Hardwick Wood in Winter

 Due to the very thick mud on the paths, Hardwick Wood will be closed from Monday along with other Wildlife Trust woods in the area. After I had finished my usual Saturday morning coppicing session, I took a few images of the wood looking great in the winter sunshine (phone images). I love the way the trees just lie seemingly relaxed on the floor of the wood as mosses and fungi gradually cover them and eventually return them to the soil.

First Hard Frosts of Winter

Our village allotments are always a great place on a frosty morning with lots of different textures and shapes to explore and record.

Wide-Angle Fungi at Brandon

Brandon still has numerous fungi, which now have very colourful autumn leaves as a backdrop. I only had a 'landscape' wide-angle lens with me but am pleased with the results.

Autumn Colours at Brandon

In the 5 weeks since my last visit to Brandon, the autumn colours have developed and are now at the height of their saturation before the leaves all drop. Here are some straight shots and various multiexposure techniques including two Pep Ventosa trees.

Autumn Through a Crystal Ball

The fungi are still amazing in my local wood so another sunset visit was in order. Before the sun got to desired low point, I played around with a crystal ball - not at all easy to get an in-focus image that worked! The Parasols are drying up a bit now but worth this second visit.