Moody Woodland Morning

Even though the sun was bright it lacked that vibrant intensity we have become used to.  It was quite moody and mute, so I thought my subdued interpretation best matched the start to the morning.

It wasn’t long before it regained its strength, lighting both the shadow areas and the woodland canopy.  My favourite weather beaten and twisted Beech trees took on yet another character with their roots grasping the forest floor…..

Looking up into the canopy particularly amongst the Silver Birch and you are reminded that autumn is slowly approaching, the leaves are subtly change colour loosing the green glow and exchanging it for a yellow, a yellow that in a few weeks will become more mellow then drifting into shades of brown……..

The Sycamore leaves are also showing their age as the autumnal spots start to appear adding another dimension to their distinctive shape and pattern………

A moody and muted start but soon another glorious August Day….even if it does have the occasional indicator that Autumn will be along before we know it!…..

28th August

© David Oakes 2014