Sycamore Keys sketch
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a deciduous tree introduced into these shores back in the middle ages. I have been looking at them for a while waiting until the keys were developed enough for me to sketch.
Day 208, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Meadowsweet sketch
Growing on the banks of the River Hundreds at Rushmere in Suffolk is a swathe of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria). Not obvious from it’s appearance it is a member of the rose family it has tiny fluffy white flowers on top of tall stems. It’s flowers have an almond like sweet smell and once was regularly used on floors and was sacred to the druids.
Day 207, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Barn Owl sketch
Very sad to see this Barn owl lying at the road side at Benacre on the A12. Unfortunately it had been hit quite hard so I have sketch as much as was possible. Such a beautiful sight normally in the morning or evening light.
Day 206, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Cattle across the marshland, Southwold
From the end of the Blackshore looking across the marshland and up towards the water tower in Southwold. In the long grass are a herd of mixed cattle grazing. After a cycle down from Kessingland and a great stop at the Sail Loft ( http://www.sailloftsouthwold.uk/) on Ferry road.
Day 205, of my 2016 sketch a day challenge
Cannon on top of Gun Hill southwold
A sketch of one of the six cannons that sits pointing out to sea on Gun Hill in Southwold. These eighteen pound cannons were given to the town in 1746 by the Royal Amouries for protecting shipping from raids.
