I find photographically very pleasing.
The photo above shows the back of the newest block of Shipley College: the Jonathan Silver building, and the greenhouses used by the horticultural students, some of whom were busy in the nearby allotments. It's been a tough month for gardeners.
The gardens will be way behind their usual patterns of growth.
ReplyDeleteMy weeds are coming on just fine....
ReplyDeleteThat first shot particularly stands out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I am glad you area had some rain.
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