Today’s Pictures: 12 Dec 20

On 12/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography21 Comments

For those who want warmth at this time of the year, here's a shot of the Lassithi Plateau in Crete. Taken July 2008 I walk daily in the Forest of Dean, which is on my doorstep. It’s a place my wife and I love. For both of us it’s a space of spiritual uplift, always …

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Today’s Pictures: 11 Dec 20

On 11/12/202025/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography13 Comments

A stand of birch on a knoll in the Forest of Dean. Sharing this post widely on social media will allow those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, to enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, illustrate what a wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, we might …

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Today’s Pictures: 10 Dec 20

On 10/12/202025/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography16 Comments

Ancient Beech trees line the rim of a long disused quarry in the Forest of Dean. Sharing this post widely on social media will allow those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, to enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, illustrate what a wonderful place our world is. With luck, …

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Today’s Pictures: 9 Dec 20

On 09/12/202025/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography11 Comments

A narrow track runs through birch trees above a slope in the Forest of Dean. Sharing this post widely on social media will allow those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, to enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, illustrate what a wonderful place our world is. With luck, between …

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Today’s Pictures: 8 Dec 20

On 08/12/202025/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography7 Comments

The waters of Cannop Ponds reflect the winter light of a December day. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them …

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Today’s Pictures: 7 Dec 20

On 07/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography8 Comments

Fishing by the banks of Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean, in winter. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them what …

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Today’s Pictures: 6 Dec 20

On 06/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

Winter stream in the Forest of dean. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them what a wonderful place our world …

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Today’s Pictures: 5 Dec 20

On 05/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography26 Comments

Winter fern in the Forest of Dean. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them what a wonderful place our world …

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Today’s Pictures: 4 Dec 20

On 04/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography12 Comments

A footbridge across the overflow of Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them …

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Today’s Pictures: 3 Dec 20

On 03/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography10 Comments

Winter sunlight on Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them what a wonderful place our …

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Today’s Pictures: 2 Dec 20

On 02/12/202024/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography9 Comments

A fallen tree drowns in the pond at Cannop in the Forest of Dean. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind …

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Today’s Pictures: 1 Dec 20

On 01/12/202023/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography8 Comments

The bare boles of beech trees as November gives way to December. Thanks for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis by sharing this post widely with them on social media, so they can also enjoy it. It will then also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them what …

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Today’s Pictures: 30 Nov 20

On 30/11/202016/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography, Uncategorized3 Comments

This shallow wallow among the trees is used by wild boar to bathe here in the forest. Thank you for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis at present, and share this post widely with them on social media, so they can enjoy it. It will also reach more …

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Today’s Pictures: 29 Nov 20

On 29/11/202016/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography5 Comments

Early winter light on the trees bordering the lake in the forest. Thank you for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis at present, and share this post widely with them on social media, so they can enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, remind them …

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Today’s Pictures: 28 Nov 20

On 28/11/202016/11/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography5 Comments

Most of the autumnal colour has left this track so late in November. Thank you for visiting this blog. Please be generous to those imprisoned by the Covid crisis at present, and share this post widely with them on social media, so they can enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, remind …

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