Monday, 19 January 2009

Just can't seem to leave trees alone


I found this tree in Ringland Norfolk, it was a foggy day as you can see and the light was getting eery. It was good to see colour in amongst the muted greys and black, the rust red of the trunk caught my eye and the ivy made this tree particularly special.

Trees in winters are fascinating, all stripped bare they make shapes that we miss when they're covered in leaves.

Thursday, 15 January 2009

Sssh!


This woodcarving originates from Thailand. I love the serenity of the face and wonder what the secret is...

Ringland Churchyard, Norfolk



When I took this picture I was thinking 'oh, classic graveyard shot, ivy, misty graves, atmospheric.' Later when studying the picture it a more interesting symbolism occurred to me, one of the shoots of ivy is focussed through the centre of a gravestone and I thought about how life prevails, it shows hope, new growth and triumph.

Monday, 12 January 2009

I wanna be a Tree!







I took these pictures in the grounds of Fawsley Hall Hotel, Northamptonshire. It's a stunning place and the trees were beautiful.