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September 4, 2013

British Summertime ends

The above picture was taken from one of my recent early morning rides out on Dizzy. We explored a new bridleway and found a little wooden bridge to clip clop over. As it’s now the start of September and summer is coming to an end, I noticed the cow parsley is all drying out. Only a couple of months ago it was fresh and green and covered in bright white flowers.

Summer was a long time coming this year, and although I’ll miss it I’m kind of looking forward to autumn. I can’t wait for scarecrow festivals, pumpkin carving, wearing cosy jumpers and Ugg boots, hearty winter meals, sunny frosty mornings, seeing the leaves on the trees change colour, and making homemade soup.

Yesterday evening I made the most of the warm sunshine before it started to get dark, and walked a few miles around the local reservoir at the country park. The reflections on the water as the sun was setting were just beautiful.

Trees and their surfaces are one of many natural sources of inspiration for my ceramics.

On the way home we came across this little guy, among a few other tiny frogs that were jumping out in front of us. Most of the water has all dried up so the frogs are wandering about on pathways, probably trying to find somewhere moist to hide out.

Nature truly is an artwork in itself. What I love most about nature is that we are constantly surrounded by it in our everyday lives, even if you sometimes aren’t aware of it.

Next time you’re out and about, or just passing, why not take a moment to appreciate the nature around you?

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