This series began with pictures taken on our daily forest walks. My intention then, as now, to brighten the day for those confined indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, in the UK, the authorities have relaxed rules on outdoor activities, allowing people to travel away from home for exercise. However, such freedom is not global, …

Continue reading Today’s Picture: 15 May 20

Young trees in the sun, their older relatives capture the light only on their crowns. 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 …

Continue reading Today’s Picture: 14 May 20

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 …

Continue reading Today’s Picture: 13 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 …

Continue reading Today’s Picture: 12 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 …

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Continue reading Today’s Picture: 04 May 20