IF we ever needed a reminder of how cold it has been in the past week, this photo would be a chilling reminder.

Christopher Fuhr took this photo of an iced hedge just off Bradwell Road within the Dengie. 

Last week saw sub-zero temperatures as ice and snow caused much disruption.

But it's always nice to admire the amazing sights nature can present, even if they do not last.

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