A Monster in the Woods!, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Hello Everyone,

I know I have been absent for several days but it has been because of commitments and a very sore leg, which has prevented walks.

Yesterday, my leg was feeling considerably better, so we went for our annual visit to Bluebell Wood.

Sadly, the huge carpets of blue had already passed and the flowers most prominent were wild garlic, giving subtle patches of white.

I stumbled upon this twisted monster, lying across the path. It looked very dramatic, the contrasts of sunlight and shadows adding to the overall effect.

In the background, some late bluebells can be seen, providing a hint of blue.

The wood is so very tranquil. Only the sounds of birds and the occasional noise of departing deer can be heard. It's a wonderful place for relaxing.

Thank you for your interest, Bev :-)

Fis2, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, pajaran, ricardomattos, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ikeharel, mcmtanyel ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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holmertz (102604) 2022-05-15 7:33

Hello Bev,
I was actually wondering what kept you away. I hope your leg continues to get better. Seen from this angle the dead tree looks remarkably much like a huge lizard. I clearly see a head, legs and a long tail. Quite an adventure on a bluebell safari and an amusing photo.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170639) 2022-05-15 9:39

Witaj Bev!
A very nice place, the tree trunk is impressive.
Good framing, composition and colors.
I like light and shadows.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114347) 2022-05-15 9:44

Hi Bev,

I like the play of the shadows on the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the vegetation, pf the trees and of the fallen one. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (92302) 2022-05-15 10:16

Hello Beverley,
A really nice photo of this large piece of wood, which really looks like some kind of monster lurking in the undergrowth. It is still nicely surrounded by some blue flowers as well as a nice pattern of shadows.
Lars

lousat (139170) 2022-05-15 10:40

Hi Bev,I'm happy that your leg is better and you have been able to resume the walks, the result is this very nice photo, there are still some purple spots but the show is given by the mega wooden snake sleeping on the spring carpet, very very beautiful ! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (62846) 2022-05-15 11:10

Hello Beverley,
I still remember the Komodo dragon you showed us last year.
So it is still there. Or perhaps this is a tree that looks very much like the dragon you showed earlier.
You still found some bluebells. In the forest I visited in Belgium they have all finished flowering. But all the trees meanwhile have a beautiful full foliage.
I do hope that the pain in your leg does not come back and that you can make many more trips.
Best regards, Paul

pajaran (115779) 2022-05-15 12:13

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo staro drvo na zemlji i zelenilo u pozadini, dobro pokazano sa lepi bojama, kontratom i perspektivom.
Lepa priroda.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Zelim vam brzo ozdravljenje.

Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja

jmdias (115046) 2022-05-15 14:28

bev

yes, the old trunk looks like an anaconda or another big monster as a komodo dragon. nice details of the place where we can see some wild flowers.
take care

jorge

ricardomattos (17460) 2022-05-15 17:02

Hi Bev

This is almost a fossil of an anaconda from the Amazon (hahaha) Excellent observation and photo. I liked very much.

Best regards

Ricardo

COSTANTINO (116377) 2022-05-15 22:06

Hello dear Beverley and have a nice day
and a happy new week
wow!!!!your chosen title creates
different feelings!!!!
I am feeling too happy meet you again
after your absence!!!and one of the reasons
is that the friends of TE are few and I do not
know the reason about this....this huge tree
seems like a monster indeed...
Let your imagination free
regards
Costantino

Silvio1953 (221463) 2022-05-15 23:07

Ciao cara Bev, great view of impressive trunk, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (147018) 2022-05-15 23:14

Hi Bev,
Better health for you and a pleasant photo for us on TE. Lovely composition with all these blue flowers and this dead tree, impressive trunk, well taken, good light and contrast management, tfs.

GyurMaster (24818) 2022-05-16 0:51

Dear Beverley,

I'm glad that you survived the encounter with the monster. :) Joking apart its a nice composition with the green forest in the bg. I like it and I'm glad to hear that you feel better.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

mkamionka (74311) 2022-05-17 7:10

Hi Bev,
You have captured here a very nice "art installation" by nature. Quite surprising and photogenic shapes. We can still spot some blue bells around which bring some color to the scene.
I hope you feel better by now. I had a problem with a swollen knee for a while but although the swelling is gone I still feel that something is out of order inside... but overall getting better.

Beautiful natural scene,
M

mcmtanyel (68383) 2022-06-11 19:56

Hello Beverly,
My a big python! It's got your name written on it, so watch out, it might be coming to get you. I like the presence of the purple flowers.
Regards,
MT