Thursday, 9 June 2016

30 Days Wild (Day 9) Foxglove

As the blossom from the trees is all but spent it is time for the flowers to take the thrown. One of the rightful contenders of this majesty is the foxglove. In the country it takes to the hedgerows and sides of the roads forming a purple frame around the lush greens, but in the city or suburban garden, especially in Glasgow with the contrast of sandstone buildings, it forms a juxtaposition with concrete and stone. This contrast accentuates the beauty of the flower and highlights its struggle just to exist.







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Wednesday, 8 June 2016

30 Days Wild (Day 8) Around the block

Sometimes the only slice of nature we can get on a busy day is a walk around the block. Sometimes it's only a walk to the bus or train station or even to the local corner shop. No matter how small it is nature will be there as long as we look.




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Tuesday, 7 June 2016

30 Days Wild (Day 7) In Clouds

There's something about sitting watching clouds. Sure it's lazy and somewhat indulgent but yet there's something more to it. Today I took in the clouds around the Queens Park and Langside area. 



calm….
in the heart of a lake
undulating clouds

Issa (own translation)  










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Saturday, 4 June 2016

30 Days Wild (Day 4) Linn Park

Today I took a walk in and around Linn Park. The weather has been consistently warm for the last while and today was no exception. The coolness in the riparian woods was welcome. The wild garlic was pungent as its flowers have now peaked and are starting to die off - quite a few people were out and about picking.

picking 
wild garlic - 
the chaffinch's call

I made my way to the waterfall and sat for a while on the bench there. I took tea and reflected on the day and the last week being in and around nature and the month ahead.

a duck ruffles
its feathers -
waterfall