In the oak grove. This series started with pictures taken on our forest walks. The intention was to brighten the day for those confined inside during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, in the UK, the authorities have now relaxed outdoor activities to allow people to travel away from their immediate area for exercise. That probably means …
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Today’s Picture: 12 May 20
From shadow into light. Pictures taken on our forest walks, to brighten the day for those confined inside. Here, in the UK, the authorities have relaxed outdoor activities to allow people to travel away from their immediate area for exercise. That probably means a lot of travel and more people in our forest. I’ll continue …
Today’s Picture: 11 May 20
Pictures taken on our forest walk to brighten the day, especially for those confined inside. Something a little different today; a shot taken from the top of the hill of the village surrounded by the forest. And a shot on the way to the top. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can …
Today’s Picture: 10 May 20
An old forest road. Pictures taken on our forest walk to brighten the day, especially for those confined inside. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Today’s Picture: 09 May 20
Pictures taken on our forest walk to brighten the day, especially for those confined inside. And, today, a lovely walk, captured as a photo essay, to celebrate my 72nd birthday. The morning sun flares through the canopy. From the narrow track, we come to a wider 'forest road'. This shaded, narrow track is so steep …
Today’s Picture: 08 May 20
A day of sunny periods, today. Luckily, I caught some of that sunshine with my phone. Pictures of the outdoors to brighten the day, especially for those confined inside. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Today’s Picture: 07 May 20
Unusual to see a copper beech in the forest. This one is breaking the mould. Pictures of the outdoors to brighten the day, especially for those confined inside. The entrance to one of the valleys we enjoy walking. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Today’s Picture: 06 May 20
A morning walk today. Pictures to brighten your day. A Small Copper butterfly landed on a dandelion just as we were passing! If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Today’s Picture: 05 May 20
Oak grove. Pictures to brighten your day. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you. Horton Bridge. Up to the 1960s, this bridge carried steam trains. Now, the heaviest traffic is a very occasional Forestry Commission Landrover, Horses and riders, dogs with their walkers, and roughie-toughie women, and …
Today’s Picture: 04 May 20
Encountered these two ancient sentinels on a path new to us today. I wonder what tales they could tell. Pictures to brighten your day. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you. Ancient oaks. Lord Nelson wanted the forest protected so he could have oak to build his …
Today’s Picture: 03 May 2020
No sunshine today, but the Broom adds some colour. Pictures to brighten your day. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Good Day’s Picture: 02 May 2020
Pictures to brighten your day. If you enjoy this, please share it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
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A Good Day’s Picture: 01 May 20
Pictures to brighten the day. If you enjoy this, please consider sharing it, so others can enjoy it, too. Thank you.
Daily Forest Walk Picture 30.04.20
Spreading some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for a fuller explanation. This is post 27. Rain again today. But the sun was peeking from behind the clouds as we set off. Half a kilometre later we were treated to an extra shower. It rained for much …

