A World of Small Wonders
Winter has a way of revealing things that are easily overlooked during the busier seasons.
Without the abundance of summer foliage, we begin to see the intricate patterns of bark, the delicate structure of seed heads, the shapes of fallen leaves and the extraordinary miniature landscapes created by mosses and lichens.
There is so much to discover when we look a little closer.
Take a few moments to slow down and explore the details of winter.
Winter Reflection
The Beauty of Small Things
Much of winter's beauty is found in the smallest details.
A tiny bud waiting at the end of a branch. The intricate veins of a fallen leaf. The unexpected colours of lichen growing on a stone.
These details have always been there, but we rarely give them our attention.
Look closely and you may discover that winter is not as empty or colourless as it first appears.
Look, Touch, Listen, Smell
Explore through your senses
Look
Discover the patterns, textures, buds, seed heads and lichens
Touch
Feel the texture of bark, stone, moss and fallen leaves
Listen
Notice the rustling leaves, birdsong and subtle sounds around you
Smell
Breathe in the scents of damp earth, wood and winter air
Return to this place regularly and look again. Perhaps you will notice a bud beginning to swell, a new patch of moss, or the changing colours of a fallen leaf.
Each visit offers something different, even when the landscape appears unchanged. The more often you return, the more you begin to notice.
A Different Detail Every Time
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A Little More of The Turning Year
Receive occasional reflections, seasonal observations and invitations to spend time in nature