Further impressions from the bridleway (1)

It was a sunny afternoon in late May when the cow parsley photographs (https://lagill6.wordpress.com/2020/05/24/beside-the-bridleway-in-may/) were taken The bridleway was totally deserted – no farm vehicles, no other walkers The silence was punctuated only by birdsong and the occasional bleeting of lambs in distant fields

In such circumstances it was not difficult to become absorbed in the exploration of the scene – noticing the relationship between shapes; contrasting textures and tones; the rhythm of the grasses; patterns; the atmosphere, etc.  I accumulated a wealth of material from which I have subsequently enjoyed recalling impressions of the experience. The images in this series are reflections of the feelings and thoughts evoked rather than pictures of the scene.

 

 

 

Camera Sketch (14)

Tide: sand pattern and texture

Not only flowers

Of course, flowers attract a great deal of attention in the garden, but there is interest elsewhere too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patterns and textures on the waterwall

 

 

Timanfaya 2

The eruptions between 1730-1736 created more than 100 volcanoes known as the Montanas del Fuego or Fire Mountains.  The last, smaller, eruption was in 1824 and the area remains ‘active’ though ‘dormant’.  Nevertheless there is intense heat a few metres below the surface measuring 400-600 degrees centigrade.  At the  ‘El Diablo’ restaurant at the summit the cooking uses geothermal heat  –  food is grilled on an iron grid placed above a bore hole through which heat rises.

The craters reveal the strata of the volcanic formations and also the range of colours created by the intense heat.

Find the walkers

It  is time for a short break from the wintry and wet weather of recent weeks.

I am using this picture as a curtain raiser to a series taken in the Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote.  It also introduces several features that will be apparent later, such as the topography, scale, colours, patterns and textures.

If you have difficulty locating the walkers click on the image to enlarge.

Frost landscapes

We often think of frost patterns as being geometric, crystalline, in shape, but that is not always the case.  Sometimes cloud-like, landscape forms produce quite an ethereal effect.

Raindrops on a feather

There is a sequel to yesterday’s post.  Outside, on the doorstep, lay a feather  –  I think it was from a wood pigeon. Now raindrops produce  interesting patterns to add to the natural texture and subtle variations in colour.  This particular feather will feature again in a few days’ time in a different context.  But, for now, let’s just focus on the patterns, the texture and the nuances of colour.

Rooftop in Rye

Patterns, patterns everywhere.  As we relaxed over a cup of coffee I was attracted by the lichen and moss on the old, weathered tiled roof on the opposite side of the street.  If a roof can be said to have character, here was a perfect example!

See also Lichen, The Picture on the wall, Boat Shed Door, Change and Decay: Retired Rudder

Rotting gate post

A few years ago the sheep field next to our house acquired a new gate; a modern, tubular steel model.  The old wooden gate post was left lying at the edge of the field, slowly rotting away, with interesting patterns and textures forming.

Shell

I was tidying up the flower border yesterday when I noticed a small snail’s shell ‘sparkling’ against the dark, damp soil.  It was little more than a centimetre in diameter and its former occupant had left  –  presumably assisted by a hungry bird.  But the sheer beauty of this small shell was something I needed to record and share with others.

Patterns at my feet

Whilst walking on the seashore last week, looking for anything unusual that might have been left behind by the ebbing tide, I became increasingly attracted to the pebbles themselves.  In fact, it was a shingle beach so the pebbles were very small  –  the largest not more than 3cms across  –  and yet the variety of shapes, colours, textures and patterns was fascinating.  How easy it is to overlook the familiar!

Forsythia leaves in Autumn

October 2

See also Lilac leaves pattern, Autumn silhouette, Shades of Autumn, Spectre of Autumn, Cotinus in Autumn

Garden in June

As May progresses into June the garden becomes a riot of colour.

Early June

See also Poppy Days, Blue Iris, The Gracious Lady of Spring, Lupins after rain

Water Abstract 2

Water Abstract 2

See also  Water Abstract, The Water Abstracts, Mountain Stream, Patterns under the water, Patterns under the water 1, Patterns under the water 2

Water Abstract

Water Abstract

See also Water Abstract 2, The Water Abstracts, Mountain Stream, Patterns under the water, Patterns under the water 1, Patterns under the water 2