Time spent in woodland provides me with the peace and tranquility that I cannot find in any other location. It feels like entering a sanctuary from the outside world, the sounds and smells of the forest providing a welcome relief from the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Birdsong fills the air, stimulating a curiosity as to the location and identity of my feathered friends. The occasional glimpse of deer brings an added stillness as we warily observe each other, waiting for the other to move. Amongst the chaos I look for shapes, textures, and pleasing relationships between the interlocking trunks and branches. Compositions are hard to find but the opportunities are endless and the rewards appreciated. Time spent in woodland is time never wasted, it always brings me joy and always lifts my soul.