Early November means the trees are becoming very bare, here in the Cotswolds. The upside is of course the wonderful colours that surround us – greens, yellows, russets, browns – they’re all there, mostly now spread on the ground.
Beauty indeed, perhaps best summed up in the words of Shakespeare’s John of Gaunt, “…This other Eden, demi-paradise…” However chill the day or raw the wind, a closer look at nature’s bounty makes up for it – though a hot cup of tea is welcome when you get inside again!
I followed this public bridleway not far from the ancient Rollright Stones, to be rewarded at the far end by hugely long and truly spectacular westerly views.
Protected from frost by the dense woodland cover adjacent to the bridleway, a trio of leaves cling on to their summer green. Not for much longer…
Approaching Chipping Norton from the Banbury Road.
Look out for The English Eye Autumn Print Collection, coming soon.
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