On day 269 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time drawing the crocuses that are currently in bloom in the garden. My first picture was the black and white ink drawing view of the flowers from above. This is the main style of illustration that I’m intending to use in my poetry compilation. Some … More Crocuses
as days tread steadily on in uneasy repetition of denied impetus; when the urge to move, to get up and go, builds with the warmth of the strengthening sun; as a longing to explore new places, to tread new ground, to see new faces, grows * the time will come soon * for now, plant … More Denied Impetus
On day 267 of 365 Days Wild I both collected my first posey of the year from the garden and saw my first bee. … More Among Spring Blooms
captivated in crystal:
paths dividing, leading
into unknown futures … More Captivated in Crystal
On day 265 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time in the corner of the Nature Project where there’s a lot of fallen tree trunks and branches. … More Amongst the Dead Wood
For day 264 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time in the garden, enjoying the sight of the Spring flowers that are now all coming into bloom … More Spring Blooms
blithe merriment
glimmers on sunrays,
teasing the land to awaken … More The Maid of Spring
On day 262 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out for a walk around the village lanes. … More Of Rainbows, Daffodils and Signs of Spring
I spent day 261 of 365 Days Wild sat on a bench beside the pond. … More Beside Pooling Waters
find
me where
the three ways meet … More Three Ways
On day 259 of 365 Days Wild it felt like Spring … More Away, Dark Winter
On day 258 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time drawing some Winter Aconites in snow.
walk your paths
beneath winter’s watchful gaze with
feeling no judgement, merely acceptance … More Watchful Gaze
hearts of ice still love,
even awaiting the thaw … More Frozen Heart
angelic wings
wisp across blue skies,
the spirit of Winter in graceful flight … More Spirit of Winter
as chill days bury hopes of self expression beneath drifting snowflakes and icicle sharp winds slice deep, raking with claws of unavoidable hardship, then inner strength blooms with the deceptive fragility of snowdrops, for a beautiful soul can still flourish even in the bitter grip of adversity The sight of flowers in the snow is … More Flowers in Snow
I dream of a world
where sunbeams and
snowflakes coexist … More Sunbeams and Snowflakes
Day 252 of 365 Days Wild was a day of mixed sunshine and snow showers as ribbons of weather passed over us. … More Sunshine and Snow Showers
On day 251 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling. … More Nature Drawing and Journaling
Day 250 of 365 Days Wild was dull and intermittently rainy. I was fortunate enough to time my walk during a dry spell. … More In the Village
On day 249 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with the hazel tree in the meadow hedgerow. … More Hedgerow Hazel
On day 248 of 365 Days Wild I wandered out for a nature walk. … More Of Wildflowers, Cobwebs and Toadstools
On day 247 of 365 Days Wild I sorted through my recent sunset photographs. … More Sunset Collection
On day 246 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time drawing snowdrops. It was cold and wet outside, so it was a perfect time to celebrate the approach of Spring through a bit of art work. I first completed two pencil sketches, using the two snowdrop photographs from day 245 as a guide. I … More Snowdrops
new life tiptoes in,
bursts of colour amidst wintry
monochromes: frolicking through sunbeams … More Tiptoe
On day 244 of 365 Days Wild I completed a picture of the goldfinches on the birdfeeder. … More Watching the Goldfinches
For day 243 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time drawing and painting goldfinches.
… More Goldfinches Galore
Day 242 of 365 Days Wild was also day 1 of the Big Garden Bird Watch 2021. … More Big Garden Birdwatch 2021
On day 241 of 365 Days Wild I visited the village green in search of the Winter Aconites that I’d been told were starting to come into flower. … More Of Greens and Graveyards
On day 240 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the Nature Project for an afternoon walk. … More Out and About
On day 239 of 365 Days Wild I found a few signs that Spring is approaching whilst I was out and about. … More Signs of Spring
On day 238 of 365 Days Wild I found a pair of sparrowhawk feathers down by the pond. … More Spirit of the Sparrowhawk
hooked claws tear at icy constraints, captive souls, eager for freedom, awaiting warmer days sure to come Day 237 of 365 Days Wild was cold and frosty, but sadly lacking in the snow that seemed to fall everywhere except our little corner of Nottinghamshire. There were a few wonderful little baby icicles trying to grow … More Icicle Claws
On day 236 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time in the little woodland area beside the pond and dyke. … More Woodland Magic
fresh petals sway … More Snowdrop Dawn
a crescent of growth from a soul that refuses to be defeated … More Crescent
exult in the power of the wild
spirits of the air as they scour
through with cleansing fervour … More As the Wild Winds Blow
For day 232 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time in the garden with the first of the snowdrops that are now coming into flower. … More Snowdrop Season
On day 231 of 365 Says Wild I wandered down to the meadow and spent some time watching the birds on the feeders. … More Meadow Birds
follow:
a glint of colour shimmering
in coruscating light; … More The Spirit of the Jay
The place where you can find out what Lillie thinks
Looking at life through blue eyes
: around the world :
Myriad memories frozen in time
Looking into why we do the things we do (and some crochet) each Monday
Enjoying Southern California coast
Capturing the beauty of God's creation through the lens of a camera
Amanda Tuke - writer: nature, people, places
