Into the woods

Photo: Ancient Woods. Dense and lush birch woodland. Summer 2018. A scene I have followed through the seasons.

Photo: Birch woodland in autumn I. A scene I have followed for several years and captured as the seasons change. The blaeberry was particularly vibrant in 2020. Other seasonal versions are on a separate seasons page...

Photo: Pinewoods. Ancient Scots pine trees at the waterside. There was quite a prehistoric atmosphere on this morning.

Photo: Entangled deadwood. Dappled light in late morning penetrating the birch woodland.

Photo: Scots pine in autumn. 4 pine trees with a colourful birch backdrop. 2021

Photo: Birch and pines in autumn. An atmospheric morning in late autumn 2023. The birch trees in this less exposed location were holding on to their leaves longer than the surrounding woodland.

Photo: Autumn flood. Higher water levels after prolonged heavy rainfall led to localised flooding and submerged tree bases. Some beautiful light and calm conditions made for good photographic opportuni...

Photo: Birch woodland in Autumn III. Late autumn 2023

Photo: Birch woodland in Autumn V. Rich autumn colour on an extremely foggy morning. 2022

Photo: Birch woodland in Autumn VI. An entangled grouping of birch trees on the right, with an outsider on the left. 2022