Getting dressed

I had a lovely photo of plum blossom ready for today but as I walked up a neighbouring street I saw this stonemason dressing the stone.

It was quite a skill, getting the blow at the right strength and in the right place. He was working at a fast pace too.creating a pattern on the stone.

He was still at it, despite the heavy showers, as I headed back from a thanksgiving service for an elderly member of the congregation.