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Glorious Panther Creek Falls. Located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
I can't even begin to describe how incredible these falls are to see in person. Now, that I have seen them for myself, I KNOW that no photo can possibly do this place justice. Most especially this one. After making the slippery and treacherous climb to the base of the falls, I realized that I had accidently grabbed my 10 stop ND filter instead of the 2 stop. Which meant, I really had some struggles to get a proper shutter speed for this photograph. There was no way in hell, that I was going to do the straight up climb and do the slip-n-slide deathy return downhill to retrieve the correct filter. Therefore, my shutter speed is a bit shorter than I would like.
Photography struggles aside, I would have left this spot a very, very happy and contented man, just for the viewing of the falls from the base. The photograph was totally secondary. All the green was a welcome sight after slogging through the brown/gray/blah months of late winter here in the Treasure Valley.
From our Christmas Eve walk around Fernworthy Reservoir. There's a lovely section of the walk featuring lots of moss-covered trees like this one.
I took this one at the far end of Black-a-Tor Copse. Our hiking guide recommended to walk the entire ancient oak woodland to the very end because of its unique atmosphere and we were glad we did it. The woodland with its gnarly moss-covered oak trees is very similar to Wistmans Wood and only one of 3 remote high altitude oakwoods remaining in Dartmoor National Park. A truly magical place that hopefully survives for a long time.
I hope I am not boring the heck out of everyone with more waterfalls shots - I just took so many :-D
This is a full frontal of the magnificent Sgwd y Pannwr - about 15 feet tall. It definitely was one of those Instagram spots where a never-ending armada of people were taking selfies in front of the waterfall. I apologise for not having included myself in the shot as seemed the appropriate way to take photos there...;-)
The little stream running alongside the river at Golitha Falls at Bodmin in Cornwall...Another shot using my macro lens but not a typical macro shot. I rarely go anywhere without a macro lens and is a handy length to get this type of capture. I often use it a short telephoto..
From our walk last Sunday around Tottiford reservoir. Parts of that lovely short walk pass through mixed woodland - this is the path leading back to the reservoir which is lined with some beautiful old beech trees.
From our lovely day out hiking around Fernworthy reservoir and into the forest last Sunday. Most of the forest is made up from conifers but there are some incredibly beautiful beech trees in some parts, overgrown with moss and fern. Stuff of fairy tales!
Another angle at the nice waterfalls of the River Aveon near Shipley bridge. This was just after we started our hike when there weren't many other people around. When we came back in the afternoon the river was busy and I spotted something interesting at exactly this rock I took this photo - three people sitting there facing the opposite direction of the falls and each of them staring onto the screen of their respective tablet. It would have made a good shot actually - how to completely ignore the natural beauty around you...
Another photo I took during our recent hike around Fernworthy reservoir and the associated woodland. This little beech forest was up a steep slope but well worth it as all the trees were covered in thick moss and the sun was nicely peeking through the foliage.
Some hidden waterfalls along the West Okement river. From Black-a-Tor Copse we followed the river downstream towards Meldon Reservoir. There are countless beauty spots along the way. For this photo I scrambled down to reach a large granite boulder sitting in the middle of the stream. You can actually see my 4y old peeking down from above in the top left corner ;-)
The small river Ilse meanders over moss-covered rocks in the Harz Mountains.
Das kleine Flüsschen Ilse schlängelt sich im Harz über moosbewachsene Felsen.
About three weeks earlier than last year I think (hello climate change) but of course a traditional 'must' visit this time of year and it never disappoints! The smells alone in the woodland are fantastic, let alone the gorgeous bluebell display stretching as far as you can see.
The woodlands surrounding Tottiford reservoir were full of fungi in all sizes, shapes and colours. I spotted those porcelain fungi along the path - they grow almost exclusively out of beech wood and have slimy white caps. I did want to include the branch the fungi were growing from as well as the lovely autumn colours of the forest so instead of going for a macro/close-up I included a lot of the trees in an autumnal bokeh.
This was from a previous visit to Wistman's Wood, a fascinating oakwood on Dartmoor. It is one of the highest oakwoods in Britain and sort of looks like straight out of Lord of the Rings. Unfortunately for us, we just touched the extreme outskirts of the forest as it started to rain heavily upon our arrival and we quickly returned to the car park. Next time I hope we can properly explore this fantastic Dartmoor highlight.
Yesterday, we enjoyed a lovely walk from Sticklepath to Belstone, with the second half of the walk following the river Taw. We even spotted some trout in the crystal clear water.
Another impression from last weekend's annual bluebell festival. There are some nice paths leading through the forest, considerate admirers of this natural beauty will stay on those paths.
On the return from a walk up the southern Scottish mountain ' the Merrick' the light gave this picture.
Wistman’s Wood is an ancient, mystical oak woodland located in the heart of Dartmoor, Devon. Known for its twisted, stunted oak trees draped in moss, lichens, and ferns, the wood exudes an eerie, magical atmosphere. It is believed to be one of the few remaining relics of Dartmoor’s original forest, dating back thousands of years. The rugged boulder-strewn landscape around the wood adds to its unique charm. Steeped in local legends and folklore, Wistman’s Wood is a popular spot for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers seeking a glimpse of Dartmoor's ancient wilderness.
Originally bonaventure plantation, in 1907, 60 acres became 103 acres, subsequently, the land was then converted to the Victoria Cemetery. Families used to picnic in this cemetery, because of its greenery and overwhelming beauty. Now owned by the city of Savannah, it is a delight to stroll through the breathtaking landscape of Bonaventure cemetery, and reflect on the enormous history behind the stories of the lives once lived. The majesty of the trees continues to capture it all, while overlooking the fishing boats on the Wilmington River~
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…Not Middle Earth but Borrowdale in Cumbria. Happy Tree Tuesday to all on Flickr, Alan:-) HTMT.….
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Behind Penmon Priory, Anglesey there's an old graveyard. An ancient stone Celtic cross stands proudly, surrounded by moss-covered tombstones. The cross, decked out with intricate carvings, sits on a stone pedestal amidst vibrant green ferns and tall grass. The background is a mix of trees and cloudy skies, adding to the chill, slightly spooky vibe.
A nice icyllic spot upstream of Hisley bridge. The little tower of pebbles which someone created on the boulder in the centre adds a bit of zen-like atmosphere to the spot ;-)
If my boys would not be noisy as a horde of 1000 ogres we might have had the chance to spot some kingfishers!
A large moss-covered carving of a Komodo dragon appears to drink from a stream in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud, Bali. The moss makes a nice natural camouflage.
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This weathered child sculpture on Cologne’s Melaten Cemetery appears lost in silent prayer. Gently cloaked in moss, it radiates a timeless serenity – as if nature itself had gifted it a green robe of remembrance.
Surreal yet everyday.
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Diese verwitterte Kindsskulptur auf dem Melatenfriedhof in Köln scheint in ein stilles Gebet versunken. Vom Moos sanft umhüllt, strahlt sie eine zeitlose Ruhe aus – als hätte die Natur selbst ihr ein grünes Gewand der Erinnerung geschenkt.
Surreal und doch alltäglich.
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SURREAL EVERYDAY is the topic for Tuesday October 27th 2025, Group Our Daily Challenge
Another shot from our hike at Lustleigh Cleave. This was going up the hill through a lovely looking forest strewn with large mossy granite boulders and remnants of former rural life along the hill side.