We've passed through Samhain, and a melancholy spreads across the land. Persephone has entered the underworld, and nature prepares for her sleep.

Summer's End

Hawthorn

Hawthorn

T TThe last hawthorn berries remain on this lichen covered branch...

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Withered

Withered

A AAll withers and turns to a thousand shades of brown...

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Blackberries

Blackberries

T TThese blackberries are long past their best...

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Mottled Leaves

Mottled Leaves

B BBlackberry leaves change to red, then brown before falling back to the earth.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Withered Leaves

Withered Leaves

A AAs the leaves dry out they curl up and go to sleep.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Fungi at Wilverley

Fungi at Wilverley

F FFungi start to sprout from the fallen leaves.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-13


The Old Tree Stump

The Old Tree Stump

M MMoss starts to grow round an old tree stump.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-13


The Toadstool

The Toadstool

A AA toadstool pushes up through the fallen oak leaves...

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-13


Ferns

Ferns

F FFerns, once a deep green, now fade and turn to brown.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


Weeping

Weeping

A AAnd that which withers then bows its head and weeps.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10


The Stem

The Stem

O OOnce vigorous spiralling growth now takes a rest.

Nikon D200 AF Nikkor 35-80mm

2017-11-10

Web Design and Programming by Catnip Multimedia
Copyright © 2017 Pete Harlow All Rights Reserved 6599
Web site powered by 100% renewable energy