in my humble opinion, is Mother Nature.
Despite me still being in denial about the onset of Autumn - and let's face it, this hot weather isn't changing my mind! - I do always marvel at this time of year at the sheer beauty of nature's designs. The inside of an acorn cup is so superior to any ceramic cup I have ever seen.
And just look at all the wonderful seeds and seed heads around at this time of year. Poppy seeds are my favourite. They're so exquisite, you just couldn't have invented anything so pretty.
Just look at the way the seed head joins the stem - it's perfection!
And the Pine-cone? What was Mother Nature on, when she dreamt that one up?
This picture below is a driftwood slice of tree trunk. I think it is striking how the sand and sea has eaten into the wood to really bring out the rings running through the centre.
I could go on for ever. Sea shells, conkers, snowflakes ..... and don't even get me started on the colours of Autumn leaves!
Do you have a favourite design by that wonderful WOMAN - Mother Nature?
Bye for Now
Cathy X
Cathy X
look at a pine cone end on...spirals are everywhere
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos...you're right, nature is a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteLichen.Any lichen.And shells.oh,forgot seaweed....
ReplyDeleteI love seashells, every time we go to the beach I have to bring some home!
ReplyDeleteshells and off course those gorgeous acorns do it for me!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more, which is why nature influences my work.
ReplyDeleteLovely to read your comments on my blog x Your work is great and I will be exploring your blog and website in full later today as ceramics are one of my favourite things :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. I'm always in awe of the romanesco cauliflower - how can something grow into those wonderful shapes.
ReplyDeleteEvery single flower - the shape PLUS the colors. I can't stop admiring them.
ReplyDeleteFully in agreement here!
ReplyDeleteI've got some Welsh Poppy seed heads which I keep picking up and looking at...finding something different in them every time!
The Flowers are so tissue paper thin and only seem to lastfor one day each flower, bright yellow and orange. They seed themselves around and grow just about anywhere,especialy in paving cracks. I have some seed if you want some...?
Sandie xx
Do I have a favourite? All of it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - nature just can't be beaten.
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Beautiful, I love the poppy seed heads and fir cones. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a lovely comment:)
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ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly con-ker...mother mature is at her very very best in autumn!
ReplyDeletelovely pics
BH x
Where would I even start? This is such a great post, you are absolutely right Mother nature is very wonderful and clever.
ReplyDeleteWholeheartedly agree, yet we can all be inspired by her.
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