We went to find the bluebells in Banstead Woods today and sure enough, there they were. A couple of weeks earlier in development than last year's photos - neither the blue of the flowers or the green of the trees is quite so full yet - but still lovely. Look how far the blue mist covers.
I loved the vivid sappy green of these new leaves against the blue. I took several shots, of which this came out the best.
I was fascinated by these coppiced trees - I wonder how long ago they were done and if anyone manages the woods in the same way nowadays?
Not my last photo, of course - I got a bit carried away, as usual - but don't want to bore you! Again I was trying to get the contrast of colours. I love the trees when the green is just a delicate lace with the architecture of the branches still clearly showing.
26/04/08 @ 18:02