#36 - Fairies in Mud

When we were children we always called these thistle seeds, 'fairies', now I have passed this deeply unscientific habit on to my children. I have been trying to think of a way to photograph them for a while, this little pool of mud, with a polish of clear water on top, seemed a perfect place to throw a handful. The seeds seem to glow ethereally against the matte background of the sediment at the bottom of the pool.

#16 - Thistleheads on Moss

Love these thistleheads soooo much! This mossy rock now looks like something from Monsters Inc. or maybe one of those strange creatures found on the sea-bed that nobody knew existed. Or maybe some wildly retro fur coat. Actually can't help smiling at this and the thought of other walkers coming across my funky rock in the wood and doing a double take. It's a small thing but it pleases me.