High Weald Bluebell Woodland
This might not have the same eye-catching appeal as the Micheldever image, but there is plenty of beauty in this scene, if you're prepared to stop and gaze at it on a large screen.
Most Bluebells begin wilting in early May, but happily, I have access to a privately-owned West Sussex bluebell wood, which is always at least one week behind everywhere else. The valley location receives less light and bluebells have to compete with other plants. These factors slow down their growth. I never really want my bluebell projects to end, but this woodland allows the fun to continue for a little while longer. The woodland is a highly complex network of paths, streams and undulating hills, making the site harder to photograph than Micheldever. The stream seen here is fed by a spring emerging out of High Weald sandstone further east in the forest. Lack of rainfall this season has left the stream very low on water. The normally squelchy ground is rock hard.
I've been working on a bluebell project for the last two weeks. Take a look when you have the time: www.alanmackenziephotography.com/2019/05/bluebell-woodlan...
High Weald Bluebell Woodland
This might not have the same eye-catching appeal as the Micheldever image, but there is plenty of beauty in this scene, if you're prepared to stop and gaze at it on a large screen.
Most Bluebells begin wilting in early May, but happily, I have access to a privately-owned West Sussex bluebell wood, which is always at least one week behind everywhere else. The valley location receives less light and bluebells have to compete with other plants. These factors slow down their growth. I never really want my bluebell projects to end, but this woodland allows the fun to continue for a little while longer. The woodland is a highly complex network of paths, streams and undulating hills, making the site harder to photograph than Micheldever. The stream seen here is fed by a spring emerging out of High Weald sandstone further east in the forest. Lack of rainfall this season has left the stream very low on water. The normally squelchy ground is rock hard.
I've been working on a bluebell project for the last two weeks. Take a look when you have the time: www.alanmackenziephotography.com/2019/05/bluebell-woodlan...