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Loitering unseen
an unnerving sense of threat
a predator waits
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by Scooj
September II
Tag: Nature
Common darter II
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Bathing in the sun
an afternoon-stretched shadow
dragonfly pauses
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by Scooj
Mossy rose gall
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Rose growth disruption
work of parasitic wasp
beguiling nature
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by Scooj
Seeing the wood for the trees
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Natural woodland
hugs the riparian strip
planted pines look on
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by Scooj
Colonists
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Yellow meadow ant
queens emerge nourished by sun
to mate and find homes
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by Scooj
5413. Cheltenham 2023 (3)
There were an awful lot of beautiful birds painted at the Cheltenham Paint Festival this year, whether by coincidence or design I simply don’t know, but it feels like the nature theme is running strongly through street art these days, perhaps as a subliminal or conscious response to the global biodiversity crisis we face.
This enormous piece by Sophie Tuttle on the side of a building on Devonshire Street features two owls, one in good health, the other a skeleton, joined together by a red thread that each is holding in its beak. There is symbolism here I’m sure, and perhaps it is the delicate line we walk between life and death.
Both of the owls are perfectly painted, and each has a halo behind with a floral design in subtle blues. Perfectly proportioned and anatomically correct these owns are as much a study of form as they are paintings of birds.
I don’t believe I have come across Sophie Tuttle before, but that is hardly surprising since she is Boston- based. Her commitment to free and accessible art is a great thing indeed, and what a privilege to see her amazing artwork at the Cheltenham Paint Festival. Perhaps we could entice her to visit Bristol some time.
Sciurus carolinensis
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An unknown bird call
double screech from the tree top
but it’s a squirrel
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by Scooj
5402. St Werburghs tunnel (376)
When I last met Mr Draws under Brunel Way about a month ago, he told me that he was keen to paint more pieces with an environmental or protest theme. Well with Prime Minister who seems to be hell bent on waging war against nature and the ‘green blob’ as hard right populists tend to do, Mr Draws’ efforts have never been more timely.
This is a beautiful piece of the fluke from a whale breaking the surface before descending into the depths, helps to remind us about what is important on this Earth we call home. The atmospheric piece appears to capture the movement and grace of the whale, a sight we are familiar with through viewing wildlife films, but which we rarely glimpse first hand. Bravo Mr Draws, please keep up these genuine efforts to make the world a better place.
Pigeon pair
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Privileged access
a new life begins, one waits
birds-eye view of nest
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by Scooj
Sun fly
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Warm herby margins
on a disused railway path
alive with insects
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by Scooj
Natural adventures 