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Book review: ‘The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland’ by Clifton Bain
You might remember that, back in the summer of last year, I wrote about the oak woods of Taynish in Knapdale. These are one of the last remnants of Britain’s temperate rainforests, having flourished in the mild, moisture-laden climate of the west coast for around 7,000 years. It’s an enchanting, invigorating place: in spring, as you walk in dappled shadow beneath the freshly-emerging canopy of leaves, you feel as if you’re breathing the same air as Argyll’s ancient ancestors. I was therefore delighted to come across a new book entitled ‘The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland – A Traveller’s Guide’. Written by Clifton Bain and published by Sandstone Press, it…
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Red deer painting – now finished
Colin has now finished the red deer painting that he began in January. Here it is in all its misty mountain glory… You can see the painting in progress in this earlier post on The Hazel Tree. Copyright © Colin Woolf More of Colin’s work can be found at www.wildart.co.uk
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Red deer painting
Colin has started 2016 with a big project… a new painting of some red deer making their way across a wintry mountain landscape. This is going to be a large picture, with plenty of depth and drama. Here it is in progress! Close-up of the foreground: There’s plenty more to do – acres of heather, he says! You can watch for updates on Colin’s Facebook page if you like. Colin’s website is www.wildart.co.uk Photos copyright © Colin Woolf
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