Today’s Pictures: 30 Dec 20

On 30/12/202016/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography10 Comments

In spite of the December chill, the forest manages to retain the warmth of the russet autumn leaves still carpeting the floor. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those stuck indoors due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our …

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Today’s Pictures: 29 Dec 20

On 29/12/202016/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography5 Comments

The winter sun descends behind a grove of oak trees in the Forest of Dean. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those stuck indoors due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, we’ll restore …

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Today’s Pictures: 28 Dec 20

On 28/12/202016/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography18 Comments

A low sun bursts through a gap in the branches of this ancient beech. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those stuck indoors due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, we’ll restore some …

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Today’s Pictures: 27 Dec 20

On 27/12/202016/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography6 Comments

This is a shot looking up the valley I posted yesterday from the other direction. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those stuck indoors due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, we’ll restore …

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Today’s Pictures: 26 Dec 20, Boxing Day

On 26/12/202016/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography23 Comments

This long flight of steps leads through the trees to the local school. Given that sort of route, I might've been keener to go to my old school! So, what exactly is ‘Boxing Day’? In the UK, it’s the day after Xmas day, 26th December, which also happens to be a saint’s day; in this …

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Today’s Pictures: 25 Dec 20 Xmas Day

On 25/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography, Poetry8 Comments

Sunny morning valley The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, we’ll restore some love and respect for nature and slow down the …

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Today’s Pictures: 24 Dec 20 Xmas Eve

On 24/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography, Poetry13 Comments

One track up, one track down on a favourite valley in the Forest of Dean. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, …

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Today’s Pictures: 23 Dec 20

On 23/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography8 Comments

December sun shines on a track through the forest. The more people who share this post on social media, the more it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. And it’ll reach more people to show them our wonderful world. Maybe, between us, we’ll restore some love and respect …

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Today’s Pictures: 22 Dec 20

On 22/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography9 Comments

The winter sun descends behind the trees in the Forest of Dean. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, we’ll restore …

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Today’s Pictures: 21 Dec 20 Winter Solstice

On 21/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Author, Creative Writer, Nature, Photography, Poetry7 Comments

A small stream snakes through the fallen leaves in the forest. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, we’ll restore some …

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Today’s Pictures: 20 Dec 20

On 20/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography12 Comments

Winter sun shines through the split between trunks on a steep track in the Forest of Dean. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With …

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Today’s Pictures: 19 Dec 20

On 19/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography16 Comments

Light mist lends an air of mystery to a narrow track in the forest. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, …

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Today’s Pictures: 18 Dec 20

On 18/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography23 Comments

Late afternoon light in the forest. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, we’ll restore some love and respect for nature …

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Today’s Pictures: 17 Dec 20

On 17/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography12 Comments

From the shadows into the light. Share this post widely on social media and it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, enjoy it. It’ll also reach more people and, hopefully, show them the wonderful place our world is. With luck, between us, we’ll restore some love and respect for nature …

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Today’s Pictures: 16 Dec 20

On 16/12/202014/12/2020 By stuartakenIn Nature, Photography19 Comments

Afternoon winter sun brightens the trees that are reflected in a seasonal puddle along a track. If you share this post widely on social media, it will let those who are stuck indoors, due to Covid 19, to enjoy it. It will also reach more people and, hopefully, show them what a wonderful place our …

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