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Spring Tree Canopies, Sunnyhurst Wood

Tree canopy with leaves that look bronze backlighted

When people are indoors, nature seems more in the spotlight and its imperturbability strikes me as a superpower.

Have daffodils always been this yellow and crocuses so purple? I pay attention, but it feels like I barely noticed before. Now it’s the turn of the deciduous trees.

Early Spring is more bashful than Autumn, which has a been there, seen that element to its glory. No doubt Autumn’s confidence gets it all the best press for colourful foliage, even though the first leaves of Spring are just as good a treat.

Sycamore tree canopy with bright green leaves

Spring’s leaves are tender and downy, easily made translucent by the sun. This is a sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus).

The wind was brisk when I snapped these pictures, aware that no matter where I focussed, most leaves would be out of focus. I hardly dared think they would turn out shareable, but I wanted to share the experience and the brightness, especially with those who love nature, but can’t so easily get out into it.

Spring beech tree canopy with golden leaves

In token of Earth Day.  Sunnyhurst Wood is an Edwardian Park in my home town, Darwen. 

33 Replies to “Spring Tree Canopies, Sunnyhurst Wood”

  1. Lovely photos Susan 🙂 Sunnyhurst is only a relatively short drive for me but out of bounds just now. Hopefully it won’t be long before I can get there for a good dog walk and the weather will be just as good 🙂

    1. I’m lucky to have it within easy walking distance – assuming uphill counts as easy! I can’t get to one of my favourite walks at the moment though, so I know how you feel.

  2. I adore the new green leaves as they emerge in spring. Backlit by the sun, against a flawless blue sky, it doesn’t get much better than that. 🙂

  3. A beautiful, beautiful tribute to Earth Day. I, too, adore looking up at the crowns of trees, and because I live in the woods, this treat is available to me in every season. I also really liked your comments about the colors of spring. Spring is softer, more gentle than Fall, but just as dazzling in her own way. Happy Earth Day to you, Susan!

  4. Hi Susan–thanks for you comment on my post about me whining. Unfortunately it does not show, except in my Inbox, so I cannot like or comment on it. So frustrating! Anyhow–your photos are beautiful. I can feel the rush of the leaves blowing in the breeze.

    2. I’m so glad you can feel the leaves! 🙂

      I’ve left you a comment on your blog – with luck things are heading in the right direction.

  5. Have you noticed that, even though sunshine brings out bright colors, some colors just pop out more on a cloudy day? I think that’s especially true of the deep reds, like geraniums.

    1. Yes, I have. I rarely take pictures when there are no clouds around. Some things are an exception – tulips are light catchers, basking in any sunshine they can get.

    1. The weather seems to have been much nicer too – or could it be that we pay less attention when we are free to do as we please? I tried to crop these square for Becky, which was in my mind when taking them, but that seemed to lose some of the wildness and the tree effect.

  9. Gorgeous. I love gazing up through new leaves. I love their translucency.

    1. I have been thinking a lot about what light does to leaves – not just revealing colours, but attitude too. I have a Dracaena marginata tricolour that sends me off into reverie whenever I see it backlit.

  11. Lovely signs of Spring (and yes, I DID get the email notification of this post – just was at the bottom of my long list of unread emails.

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