bluebells – An Enchanted Place

Flower Lined Path

01/05/2021

delicate petals flank pathways
into sunlit days ahead
… More Flower Lined Path

In Amongst the Bluebells

21/04/2021

On day 323 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time sitting amongst and drawing the bluebells in the little patch of woodland beside the meadow. … More In Amongst the Bluebells

Spring’s Dawn

14/04/2021

On day 316 of 365 I left the house early in the morning for a walk in the dawn light. … More Spring’s Dawn

can you hear the sound of ringing bells, summoning quickening spirits to frolic in sunbeams scattered by a fickle sun, with wings aflutter, paired pirouettes arise in twining flight to a sound embodying joy On day 305 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with the first bluebells of the year that are just … More The Chiming of Bells

Remembrance of Bluebells

17/09/2020

On day 108 of 365 Days Wild I finally completed another felt and embroidery picture. … More Remembrance of Bluebells

Bluebell Spirit

11/04/2020

trapped in an unrelenting
nether world within which
nightmares and reality merge,
ringing bells and clapping hands
summon spirits of humility
allowing gratitude to shine … More Bluebell Spirit

At the water’s edge

16/05/2018

Sometimes, no words are needed.

Changing Seasons 2016: April

09/05/2016

I know this is very late but I was determined to get it out anyway! As some of you may know, I spent April joining in with CampNanoWriMo. Nearly all of my free time was spent working on my novel which is why this wasn’t posted then. My favourite writing spot, however, (when it wasn’t … More Changing Seasons 2016: April

Wordless Wednesday: Sunlit Bluebells

30/03/2016

Every Wednesday, all across the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words to explain it. Here is mine.

Changing Seasons 2016: March

26/03/2016

This post is for Cardinal Guzman’s monthly Changing Seasons photography challenge. This year I’m photographing my favourite place in the village – the little wooded path alongside the wildflower meadow that runs down to the stream. The main feature during March has been the daffodils, which were much later to bloom beneath the shelter of the trees … More Changing Seasons 2016: March

Monthly Photo Challenge: The Changing Seasons #5 April

11/05/2015

This post is for Cardinal Guzman’s monthly blogging event The Changing Seasons. He asks that you post a gallery of between 10 and 20 photos for each month, all taken in an area near to you. Over the course of the year we’ll get to see the landscape changing. The area that I’ve chosen to focus on … More Monthly Photo Challenge: The Changing Seasons #5 April

More New Growth

27/04/2015

I thought I’d share some pictures I’ve taken around the garden and village over the past week. A lot has been happening, growth-wise. At the beginning of the week the fruit trees in the garden were still in bud. As the days have passed they’ve all come fully into bloom. As you’ll see, I’ve taken lots of … More More New Growth

New Growth

05/04/2015

Today I foolishly went out for a walk without my camera. I only wanted to stretch my legs and get a breath of fresh air before getting back to my writing, but I soon regretted leaving it behind. I found all the new growth and Spring flowers quite captivating. Luckily, for once, I had remembered to take my … More New Growth