.
A once scarce raptor
fills motorway margin skies
reintroduction
.
by Scooj
Tag: bird
Magpie
.
This commonplace bird
in any other country
might seem exotic
.
by Scooj
Kingfisher
.
Iridescent blue
alongside the motorway
River Frome wildlife
.
by Scooj
Dunnock
.
Near invisible
with ordinary plumage
nice to have you back
.
by Scooj
Long tailed tits
.
They come from nowhere
never still for a moment
and then they are gone
.
by Scooj
Song tree
.
A hundred voices
unseen shrill starling voices
fill the air with song
.
by Scooj
3293. Cheltenham 2020 (15)
The Celtenham Paint Festival was a bit of an unusual affair this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Slightly last minute and slightly reduced in ambition there wasn’t quite the atmosphere one would expect at a paint festival, but the quality of the art and variety of artists was nonetheless up to its usual standard.
Fark is not an artist I am familiar with, but am very much drawn to this piece. The strong lines, uncomplicated scenes and bold colours are reminiscent of Dick Bruna’s work, a Dutch artist and author whose ‘Miffy’ books were a cornerstone of my early childhood. There is a lot to like in this simple painting of a songbird and who can argue with the central message of love? We need to get this artist to Bristol!
Jays
.
Exotic colours
advancing through the tree tops
cackles on the wing
.
by Scooj
Swallows swoop
.
Death-defying flight
hugging the ground tight, then swoop
high into the sky
.
by Scooj
Feather
.
Natural design
unsurpassed by engineers
miracle of flight
.
by Scooj
