7458. Greenbank (181)

J9449j, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026
J9449j, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026

I have decided to stick to the name J9449j for this artist. It was the first Instagram handle that I came across when posting his artwork, but which has changed several times since. It just makes sense to use the one name, even if it is the wrong one, for consistency’s sake.

J9449j, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026
J9449j, Greenbank, Bristol, January 2026

There is so much mystery surrounding J9449j, and I wonder if in this piece there are some heavily disguised letters, because those shapes and the length of the piece would suggest so. The colours and shapes are absolutely wonderful, with the customary nod to nature. I also feel there is a bit of an Orla Kiely look going on, which, I might add, is a good thing.

Field Horsetail

Field Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, April 2025
Field Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, April 2025

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Spore-bearing fertile

non-photosynthetic stem

natural marvel

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by Scooj

  • also a really annoying pernicious weed.

Orange hawkweed

Orange hawkweed, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, September 2024
Orange hawkweed, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, September 2024

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Early autumn hue

scattered among worn tombstones

mother earth returns

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by Scooj

Greenbank Cemetery – 30 Days Wild (7/30)

Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, June 2024
Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, June 2024

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Final resting place

when we return to the soil

verdant new life thrives

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by Scooj

  • 30 Days Wild is an initiative organised by the Wildlife Trusts. It is an annual challenge event, for those who choose to participate, to do one ‘wild’ thing a day throughout the month of June. I will try to write a nature haiku every day if I can, as my contribution to this celebration of wildlife and biodiversity. I did this back in 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.

Odemera lurida – 30 Days Wild (5/30)

Oedemera Lurida, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, June 2024
Oedemera Lurida, Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, June 2024

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An oxeye daisy

a slender beetle rests up

feasting on nectar

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by Scooj

  • 30 Days Wild is an initiative organised by the Wildlife Trusts. It is an annual challenge event, for those who choose to participate, to do one ‘wild’ thing a day throughout the month of June. I will try to write a nature haiku every day if I can, as my contribution to this celebration of wildlife and biodiversity. I did this back in 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.