September II

Shadow, Bristol, September 2023
Shadow, Bristol, September 2023

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Loitering unseen

an unnerving sense of threat

a predator waits

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by Scooj

September

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Indian summer

maybe too early to crow

welcome nonetheless

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by Scooj

Arsenal 3 – Manchester United 1

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Sweetest victory

sweeter for last minute goals

more than just a game

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by Scooj

Postie

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Familiar face

and community hero

Andy the postman

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by Scooj

Common darter II

Common darter, Bristol, August 2023
Common darter, Bristol, August 2023

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Bathing in the sun

an afternoon-stretched shadow

dragonfly pauses

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by Scooj

Antidote

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End of a long day

a short walk with man’s best friend

clearing the cobwebs

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by Scooj

Mossy rose gall

Mossy rose gall, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, August 2023
Mossy rose gall, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, August 2023

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Rose growth disruption

work of parasitic wasp

beguiling nature

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by Scooj

Cloudburst

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Heaviest downpour

overflowing guttering

urban river roads

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by Scooj

Making friends

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Two boys overheard

a cyclist and a scooter

“you are really good”

one boy says to the other

“I’m not really, but thank you”

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by Scooj

  • This is how young boys make friends, it was heart-warming to see. I wanted to stay and listen a little longer, but of course, that begins to look a little bit peculiar, so the dog and I went on our way.

Seeing the wood for the trees

Cardinham Woods, Cornwall, August 2023
Cardinham Woods, Cornwall, August 2023

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Natural woodland

hugs the riparian strip

planted pines look on

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by Scooj