There were still plenty of spring tones on show in late April from the trees around Blanchbeck Lane, as I continued to document the seasonal changes local to home. As we moved into May these colours were replaced as the crowns filled out and the greens started to dominate.
These are some of the scenes I captured, pairing up similar compositions where possible:
More spring colours, this time in the woods around Strawberry Hill Heath. The birch greens were particularly vibrant as were the colours reflected in Stallon Pond…all appreciated more a couple of months later now the harsh shadows, bright highlights, and dull greens of summer dominate…
Ten days after my previous visit to Blidworth Woods I returned to capture more of the emerging spring colours. I particularly noted the new leaves on the birch trees, dotted against clear blue skies. I also enjoyed the still leafless branches of the oaks trees, the patterns of light and shade, and the contrast with fresh greens in the background:
