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Sunday 17th May 2009

Seeing summer arrive in Glastonbury, I was reminded how different a place can look at different times during the turnings of the seasons, and I was inspired to share a few images that reflect this.

Glastonbury Abbey changes dramatically every day, as the light catches the golden stonework and crafts its magic. Here, the abbey can be seen in early spring, with crocuses adding interest in the foreground:

The evenings often provide a dramatic backdrop for the distinctive ruined archway:

Some of the best views of the tor are to be found from the Somerset levels. Here, the golden corn adds some colour to the scene:

The land that surrounds the tor is flat and low. It was once marshland, navigable only by boat. It was drained hundreds of years ago, but when the rain is heavy, floods are quick to follow, and it's possible to gain an idea of how the Isle of Avalon must once have looked:

The abbot's fish house stands isolated in the village of Mere. The evening sun draws out its textures and colours, making it an interesting subject to photograph when the light is right:

The ruined tower of St. Michael's church atop the tor is battered all year round by the winds that blow in off the levels, but when the sun shines, a climb up the hill offers dramatic views of the surrounding landscape: