Tag Archives: Trees

St Mary’s Quad

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

This is St Mary’s college in St Andrews, dedicated for centuries to the study of divinity. This picture was taken from inside the old library, named after Professor James Gregory, the renowned 17th century mathematician and astronomer. The latticed windows have a … Continue reading →

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UK Spring Hike: Gomshall to Guildford

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

Last spring I went on a hike from Gomshall to Guildford, along the South Downs but a fairly flat gradient – definitely a more relaxing hike, with pleasant scenery and passing quaint villages and farmsteads on the way.  I used … Continue reading →

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Trees in Bloom

The first wave of Spring has passed, those couple of weeks when you can just see its green tips smiling on the branches of trees; it’s given way to a beautiful bloom of fresh, young leaves, bright and eager in … Continue reading →

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Green Haven

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Rainforest, Singapore Walking along the Tree-tops you have a panoramic view of the lush rainforest – the forest feels free, abundant, alive. These rainforests are the great engines of the entire planet, working in majestic harmony with the rest of … Continue reading →

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Willows by the River

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

The water was so clear and the sky so blue, that the river seemed to have captured a perfect photograph of the line of willow trees that lined its banks.

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The Road goes ever on…

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

The natural colour is so vibrant, and so uplifting – ironically, if I tried to recreate it in a painting, it would look unrealistic! Richmond Park, England.

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Leaves and Light

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Sunlight filtering through the majestic woodland trees at Richmond Park, England. I found the dappled light on the ground especially beautiful. The focus lacks sharpness in this photo, but I’m glad the effect of the light is still captured.

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