The Maid of Spring
20/02/2021
blithe merriment
glimmers on sunrays,
teasing the land to awaken … More The Maid of Spring
Tag: nature lover
Of Rainbows, Daffodils and Signs of Spring
19/02/2021
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
Away, Dark Winter
16/02/2021
On day 259 of 365 Days Wild it felt like Spring … More Away, Dark Winter
Winter Aconites in the Snow
15/02/2021
On day 258 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time drawing some Winter Aconites in snow.
Watchful Gaze
14/02/2021
walk your paths
beneath winter’s watchful gaze with
feeling no judgement, merely acceptance … More Watchful Gaze
Frozen Heart
13/02/2021
hearts of ice still love,
even awaiting the thaw … More Frozen Heart
Spirit of Winter
12/02/2021
angelic wings
wisp across blue skies,
the spirit of Winter in graceful flight … More Spirit of Winter
Flowers in Snow
11/02/2021
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
Sunshine and Snow Showers
09/02/2021
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
Nature Drawing and Journaling
08/02/2021
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
In the Village
07/02/2021
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
Of Wildflowers, Cobwebs and Toadstools
05/02/2021
On day 248 of 365 Days Wild I wandered out for a nature walk. … More Of Wildflowers, Cobwebs and Toadstools
Sunset Collection
04/02/2021
On day 247 of 365 Days Wild I sorted through my recent sunset photographs. … More Sunset Collection
Snowdrops
03/02/2021
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
Big Garden Birdwatch 2021
30/01/2021
Day 242 of 365 Days Wild was also day 1 of the Big Garden Bird Watch 2021. … More Big Garden Birdwatch 2021
Of Greens and Graveyards
29/01/2021
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
Out and About
28/01/2021
On day 240 of 365 Days Wild I wandered down to the Nature Project for an afternoon walk. … More Out and About
Icicle Claws
25/01/2021
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
Snowdrop Dawn
23/01/2021
fresh petals sway … More Snowdrop Dawn
Soon
17/01/2021
slow down,
find patience,
for the Earth whispers
“soon” … More Soon
Garden Birds
16/01/2021
On day 228 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time capturing the garden birds in both pencil sketches and a watercolour painting. … More Garden Birds
Droplets
14/01/2021
paused,
like droplets hanging
suspended in delicate pendants … More Droplets
Sheep Shenanigans
13/01/2021
On day 225 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time watching the sheep in the field behind our house. … More Sheep Shenanigans
Pink Skies and Silhouettes
12/01/2021
On day 224 of 365 Days Wild I spent some time with my soft pastels to capture a view of the previous evening’s sunset. … More Pink Skies and Silhouettes
Now We Wait
11/01/2021
now we wait
for the lengthening day,
for the strengthening sun,
for the warming breeze … More Now We Wait
Apricot Skies
10/01/2021
On day 222 of 365 Days Wild I wandered out in afternoon light that tinted the wintry landscape with tones remiscent of fresh summer apricots. … More Apricot Skies
Bird Watching
09/01/2021
On day 221 of 365 Days Wild I decided to spend some time watching the garden birds through various windows in our house. … More Bird Watching
Of Rainbows and Blackbirds
04/01/2021
Day 216 of 365 Days Wild began with the sight of a beautiful rainbow against the dull, grey sky, viewed over the field behind our house. … More Of Rainbows and Blackbirds
Dawn and Dusk
31/12/2020
When I opened my curtains on the morning of day 212 of 365 Days Wild I was greeted with the sight of a beautifully orange streaked sky. … More Dawn and Dusk
Walk the Loop
29/12/2020
On day 210 of 365 Days Wild my daily walk was a loop around the village lanes. … More Walk the Loop
Of Woodland Fungi and Christmas Treats
24/12/2020
On day 205 of 365 Days Wild, in between preparing some Christmas treats, I wandered down to the little woodland in search of fungi. … More Of Woodland Fungi and Christmas Treats
A Midwinter Feast
22/12/2020
Day 204 of 365 Days Wild was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, also known as Midwinter or Yule. When possible I like to watch both sunrise and sunset on Midwinter’s Day but this year, unfortunately, the entire day was overcast and interspersed with rainshowers. I didn’t manage a single glimpse of … More A Midwinter Feast
Midwinter’s Eve
21/12/2020
Day 203 of 365 Days Wild was Midwinter’s Eve. I ventured out to watch the sun set over the fields to the edge of the village. … More Midwinter’s Eve
December Nature Walk
20/12/2020
On day 202 of 365 Days Wild I ventured out for a nature walk down to the meadow, little woodland and pond. … More December Nature Walk
December Sunset Art
17/12/2020
Day 199 of 365 of Days Wild was dull and rainy so I decided to spend some time working with my soft pastels and charcoals to recreate the beautiful sunset sky that I photographed on day 197. … More December Sunset Art
Wintergreen
12/12/2020
On day 194 of 365 Days Wild I went out for a walk in search of some winter greenery. … More Wintergreen
Confused Cowslips
11/12/2020
On day 193 of 354 Days Wild I spent some time with a group of very confused cowslips in the meadow. … More Confused Cowslips
December Sunset
08/12/2020
On day 190 of 365 Days Wild I went out for a sunset walk. … More December Sunset
Upside Down
06/12/2020
nature’s beauty can still be found,
even in a world turned upside down … More Upside Down
First Snowfall
05/12/2020
Day 187 of 365 Days Wild brought the first snowfall of the winter season. … More First Snowfall
An Enchanted Place 