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From my journal…  Autumn is unveiling winter. The forest is a mix of bare branches and leaves holding on here and there for a final golden flourish. Not long now until all will be exposed – the forest becoming a fascinating study in tree shape and form.  —  Again in black and white: --- Snapped on my old iPhone 6s along Beechen Lane track, Lyndhurst, New Forest. November 2022.  —  Photo ref: 20221117-Beechen-Lane-3 / IMG_5527

From my journal…  Stunning ride today. Lovely breeze. Cool wind. Feels like the beginning of the end of Autumn. Trees looking barer.  I’m loving these days of low sun casting a flattering light from the side and its wondrously long shadows.  What a glorious Autumn it’s been. We’ve had our fair share of rain. But then days like these also – incredible.  I had this track to myself today. Can’t be bad. These trees stopped me along the way. I loved the light on them.  —  Again in black and white: —  Snapped on my old iPhone 6s along Beechen Lane track, Lyndhurst, New Forest. November 2022.  —  Photo ref: 20221117-Beechen-Lane-Parkhill-Inclosure-15 / IMG_5539

Cycling along, the leaves on those young trees in the foreground caught my eye. I rode on but then turned back. When I came round to this viewpoint, that big cloud behind the firs was creating a nice layering.  Just outside of the frame an ominous dark cloud was approaching, ready to pelt me with rain. I had to get a few shots before speeding off, so I got a bit wet. I couldn’t grumble though. Autumn had provided some stunning sunshine and blue skies up to this point. —  In black and white: The white cloud really stands out now and pulls the eye – a bit too much perhaps.  On the other hand, I like the way the other clouds draw you into the shot. There’s quite a nice balance to it all.  —  Snapped on my old iPhone 6s in Parkhill Inclosure, near Lyndhurst, New Forest. November 2022.  —  Photo ref: 20221109-Beechen-Lane-Parkhill-Inclosure-57 / IMG_5503