A gallery of photographs and poeticals celebrating the beauty of trees.

TREES

Relax into the magnificent presence of trees, fine homes for plants, birds and tiny things, the breath of life for all Nature's creatures and human beings.

Soldier Beetle

An armoured beetle soldiers on,
A force of life in the heat of the sun,
Long and slender with leatherlike wings,
Polllinating flowers in the early spring.
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Red Admiral Butterfly

Magnificent butterfly with black velvet wings,
I see your white spotted tips and bright orange bands,
A welcome migrant from northern climes,
A symbol of transformation, joy and happy times.
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Honey Bee

Honey scented matico, a magnet for bees,
Bright orange ball flowers attract them with ease,
Bursting with nectar and pollen to please:
A delicious scent on a gentle breeze.
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Harlequin Ladybird

Bringer of fortune, innocence and love,
Ladybugs remind us to live life to the full,
A gift to brighten any day,
Transformations with happy resolutions are on their way.
Hover Fly

Hamless hoverfly, gardener's friend,
A suit so glossy with striking bands,
With wings that hover at impossible speeds,
This skilled deceiver mimics bees.

Feeding on aphids, bugs and thrips,
Pollinating flowers where're she goes,
Like a hornet but with larger eyes and lack of sting,
The stunning belted hoverfly is a beautiful thing.
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Burnet Moth

A red spotted moth found on the dunes,
Resting on a striking Viper's-Bugloss bloom,
Glossy black with six spots on its long, narrow wings,
Slowly fluttering in and around the reeds.
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Cotton Thistle

Head down and diving in,
A bee loves nectar rich thistles like these,
They are bright and lucious and sweet as can be,
With fine cotton hairs on their stems and leaves.
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Flower Crab Spider

Without a web to catch its food,
The flower crab spider sits and broods,
Laying in wait for an insect, moth or bee,
To land on the flower where they come to feed.
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Sleeping Snails

Tiny lemon snail sleeping under a leaf,
Not far from the sea on a sandbar reef;
Tucked up closely to an accommodating friend;
Safe and cosy as the wind blows and the leaves bend.
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Gold Ringed Dragonfly

A riverland wonder from the southern glades,
On her way to her breeding place,
Resting to gather warmth in the sun,
Before going on her way.

Fast and angile, sleek and strong,
With stunning markings in black and gold,
Her beauty would be hard to replace,
A living symbol of elegance, happiness, peace and grace.
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Busy Bee

A bee can travel ten miles a day to gather food,
Sweet nectar and pollen to feed her brood,
Never a moment's rest for this busy bee,
A joy to hear and a delight to see.
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Sacred Snail

Slow to move but steady and true,
Snails know which way to go,
Carrying their home in their spiral shells,
Reminding us to take our time and consider our decisions well.
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Daisy Trap Photograph and Poem by Sue Cartwright

Copper Coloured Beetles Photograph and Poem by Sue Cartwright

Water's Edge

A gorgeous walk by the river,

The sound of birds singing, leaves rustling,

Earth soft and air gently blowing,

A place of magic, positively glowing.
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Ancient Wonder

The age, the vibrancy, the coppicing,

The life, the growth, the leaves fluttering,

The beauty of an ancient tree, still growing,

A cosy home for birds and wildlife, Nature's knowing.
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Tree Canopies

A heavenly walk in an Autumn lane,

On a day that feels more like Spring,

With rustic browns and vibrant greens,

Ambient temperatures and brisk winds.
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Green Leaves

Enjoying the last of the Summer leaves,

Gorgeous canopies in vibrant greens,

Soon to turn before Autumn sets in,

With her red and copper and golden leaves.
Morning Light

Few things compare to the morning light,

With the sun low in the sky, brilliant white,

Capturing trees and mosses, gold and bright,

In an ancient pocket of woodland, an explorer's delight.
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Tree Bliss

What bliss is this, to walk among the trees,

To listen to the woodland sounds, to feel at ease,

When Nature gently caters for all our needs,

In a showcase of ferns, mosses, trailing ivy and leaves.
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Ancient Tree

Ancient woodlands, magical places,

As sunshine casts a glow on surfaces,

Old trunks, bark and fungi traced in silver,

Light and shadow, green leaves and trailing ivy.
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Tall Tree

Magnificent and wise, sturdy and strong,

A leafy canopy with far-reaching branches spreading out to the light,

Treasured home for animals, birds and wildlife,

An intricate ecosystem, a beautiful sight.
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Filigree of Trees

I love the patterns of filigree trees,

Grand and beautiful, with or without leaves,

Perfectly balanced, yet wild and free,

Protecting us and our Earth so magnificently.
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A Sacred Place

A sacred place with ancient trees,

Soft padded ground, layered with leaves,

Old stone edges once home or retreat,

Where spirits fly and Nature's creatures meet.
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Ancient Hedgerow

Ancient hedgerow, entanglement of life's creation,

A mosaic of tall ferns, creeping ivy and leaves dancing,

A cool oasis under the trees, delightful,

Where Nature thrives in a scene of pure magic.
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Tree Bathing

Walking through woodland along the fields,

Dappled light dancing on path edges, beautiful trees,

Festooned with trailing ivy and leaves,

Bringing colour and shade, and a pure sense of ease.
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