Monday, 24 October 2011

Walking in the Woods

Yesterday I walked for miles.  I crossed ancient bridges, walked alongside bridle paths and passed by fields and hedgerows still brimming with fruit.  A warm, dry, autumnal day with a slight breeze: just perfect conditions for walking about in nature.  The highlight of my walk was discovering this woodland glade.  A canopy of green leaves above and a mattress of fallen leaves below.  There is a magical quality about these woods.  You can tell that there are many stories and secrets contained within.  The trees appear to be leaning towards each other whispering and entwining branches to be as one.

There is nothing dark and foreboding about these woods.  They feel spiritual and protective and the green luminosity that shines through the canopy make one feel that they have witnessed something very special.
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16 comments:

  1. greenthumb24 October 2011 at 10:57

    How pretty, we have nothing like that in Australia, very English.

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  2. greenrabbitdesigns24 October 2011 at 11:18

    Beautiful photograph Simone and it's very obvious that you enjoyed your walk!
    I didn't get a walk yesterday because guess what it did here all day long and today is no better!! :(
    Vivienne x

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  3. Helen Philipps24 October 2011 at 11:24

    A beautiful picture from your lovely walk. I love woodlands like this too, where the light is dappled, and at this time of year they are especially atmospheric. Have a happy week, Simone. Helen x

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  4. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 12:48

    How lovely, is that near your home or were you farther afield? I do like walking in woods, there is always something magical about them.

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  5. magsmcc24 October 2011 at 12:59

    Well, they witnessed you, and that is special indeed!

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  6. sharon24 October 2011 at 13:00

    So pleased you found such a blessed place and that its quiet harmony vibrated at a familiar frequency with your spirit's own. May this grace fill you in the week ahead.

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  7. Selfsewn24 October 2011 at 13:15

    Ooh I was walking with you!
    Wasnt it warm and so lovely!!
    Clare

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  8. Peeriemoot24 October 2011 at 13:45

    That's lovely - so green and peaceful :-).

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  9. Rosie24 October 2011 at 15:40

    What lovely trees! It looks so light and airy in that wood with the crunchy leaves underfoot it must have been a super walk:)

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  10. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 16:20

    Lovely atmospheric post and beautiful picture, Simone. By the way, shouldn't it be 'bridle path', or was that some sort of freudian slip? :)

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  11. morikomidori25 October 2011 at 00:57

    i so love this post
    your poetic soul and attunement with nature both shine along with your artistic eye, which has captured a stunning image of this beautiful woodland. i am so happy that you have shared some of the lovely magic with us:)

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  12. Anne Butera25 October 2011 at 17:02

    Wonderful post, Simone. I'm hoping to go walking in the woods here soon, too. Autumnal walks are some of my favorites.

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  13. A garden just outside Venice25 October 2011 at 20:33

    Hi Simone, I'm trying to catch up with everyone after a long break, I hope you're well!
    x

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  14. Lisa26 October 2011 at 09:31

    Stunning photo and very poetic words, just lovely.
    Lisa x

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  15. Judy Hartman27 October 2011 at 14:44

    Oh, Simone, as soon as I opened your blog, I let out a big sigh! What a lovely, serene, photo and your words only enhance the experience of witnessing this scene! You are a true poet.
    xx

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  16. morikomidori28 October 2011 at 20:06

    many thanks for your healing thoughts x
    i think they are working, she's hanging on in there.

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