Wooden it be nice

Well, after a wonderful week's walking in the Edale Valley, taking plenty of photographs, I arrived home with quite a collection - both of photographs and aching joints!
I didn't think I was so out of condition, but it was worth it!

Whilst I was there, I started recording a visual collection of patterns and textures from nature. I have always been drawn to trees; their complex surfaces are amazing and upon looking really closely, all sorts of wonderful shapes and images present themselves. What better place to start?

Fallen trees in various states of decay; are particularly interesting; they can be anything from lightly silvered grey, to ochre, rich rust, through to lovely deep chocolate brown in colour; an absolute array of shades and textures.

I also took some photographs of everyday objects to provide me with some inspiration for creating patterns and grids(something I will try to start, if only I can get the other projects finished).

I've shown only a few, dear readers, to stop you from dying of boredom or labelling me as a tree-hugger(yes, I have - but only the one).


I know this is too short and hum drum, but I have been busy, so if you'd like to see what I've been up to - click here

Hope you all had a great Bank Holiday!
Will post more soon, bye for now