Take a walk through the woods with me and stand for a moment to listen..
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“Memories of Forests and Growing Small” is a (very) short tune I wrote in a similar spirit that I often start with also when taking photographs or improvising music; to focus, steady myself and try to find the essence of the subject as it feels to me at the time…
I took these photographs a while back now but I can still feel that day somehow, and it inspired this little tune.
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A white branch for December! Even though we hardly ever get snow down here, I still can’t help but imagine it. It’s been ages since I’ve sat and worked on things like this, so I’m feeling a little rusty..! This is one of about 7 versions that I’m toying with.
This branch has last year and next in its branch and seeds, so it seemed right for now!
Wishing you warmth, friendship and love, through December and on.
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A garden in between
Last whites..
Dartmoor in September
This shift from August to September is one of my favourite times, especially out on the hills..the purple and green of heather, the yellow (and scent!!) of the gorse, the light spikes and smear of grasses, and the changing skies. And there’s something about knowing that these places have gone through all this since they began, and you’re only catching a part of it.
I’ve been studying for a diploma in horticulture over the past year and it’s made me feel somehow even more connected to the things growing all around us. I remember that I am surrounded by and a part of the whole of things, from the tiniest ant to the largest tree.
I wonder if looking through a lens or writing about these things will feel different, in the same way that knowing about a person helps a portrait?
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I was just making up a new gallery page and found a few images I’d forgotten about. We’re in the midst of a cold, rainy, gale grey January and it’s easy to forget that grey has shades and hues, many of which I love.
Colour against the right kind of grey can be wonderful too – it can really make them sing!
I hope these bring come colour and comfort into your day!
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Subtle shift, melting in..
Tresowes Green, Cornwall
A while ago, I took some photographs at the Bovey Tracey Contemporary Craft Festival.
I had such a great day – walking around, admiring and photographing. These kinds of events make you yearn to make things..
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Each one of these people is worth checking out and supporting – follow the links and be inspired!
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Something went very wrong with my last post – the image appeared distorted and it posted an old version of text. I’m sorry.
Here instead are some figs, who appear to be sharing a moment.
I like them better than the grasses anyhow.
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