https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/421e4a2c-d41f-422f-a815-b56bb3302a28/logo+with+background+and+border%232+copy+web+page+image.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/47671713-b98a-4b43-afaf-037425f19f68/Singing+Robin+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/289e81ba-b0c6-43b9-9d11-baba29aca12b/The+Magical+Strawberry+Grove+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1 daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1/trees monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e7bba7f5-b3cb-43ec-a02e-46eb81ef7e02/Character+of+the+Chantrys+small+jpeg.jpg Art Work - Trees CHARACTER OF THE CHANTRYS Fine Line pens, Original on A3 watercolour paper. Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. An amazing old sweet chestnut tree stands with such charming character on a hill top amongst the woods. By working from my own photo; I was constantly looking and truly captured by the fine details this tree has. It held such a unique character and full of quiet energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/5860e215-c0f6-48c6-a636-af6f2310c69f/Uplifting+Sweet+Chestnut+Tree+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees UPLIFTING SWEET CHESTNUT TREE Fine Line pens and pencils; photo and high-quality print on watercolour paper of original B&W – worked over in colour. Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Lines, textures and patterns of this mature sweet chestnut tree have such an intriguing way of catching my eye. Such character creating a warming and peaceful feeling as it rises from the woodland floor and up into the tree canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b138f358-3e91-4c98-894d-682fe0e22ea1/Mature+Yew+Tree+copyjpeg+shrunk+for+web.jpg Art Work - Trees MATURE YEW TREE Fine Line Pen on A3 watercolour paper Inspired by own photo from Newlands Corner, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Each tree is so unique, individual and can thrive so much amazing character with age. The old mature trees at this place create such mesmerising details and patterns on their surface whist naturally reaching out to wildlife and other trees around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3673a65b-cc27-4013-84eb-b9f98c0ab259/Sweet+Chestnut+Welcome+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees SWEET CHESTNUT WELCOME Fine line pen and Inks on A3 watercolour paper. Inspired by own photo from the Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Stopping to look and truly take in things I see when out in nature can be so inspiring. This uphill curving tree with such unique character felt as if it was reaching out to me; inviting me to enjoy, explore and be part of this wonderful woodland as I ventured up the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/fcf849d9-8e30-477c-8185-3481cd43a159/Character+of+the+Chantrys%232%23+WEB+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees CHARACTER OF THE CHANTRYS#2 Fine Line pens and pencils; photo and high-quality print on watercolour paper of original B&W – worked over in colour. Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. This beautiful old sweet chestnut tree was so captivating to look at; a tree with such energy and charm. My use of colour was delicate; but also wanted to show the soft vibrant character of this magnificent tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/7b9891b0-8caa-47be-9b94-94d133938101/Tree+with+Character+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees TREE WITH CHARACTER Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper. Inspired by my own photo from Petworth Park, Petworth, West Sussex Age with trees can also create and form such beauty. Characteristics formed by natural processes and time have such a unique and stunning visual effect on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/36252a51-e8a2-485d-8a6e-d8086e560a90/Old-Sweet-Chestnut-Tree-copyjpeg-shrunk-for-web.gif Art Work - Trees OLD SWEET CHESTNUT TREE Fine Line Pen on A4 watercolour paper Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. I am always so captivated by unique characteristics of trees, and if willing to look deep enough; how each tree is individual in its own way. The curving vertical lines of this mature Sweet Chestnut Tree appearing if they were reaching, or maybe even dancing for the sky, above the canopy of the other trees around it. Beauty can be found in so many different ways in nature. Inspired by my own photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2ed8cc12-9f0b-466e-b8f6-6dbb76d73e21/Mature+Oak+copyjpeg+shrunk+for+web.jpg Art Work - Trees MATURE OAK Fine Line pens on Canvas (405mm by 505mm) Inspired by my own photo from Petworth Park, Petworth, West Sussex An old oak with such a fascinating character that stands proudly at a park with history. Stop to look closely at such trees; you begin to notice how each tree possesses such unique and intriguing details with age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/f94c2159-4ba6-409f-bc72-b623fb2be7f9/Mature+Yew+Tree%232%23+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees MATURE YEW TREE#2#... Fine Line pens and pencils; photo and high-quality print on watercolour paper of original B&W – worked over in colour. (A3) Inspired by own photo from Newlands Corner, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Each tree is so unique, individual and can thrive so much amazing character with age. The old mature trees at this place create such mesmerising details and patterns on their surface, quiet yet softly warming colours whist naturally reaching out to wildlife and other trees around them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0f67fb5d-f457-452c-ba09-18fcf09517dd/Still+standing+with+warmth+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees STILL STANDING WITH WARMTH Fine line pen and Inks on A4 watercolour paper. Inspired by own photo from River Wey, Godalming. What still stands from a decaying tree. I’m not sure what the story was behind the tree; yet on its outer shell it still had an intriguing, soft and warming feeling to it with such unique character. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d8c50b0e-dfec-4ec8-86b0-ab28ba32d26e/Silent+Tree+Motion+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees SILENT TREE MOTION Fine Line Pen and Inks on A4 watercolour paper Inspired by own photo from the Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. I was intrigued and captivated by the character and sense of changing directions on this old sweet chestnut tree. There was a quiet sense of energy and motion about it, as if the unnoticeable power of nature had temporary froze the tree whilst dancing around on the spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/88320ddb-7564-4d5e-8952-78360d09fe18/Character+with+Age+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Trees CHARACTER WITH AGE Fine Line pens and Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper. Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. When I am out in nature; I am always looking at things in depth and things that can easily go un noticed. Connect deep enough to a place and you can begin to see captivation in the most unobvious of things. The decaying remains of this tree still full of energy in itself as it breaks down and feeds the area around it. The lines on the tree stump portraying age, movement and the unique character of trees themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1/up-close-macro monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/60d9b277-f553-4dd3-a03e-4b2720c6c6de/Balance+in+Nature+copysmaller+shrunk+for+web.jpg Art Work - Up Close / Macro BALANCE IN NATURE... Look closely and I see such unique individual character of the fungi, an important role it plays in the balance to natural processes that happen in the woodlands. Fine Line Pens, Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper Inspired by one of my own photos of fungi growing out of a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/8b6315a5-8da2-4160-9416-ad2eb1f28e5e/Fungi+in+Energy+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Up Close / Macro FUNGI IN ENERGY... Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper Fungi plays such an important role in nature; and so often hard to notice, understand or even consider just how much positive energy they have above and below the surface. Using application techniques that like nature itself; can be unpredictable yet visually quite striking to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/eb3d457b-a58e-4233-96f7-f1ed845be542/Delicate+Flowers+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Up Close / Macro DELICATE FLOWERS... Water colour paints on watercolour paper Intrigued just how soft colours and unique shapes can be used to portray beautiful flowers, using techniques where final outcome cannot always be predicted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/82fa4ffc-23c4-44e1-96c5-0b52db1ffc3a/Tree+in+Motion+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Up Close / Macro TREE IN MOTION... Acrylic paint on canvas (400mm by 300mm) Inspired by own photo All trees can have such unique characteristics from a distance and even close up. The surface details of a tree can appear in such silent motion, energy that can be in constant twists and turns, shape and form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/c03fc3d2-44a2-495b-bcac-102d600295de/Fungi+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Up Close / Macro FUNGI... Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper Using application techniques that like nature itself; can be so unpredictable yet visually quite striking to see. My desire with this work was to demonstrate the glorious power that fungi has within itself and upon the surrounding landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/677ee2c2-321f-4f1c-8d2a-83c6c1d4d469/Fungi%232+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Up Close / Macro FUNGI#2 Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper They can possess such a warming power and presence within the landscape. They stand quietly and proudly as they continue to play such an important role in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/dde9e117-f3c1-4828-b271-0cb02b16a6d1/logo+with+background+shrunk+very+small.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1/project-four-l3zw3-dk9py-xcmem-e2jgd-n26lb monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/9e4ad6cd-acc4-466e-8b94-65a5fb1d1673/A+Nest+in+the+Wall+copy-+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp Art Work - Birds A NEST IN THE WALL: I had sat and watched a devoted blue tit taking food back to a nest within an old church garden wall, its intricate approach as it left the nest looking around. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/8115fa53-62d4-4176-a633-96118a807915/Singing+Robin+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds SINGING ROBIN; The time when this beautiful robin sat close and sung along softly for me; nature is such a gift in life. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d7acdacd-d748-4b33-8ca6-a38141a421cf/Blue+Tit+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds BLUE TIT: Blue Tits appear so vibrant and energetic in colour, moving around so quickly in an elegant way. Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ae029787-d074-4278-9714-29b4c6fafcc1/The+Hiding+Wren+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds THE HIDING WREN; Wrens such fascinating birds. They are small, intricate, so manoeuvrable birds with such a comforting high-pitched chirp. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/7078ba63-f452-4a8b-9888-3afab03462bf/Perched+Together+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds PERCHED TOGETHER: Birds can be so loyal to one another when they are working as a mother and father for their chicks. The warming and joyful colours of these birds can feel so uplifting and positive to see too. Inspired through my own photos. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2c5c141f-b537-4167-ba32-fb28c711daaf/Female+Stonechat+copy+WEB+PAAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds FEMALE STONECHAT; Female Stonechat amongst the warming fields along the river; these small birds were constantly moving so elegantly amongst the overgrown areas, and pretty quickly too making getting a photo in focus a game of patience and trial, but worth every minute spent out there! Occasions where they would achieve such balance on thin plant stalks. By working from my own photo; I was able to look closely at the fine, beautiful and intricate detail on the bird too. Fine Line pens and Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/20a18196-c815-4fe9-b5fe-34064a39f5fa/The+Inviting+Robin+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds THE INVITING ROBIN: Robins can have such a comforting and magical way of coming up close if you sit quietly and still enough. They can make your own presence feel so welcomed, further inviting you to enjoy being in harmony with nature. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/af19f687-500d-4a38-b5f6-42c7a96db24b/Graceful+Robin+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds GRACEFUL ROBIN;I have always felt such a connection with robins since a child. Their softening and polite presence along with such an inviting feeling of non-judgemental company. Inspired through my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/fbb9f13b-dfb2-4713-949d-9b16f7e5ebcc/Long-tailed+Tits+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds LONG TAILED TITS; I was captivated by the soft and delicate details of the small Long tailed Tits I had been watching amongst the vibrant green bushes. The way they could move so elegantly and obtain balance on thin branches was so inspiring to watch. Inspired by my own photos. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/89e268be-5295-4d2a-a157-f9d40132df1c/Looking+Down+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds LOOKING DOWN; I often find myself describing birds as delicately energetic; and its true. This work I wanted to explore ways of using such unpredictable and energetic ways when using Inks to help express the character of this small robin I had been watching. Inspired by my own photo. Inks on watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0a9acd17-3564-4a45-aa46-9fffc48817b5/Perched+Robin+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds PERCHED ROBIN; A robin who looked at such comfort and ease sitting close to me. Making me feel warmly welcomed as I sat amongst nature. Inspired by own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b6f8fb49-d6de-45a9-87bf-31dbdf9c752c/Blue+Tit+in+Flight+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds BLUE TIT IN FLIGHT; Inspired by own vision of Blue Tits in flight and the use of vibrant ink colours to try portraying the warming energy Blue Tits have. Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/fc04d8ae-4dec-4e42-b985-9e3698f4a1d0/Robin+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds ROBIN; A robin who made me feel so warmly welcomed amongst nature, looking at me with compassion; making my presence feel truly appreciated. Moments like this when amongst nature can have such a magical way of reminding us what a gift life on earth can be. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/f0563da3-0c07-4ac8-b07a-b90e07d95201/Robin+in+Tune+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds ROBIN IN TUNE: A song from a robin can be soft and inviting. Their delicate sounds can be so comforting to listen to; especially when they are doing it with just you around to see and hear it in action. Truly Wonderful. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line Pen and Inks on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a74f2198-a900-40c8-bb9c-2d7515c2fa73/Singing+Robin%232+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds SINGING ROBIN#2; Not only are robins so friendly and welcoming when you come across them; they are able to put on such a wonderful show with their singing. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3404787f-6a5a-4801-be46-2594e6a5fd26/Singing+Wren+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds SINGING WREN; Such small birds with a beautiful high pitched singing voice and just to top that off; are able to put on a wonderful performance whilst in tune. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e8bd2075-aaa8-4495-b887-748dbde8e296/Song+Thrush+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds SONG THRUSH: Birds that have a wonderful repetitive tune to them with such a strong and captivating performance. Seeing their warming browns and elegant patterns on the front reminds me that beauty in nature is not always about bright colourful patterns. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4c950398-05b9-4938-a285-9c4cb61fa50e/Tree+Creeper+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds TREE CREEPER; As I sat by the boggy area with my eyes continuously scanning round to see what I could see…. Suddenly, this small beautiful bird was climbing up and around a decaying tree stump; so fast and continuously moving, almost as if performing a climbing dance with the stump. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a23e8eab-01b6-4c3b-8072-ef37dbfcd7ec/Warmth+of+a+Robin+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds WARMTH OF A ROBIN; A robin’s appearance and behaviour can have such a comforting and inviting character about them when interacting with people. Inspired by my own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour Paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/cc4603cb-c072-42cd-89cc-ebefcb61bbbe/Wren+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds WREN; Such amazing small birds with great character. They can move so quickly and intricately, even amongst small spaces. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/041893a2-02c7-46bb-9bcf-a38caf7d2d57/Young+Robin+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Birds YOUNG ROBIN; A gorgeous young robin still showing feathers, wings and tail that have not yet fully grown yet still perched bravely on a branch to let his welcoming presence known to me. Wonderful to see. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/421e4a2c-d41f-422f-a815-b56bb3302a28/logo+with+background+and+border%232+copy+web+page+image.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1/project-three-sng7y-jkgxx-kmlk5-64gk3-c2xs5 monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/21ebe06f-9397-45c4-8e14-373e02c0f0f8/Welcoming+Strawberry+Grove+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes WELCOMING STRAWBERRY GROVE... Acrylic paint on canvas (400mm by 300mm) Inspired by own photo from Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Nature has this deep and magical way of always making our appreciation and presence feel so welcome. Through both our bad times and the good; certain areas in the landscape can have so many sentimental values for people. This morning walk to my local woods made my return feel so warmly and softly welcomed. It has been a place of mine since childhood; been there through some of my biggest struggles and encouraging moments in life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/70a3a32d-39a6-49a8-a1f3-0b5e3fe1b715/Soothing+Strawberry+Grove+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes SOOTHING STRAWBERRY GROVE... Fine line pen and Inks on A3 watercolour paper. Inspired by own photo from Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Tranquillity and inner connections with nature do not always have to be places found in the most remote places or across the other side of the world. The beauty and power of nature can still be found close to estates and towns. This small isolated woodland that has watched the neighbouring estates and industrial areas expand as far back as I can remember; yet still has so much calmness, beauty and connections to nature to offer. No matter what I have been through in life; it has always been there for me when I needed it the most, and I have no doubt for many others too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e1b7de52-0067-46bc-acba-00ad111b623a/A+Peaceful+Chantrys+Path+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes A PEACEFUL CHANTRYS PATH... Fine Line pen and Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Following the paths of the Chantry Woods always such a tranquil feeling, areas where intriguing trees with such soft guarding and secure character can make strolls feel so safe; at peace with both myself and the surrounding landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/fd6fc15a-4871-4ff2-aefd-92548b305090/Chantry+Wood+Charm+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes CHANTRY WOOD CHARM... Fine Line pens and Inks, Original on A3 watercolour paper. Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Such a tranquil and warm feeling this woodland has in the spring as the Bluebells create a blanket of vibrant colour on the ground. When exploring areas in the woods; I can see elements of nature in different cycles all working in harmony with one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/32918bff-9d8d-4382-8c82-1c30042dd0e2/Woodland+Warmth+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes WOODLAND WARMTH... Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper. Inspired by own photo from Newlands Corner, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, UK. No matter what the weather I have always found trees have a soft way of creating a sense of energy and warmth; not just by physical touch, but through characteristics, colour and the emotional presence felt when being amongst them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/f78e56cb-c3fb-4803-8778-5e4c9f393ac9/Newlands+Corner+Woodlands+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes NEWLANDS CORNER WOODLANDS... Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper Inspired by own photo from Newlands Corner, Albury, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A woodland that has so many stories to tell as the old trees with such character make the woods feel quite mythical. As I strolled under the tree canopy; it almost feels like I’m walking through a soul warming place of natural Surrey history. Through experiences like this; it becomes so clear to understand how nature can absorb, comfort and relax our own emotions too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b6ad86c8-a157-4851-824e-f7a5a2510f75/A+Warming+Invitation+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes A WARMING INVITATION... Fine Line pen and Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Under the welcoming tree canopy on a summers day as occasionally the sunlight would find gaps to beam through; creating such warm and inviting paths of light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3b5e4a0d-92e5-4cae-bb3a-f25f422e0b51/Welcome+to+the+Chantrys+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes WELCOME TO THE CHANTRYS... Acrylic paint on canvas board (400mm by 300mm) Inspired by own photo from the Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Despite being so close to a town; this woodland has a magical way of making you feel you’re in another world. Trees stand with such a peaceful welcoming character upon the rolling hills within the woods itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/9d6fb55e-80dd-4806-b47c-104251ee9442/Illuminated+at+Dawn+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes ILLUMINATED AT DAWN... Oil Pastels, Original on A4 pastel paper Location; Ash Ranges, Surrey, UK. A dawn when patches of cloud were warmly illuminated, bringing with it such a wonderful feeling to be out at sunrise. This tree was starting to softly light up at the same time and seemed to sit in the foreground with such a settled presence. Worked from my photo that was quite a special view for me - the first dawn I saw when going out walking on my own after my operation back in 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/47b3c9f2-0132-477d-994e-6b68aa3278a4/Moody+Night+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes MOODY NIGHT... Oil Pastels on A4 pastel paper Inspired by my own photo from Wales trip It had been a night of heavy rain with the occasional brief breaks in the clouds. One occasion as I watched the moon light beam through, almost like trying to reach for the landscape itself, creating this atmospheric look down the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d12d21ac-85fc-484b-8e83-6e0e2e4c192d/Inviting+Sunset+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes INVITING SUNSET... Fine Line pens and fine line colour pens; photo of trees prior to working over with inks in my ‘Soothing Strawberry Grove’ work; high-quality print on A3 watercolour paper of original and worked back over with Fine line colour pens. Inspired by own photo from Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A brief time in a day the sun would be able to penetrate the woodlands; wonderfully warm inviting lines created by the tree shadows. An invitation to enjoy such tranquil moments in the nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/88ad9285-9036-401b-ae13-5cef3cddf702/A+Walk+Around+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes A WALK AROUND... Oil Pastels, Original on A4 pastel paper Location; The Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Always feels so warmly inviting following the winding paths of summer woodlands, surrounded by natures positive physical and emotional energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/96e472a9-97fd-418f-8fa1-985aef0481e9/Autumn+Vibrancy+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes AUTUMN VIBRANCY... Inks, Original on A5 watercolour paper The pure vibrant colours and energy that ink can create; a freeing application process as I created my own little autumn landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a4acc4ec-756e-466f-b74f-2e8128e35f80/Lush+Woodland+Greens+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes LUSH WOODLAND GREENS... Inks on A4 watercolour paper Inspired by my own photo taken at Chantry woods, Guildford, Surrey. The warming vibrant colours on this spring day as the sun penetrated the woodland. Nature has such a captivating way demonstrating its visual beauty through light and colour, and just like the ink application techniques used; it can be subtlety unpredictable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64d03358-c492-4cab-b35f-36c8b11fc8a0/Piercing+Sunlight+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes PIERCING SUNLIGHT... Inks on A4 watercolour paper Inspired by own photo from Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A moment when the sun pierced through the tree canopy creating what appeared to be a golden path amongst the shadows, did not last for long yet was so lovely to see. An image and painting that speaks many words, deep thoughts and meanings to me every time I look at it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/466e0b10-978a-40dd-8127-d4bac07e5623/Rolling+Hills+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes ROLLING HILLS... Oil Pastels on A4 pastel paper. Inspired by own photo. A view through a valley that just had so much natural energy coming across in different directions. Using an abstract approach was my way of trying to show its visual and emotional power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/378654ae-d64b-49f4-a7e3-9287c823de7b/Warmth+of+Autumn+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Landscapes WARMTH OF AUTUMN... Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper Autumn being a wonderful time of year when nature can put on such a display of energy and colour. Even if days have started becoming shorter, temperatures cooler and cloudier days; the appearance and feelings that leaves perform can appear so https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/art-work-1/project-one-f5w4d-z9nem-s3jda-x8w73-8wa2x monthly 0.5 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/df9b57fb-f69b-4b5f-a92e-3df1bbb49d30/Busy+Honey+Bee+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Insects BUSY HONEY BEE; They play such an important role in nature, in life, on earth! The wonderful work honey bees do; how dedicated and hard working they truly are…… amazing! Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4128b48c-9eec-4815-8c65-cab23addd181/Bumblebee+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp Art Work - Insects BUMBLEBEE; Look closely at a beautiful bumblebee; you begin to appreciate the fine details of them and just how delicate they are. I also began to realise just how fragile they can be too. Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/eb0d8e32-ba7a-4894-b073-3fe98234c774/Bumblebee+in+Balance+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Insects BUMBLEBEE IN BALANCE; So fascinating to watch in action as the bee has a way of temporarily keeping an intricate balance; I find the colour so soft and warming to see. Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pens and pencils; photo and high-quality print on watercolour paper of original B&W – worked over in colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/c806198b-68b3-46ed-b764-2f17f513d30d/Honey+Bee+copy.jpg Art Work - Insects HONEY BEE: By working from my own photo taken of this wonderful Honey bee; I am able to look closely at the intricate fine details and stunning delicate character of the honey bee. Fine Line pens, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0aa3b28e-ef6a-47bb-8436-0997d561a1f0/Honey+Bee%232+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp Art Work - Insects HONEY BEE#2; By zooming in on my photo I was able to admire the fine details on this beautiful honey bee. They are so important in nature, yet they can also be so fragile too. Fine Line pens, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a21ce302-3221-4401-9c5e-f1e9a588f177/Intricate+Balance+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Insects INTRICATE BALANCE; When I look closely at bees; I begin to admire just how delicate in character they are. Their natural beauty in fine detail shall always remind me how soft and fragile they can be. Inspired from my own photo. Fine Line pens, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ca7957db-6599-42fd-a35c-4bdc003d24c8/Fine+Detail+Butterfly+copy+WEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Art Work - Insects FINE DETAIL BUTTERFLY; By not using colour I became highly appreciative of the fine details and character of this butterfly I had photographed. Fine Line pen, Original on A4 watercolour paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/f25f6315-aaa7-42fa-9746-9aed9c9c772a/logo+with+background+and+border%232+copy+web+page+image.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/6d622f1c-4012-4fa8-9b7e-6662b1e18fd7/The+Building+Blocks+of+Nature+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography The Building Blocks of Nature... Art meets photography, simple drawn 3d cubes by hand used to merge 3 of my woodland photos; time in nature has always been my source to finding appreciation in life. Nature will always be the key building blocks to life - an important wall to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/9325a9ea-5ae1-45b7-b88d-2d52b837ba67/Bee+Worlds+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Bee Worlds... I have always admired and appreciated bees; such important insects too! They deserve their own world in my opinion; especially considering how hard they work! A pure beauty of nature. My own photo, photographed under a sheet of glass with water droplets placed on top of it. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2b1d7fae-88ab-410c-83a2-7691f73ac8b5/Drops+of+the+Rainbow+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Drops of the Rainbow... Rainbows are wonderful to see; symbols of good fortune, hope and beauty. Appearing in multiple forms and sizes; good moments and happy memories experienced through life. This photo for me brings such joyful and positive feelings with it. Art work that compliments the use of photography. My own art work, photographed under a sheet of glass with water droplets placed on top of it. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b22cb595-6ed7-4fdc-a5e4-3c51044193a1/Recycled+Fungi%232+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Recycled Fungi#2#... Such simple yet unique forms of fungi; fuelled by such intriguing processes amongst nature. I created a collage using recycled materials in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/8a2d4923-4102-4016-a986-cd4e0f6fcf40/Thrive+in+Autumn+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Thrive In Autumn... Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Beautiful warm and vibrant colours as leaves begin to change as I look up and around the tree canopy, and when I stop to look closely down upon the ground; many different fungi types grow. Various natural forms and colours, so sculptural and unique in appearance. I created a collage using recycled materials in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/bbd45006-abd3-47ab-a42d-279b739e4bae/Follow+the+Light+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Follow the Light... Following towards light at the end of the path; This reminds me and makes me think when we look back before following our next found path.... our next stage of a journey - an adventure in life. Merging my art pictures of the fox (fine line pen and watercolour pencils); photographed and layered on to a photo taken at Strawberry Grove woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a3954329-1110-4d35-b6b8-1f6cd125eb5d/Feel+Welcomed+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Feel Welcomed... I can’t help but feel as if these two foxes are looking back as they start their journey to another area in the woodlands; are they just exploring or are they searching for a new home? Despite that; they appear to look back so softly and very welcoming. Merging my art pictures of the fox (fine line pen and watercolour pencils); photographed and layered on to a photo taken at the Chantries woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/baf783ec-652b-4358-ac9e-cc4f31c5c270/Cubed+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Cubed... Cubes appear as if they are interacting with the spheres; what is initially one cubed wall is broken down into multiple sections, maybe even their own little worlds? My own art work, photographed under a sheet of glass with water droplets placed on top of it. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/7c9c8753-53a1-4f18-8b76-386e9cb5fc11/Cubed+B%26W+copyWEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Cubed B&W... Simplicity as what appears as building blocks form in their own little bubbles; their own little worlds. Cubes interact with the spheres. My own art work, photographed under a sheet of glass with water droplets placed on top of it, processed in Black and White. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/76273c09-7e72-457b-ae14-f521463dc8a2/A+Drop+of+Vibrancy+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography A Drop of Vibrancy... The power of colour and how it can create so much visual and inner energy. Just like life itself; the outcomes of this work can be hard to predict, but that actually brings a sense of excitement to it. My own art work photographed under glass dish of water and oil droplets on the surface. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/5bcdd972-33c1-45f9-95f7-01517a26ef15/Around+the+Rainbow+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Around the Rainbow... Rainbows can seem as peace and beauty after times (weather) of grey and chaos; hope, good fortune and positive emotions that a rainbow can symbolise. Outcomes of this approach are reminders of beauty that can be found in the unknown sometimes. My own art work photographed under glass dish of water and oil droplets on the surface. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/cbb8daef-8fae-45cb-a3ca-ecdb1db2e06a/Earth%27s+primary+recyclers+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Earths primary recyclers... Fungi play such a vital role in nature. Such small and intriguing shapes, forms and colour; natures quiet presence of energy always occurring in the landscape. I created a collage using offcuts of wall paper in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/17ee0223-f88c-40c8-8262-b5b457be6167/Energetic+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Energetic... This photo brings such vibrant energy with it; multiplying and replaying the wonderful impact of bold colours from the single piece of art work under the surface. My own art work photographed under glass dish of water and oil droplets on the surface. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/00977022-01bd-49dd-b35f-a0abbb4421c7/Fungi+Form+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Fungi Form... Fungi itself is full of energy not visible to the eye; fuelled by its surroundings and a balance in the ecosystem. Bringing offcuts of wall and textured paper to create a unique natural form in the shape of fungi. When displayed in such a natural setting it brings a whole new sense of visual energy and purpose to the collage. I created a collage using offcuts of wall paper in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/dcf146ca-dd01-476b-bd89-a98a98453b3a/Gone+Fishing+WEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Gone Fishing... Using a photo I took whilst fishing Frensham Big Pond with my older brother at dawn, rods out in the water, Layered 2 of my king fisher pen and watercolour art work over the top. And just like me; showing peace and patience whilst waiting for a bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b253c412-0923-4c90-a9cb-ed1e0ae0c73d/Recycled+Fungi+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Recycled Fungi... Just as Fungi itself feeds off the decomposing materials around it; I created a collage of fungi by using recycled materials I had at home. On its own; work seemed isolated and frozen. Layered over my photo from the woods; they come to life with a real sense of where the forms truly belong. I created a collage using recycled materials in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0c600f56-763f-42d0-97d1-1ad7ec09db37/Standing+Quietly+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Standing Quietly... Not all fungi appear in visually striking colour; yet the invisible power of its natural process is still so important. I created a collage using offcuts of wall paper in the form of fungi. Photographed and layered over my own photo from my walks in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/1f1f4d85-7aea-47d5-af96-41a0c68bc70e/Surreal+by+Form+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Surreal by Form... When creating this work; I was unable to predict what the outcomes would look like, what shapes and patterns would be formed. Sometimes the results of the unknow can be fascinating to see. My own art work photographed under glass dish of water and oil droplets on the surface. It has not been edited to look like this; this is how it really appeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/aa816881-c850-4080-960e-301071457212/Zig+Zag+copyWEB+FILE+IMAGE.webp Art & Photography Zig Zag A simple pattern of colour created by Lego bricks; set up under a glass sheet with water droplets placed upon it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1 daily 0.75 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/landscapes-in-black-and-white monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0120112d-2da9-46c8-8940-fdc2e79126f9/Enduring%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White ENDURING Under the stormy skies and against the waves of a rough sea; these wooden post remains appeared to stand bravely against the test of time and weather. Brighstone, Isle of Wight, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ca6beb7b-6f31-422d-909f-7f6171c3797f/The+Tide+has+Turned+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White THE TIDE HAS TURNED B&W Our planet, nature; shall always be in a constant state of movement and change. Times when natural energy can appear and feel so soft, delicate and gentle; where it can even be hard to notice at a quick glance. Other times when nature can seem as if it has just energetically and uncontrollably awoken in so many different ways. A night of strong winds and rain along the coastline; yet it felt refreshing being out experiencing it. There was also something deeply soothing as the sound of crashing waves continued to surge further up the beachfront during the incoming tide. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/9e53d431-cf33-4a8d-a822-81b9368ab6c0/Keep+Reaching+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White KEEP REACHING B&W An old tree that clearly is the state of decomposition, weathering and in the cycle of natural decay. Yet despite this it appeared so beautiful and intriguing to the eye, and as I looked at it during this moment; it still appeared as if it was making the most of reaching for and pointing to the stars. Processed in Black and white had this way of further increasing the visual contrast as the old tree seemed to be reaching for light amongst the dark. Isle of Wight, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/478bd1f1-29d7-4ca8-bb61-1c8921445a1f/To+Infinity+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White TO INFINITY B&W In our life on this planet; each personal goal, desired destination; each dream or ambition eventually comes to an end; whether we reach it or not. The joy can be found along the journeys we choose to take through life. But when we stop to look beyond our planet, beyond the solar system; we are constantly reminded of the mystical uncertainty of what else is really out there and just how far it goes? Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/7c72f599-2922-4fe7-857a-92e5aa5ddf4d/moon+behind+common+field+tree%23bw%233%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White MOON BEHIND COMMON FIELD TREE Drawn in by the shadows created by moon light, where it even appears if it is an eye of the tree itself, branching, reaching for the night sky. It may be considered a common, but really can offer so much imaginative beauty if your willing to look and feel deep enough. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/1e9281ca-bd2e-4b00-85eb-14c8b6592bb4/Momentarily+Entranced+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White MOMENTARILY ENTRANCED B&W Everything just seemed to fall into place at the right time of this temporary moment as the tide continued to come back in. Captivated and mesmerised by the stunning twinkles of the stars, such a reminder how our planet is such a small piece of a bigger jigsaw. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b72369e7-e52f-44ee-aeae-66f2271aca12/Reaching+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White REACHING B&W It had been a cold and foggy night as I strolled through the woods at dawn. There were two things that caught my imagination here; firstly, appearing is these trees were trying to reach free of the woods and above the fog. Secondly; as if these trees were working in harmony and with rhythm with one another, almost if they were all dancing at the same time. The joys of letting imagination wonder when amongst nature. (Processed in Black and White.) Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e6e7636f-e6d6-4657-a968-977ab83c10d1/Spring+Whispers%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White SPRING WHISPERS Although these fields were a golden yellow in colour; when processed in black and white the contrast between the landscape and sky truly caught my eye. The diffused look of the soft streaks in the clouds felt like the sky was talking so softly and quietly over the visual powers of spring on the ground. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/12fb7921-0d7b-4b44-924d-db9997ab05c4/Standing+Alone+BW%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White STANDING ALONE BW; An oak tree that was standing firmly against the natural energy of a spring field and the continuous movement of the clouds in the sky. Amazing just how strong something so quiet can be, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/81c42414-2905-4dde-8584-7b505988ec26/Still+Standing+Proudly-+BW%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White STILL STANDING PROUDLY BW Despite being in the process of slowly breaking down through natural cycles and elements; this old aged decaying tree stump appeared to still proudly be reaching for the magic of the clear star lit night. Processed in black and white just seemed to increase the visual power of reaching for the light amongst dark. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/1dfd6de6-6def-49e8-bc58-c50927ca9d00/The+Magical+Strawberry+Grove+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White THE MAGICAL STRAWBERRY GROVE B&W This woodland has always been there for me through out my life; times of wonder and fascination, times in need for inspiration both in life and my own journey with art, times in need of peaceful solitude, during times of distress, upset and uncertainty. The magic of this small common land woods still stands despite the ever-growing neighbouring estate and industrial park, and although not the highest rated place to visit; it shall always be one of the most important places to me and I’m sure many others too! Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2916927c-8852-4f5a-bee3-0748220cb471/Tranquil+moonlit+Chantries+Field+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White TRANQUIL MOONLIT CHANTRIES FIELD B&W A night when thick blankets of mist drifted through the lower grounds on this calming night under moon light. There was a very softening atmosphere as I sat in peace just on the edge of the closest mist blanket that had slowly absorbed the path I had travelled to get here. Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b36e1a32-fe0e-4eef-aca9-7dec0ad7b134/Weeping+Wondrously+under+Moonlight+B%26W%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White WEEPING WONDROUSLY UNDER MOONLIGHT B&W On this fresh moonlit night my eyes were caught by the line of willow trees; all looked as they were in rhythm and performing a dance along the banks of the river. Nature has this magical way of portraying such fluent energy; even if at first glance it all just appears still. River Wey, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0086d508-ac30-4e60-bbbf-5d0de0f64e02/Yellow+Fields+Under+stars+2026%23%23tiff%23bw%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Landscapes in Black and White YELLOW FIELD UNDER STARS B&W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/fields-and-hills monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/58e83e10-b0c5-4931-8686-c0ae66ed9cc5/Balminess%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills BALMINESS Patiently I had waited in the hope that sunset would appear despite the large bands of dark grey rain clouds that had been over most of the afternoon. And to my luck the warming low sun had been temporarily able to show itself over these softening yellow fields on this gentle and refreshing spring evening. Amazing just how comforting and uplifting such a brief moment amongst nature can be. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/f96e3e95-6869-41ca-88e0-c5d65a353b92/April+Showers%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills APRIL SHOWERS A reminder of how nature can change so quickly and just how dramatic weather can appear in contrast with the landscape. These warming yellow fields of spring under the dark clouds and heavy rain showers that drifted freely across in front of me. The visual and emotional power that witnessing such scenes can have upon the soul. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3b7ad1dc-f3ae-4e24-85c6-b50294976800/A+Fresh+Start%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills A FRESH START The positive emotional uplifting power seeing a sunrise can create; fresh start to a new day, opportunity to pursue personal goals, joys or ambitions…. or even just the opportunity to be deeply grateful to be gifted another day to live. Life is a gift. The first sunset I finally got brave enough to see on my own after being in hospital for brain surgery; and was just so calming and magic to see. I felt truly welcomed to this spot on the hill during sunrise. It also felt like a moment of personal triumph and a starting point for an ongoing journey of rediscovering myself. Cleygate Common, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/591c79d2-f151-4e34-ac4c-dd4968cde286/Frozen+at+Dawn%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills FROZEN AT DAWN A true refreshing and self-cleansing feeling on the start of this fresh winters’ morning prior to sunrise. Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4cb1db78-7998-4bf5-821d-a297c54bcb81/End+of+a+day%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills END OF A DAY What had been an unsettled and stormy day seemed to end with such a warming and wonderful display of soft natural sky hues. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a50e93dd-1455-46e5-a482-02be17034fc1/Fields+of+Gold%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills FIELDS OF GOLD Approaching sunset as the sun found a brief moment to shine through breaks in the rain clouds on this spring day. The yellow fields softly and warmly lit in such a way that became priceless to my eyes and thoughts; when the soul feels truly comforted by nature and reminded that light will eventually break through the grey clouds again. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/7c3af6ca-81d3-419f-8933-cc0afe5a4f72/A+comforting+invitation%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills A COMFORTING INVITATION As I stood at the top of the hill and looked across the lush green farmers field as it approached sunset; my eyes were drawn in, comfortably invited into the scene. As I peacefully watched the final light; the cloud became softly illuminated. Appearing like an arrow and further inviting and drawing me into the land Infront of me during this temporary heartwarming moment. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3fbd4d3d-c357-4e8d-823b-8fc694a7cb43/Heartwarming+Fields%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills HEARTWARMING FIELDS It really is so amazing how nature has this way of being able to touch your own heart in ways that go beyond just the spectacular visual moments that occur. How these soft yet powerful warming sunlit lines reach across the fields in such a vibrantly pleasant way. I also found they did not just light and warm the trees and fields; it went deeper than that, as they also seemed to ignite and warm my own soul. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4de2c92f-855a-4811-9248-0fe935dc8683/Lost+Softly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills LOST SOFTLY When I had set out on my night walk; it was a clear night. Conditions soon changed as I could see dense mist approaching. It became so dense that I could only see a few metres Infront of me, yet despite this; it really felt quite soothing to be out in. Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0e348329-3aca-4c5d-a59f-cc98a250c1d0/Mellowed%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills MELLOWED The warming soft hues of the low sun that had found a break in the clouds; moments when things just seem to align so elegantly. The spring fields softly glowing on an afternoon when even the temperatures felt just right to sit at the top of the hill in as nature seemed to remind me the calmness of being out of town. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/90eb498d-7916-459d-a825-171b73e71d3f/Standing+Alone%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Fields and Hills STANDING ALONE An oak tree that was standing firmly against the natural energy of a vibrant spring field and the continuous movement of the fluffy clouds in the sky; almost like the tree itself was just watching the world go by. Amazing how strong something so quiet in nature can be, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/abstract-landscapes monthly 0.5 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/92e86b2f-a600-48ae-93b2-ca4ad3dfb19e/A+burst+of+vibrancy%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Abstract Landscapes A BURST OF VIBRANCY Amazed by how the stunning autumn colours can make the landscape and myself feel warm and full of energy. Using ICM intentional camera movement) to physically and visually express the power and vibrancy within this small woodland. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/9125dae2-b99e-431a-bb2e-59840f84d3c8/Absorbed%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Abstract Landscapes ABSORBED The landscape has an amazing way of completely absorbing the body and soul when you allow yourself to be completely connected to nature. Using ICM intentional camera movement) to physically and visually express the pure vibrancy within this small woodland. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/cc4a757b-9539-487b-ab64-34d4f768600b/Explosion+of+Colour%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Abstract Landscapes EXPLOSION OF COLOUR Using ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) to visually explore, experiment and portray just how the amazing Autum colours made me feel on this grey weathered day; just how powerful the visual colours of this time of year can be. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a7589e27-00c0-45c1-978d-3dd8a2bb63cc/Immersed%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Abstract Landscapes IMMERSED How something so simple can become so powerful if you allow your mind to become curious, interacted and present with what you have in front of you. The moment you explore the possibilities of allowing the camera to become your paint brush; ICM (intentional camera movement) and suddenly the outcome can appear like an expressive painting itself. This final image just makes me feel completely absorbed amongst these trees. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/8028202a-5e15-4b14-86da-a4eed8e75a27/Sudden+Autumn+colour+rush%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Abstract Landscapes SUDDEN AUTUMN COLOUR RUSH During autumn our landscape has an amazing ability to put on a stunning performance of warm and vibrant visual colours, even on grey cloudy days. It shall always remind us that nature, even life itself is in a constant state of change; but its about finding the beauty in each moment. Using the camera as my paintbrush (ICM – intentional camera movement) Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/project-four-l3zw3-dk9py-xcmem-e2jgd-yxetp monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/17402c46-d808-4ccc-be7c-38a1d357e8e2/Chantry+Field+of+Dreams%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills CHANTRY FIELD OF DREAMS Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK A fresh April night as I stood amongst these warming golden fields and away from the town. It really did feel like a temporary escape from the nonstop hustle and bustle of modern life. The stars still seemed so magical as they twinkled elegantly despite the surrounding of so many neighbouring street lights. A true self-healing and therapeutic escape on the doorstep of Guildford Town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/279f2230-35a1-400f-a2b1-fbc652ba41ce/Entranced+under+moon+light%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills ENTRANCED UNDER MOON LIGHT Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A night when the whole atmosphere upon and surrounding the gorgeous rolling yellow moonlit field just seemed to make me feel so at peace. It felt like I was in a completely temporary soothing and calm thought-provoking world as faint mist had begun to form. The light patches of clouds were drifting right towards and over me; where my own thoughts purely became about enjoying this very place and moment, letting go completely of anything that had been on my mind from life back in the real world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/84f22b9d-f220-46bb-ada5-92c6af985931/Warming+softly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills WARMING SOFTLY Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A fresh therapeutic winters morning view from Newlands Corner. Fog had covered the Surrey Hills over night yet on this calm morning; the rising sun was burning through and softly illuminating the blanket of fog, delicately warming the whole landscape around me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/61bf2c5d-0652-4010-a1e3-76eb3999d69d/Quietude+of+the+Chantries%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills QUIETUDE OF THE CHANTRIES Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. So close to town yet can seem so far when allowing ourselves to be absorbed by nature. I was here before the sun had begun to rise; traffic noise levels still quiet and very few people around. The softening hues of the sky, warming fields and welcoming songs from the birds; such a peaceful way to start the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/942b8c5c-9408-4226-baf4-420577321988/Serenity+at+St+Martha%27s%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills SERENITY AT ST MARTHAS St Marthas Church, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A church with so much history located on the well known ‘Pilgrims Way’ in Surrey. Peacefully it sits on top of a hill; amazing views of the Surrey Hills, and as I viewed it under the stars there was such a calming feeling of being there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b63551de-522e-4a4b-961a-522d7f01e1d1/St+Marthas+Hill+Stillness+of+the+Night%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills St MARTHAS HILL STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT St Marthas Hill, Guildford, Surrey, UK. The rolling hills of Surrey can have such an amazing way of portraying peace and tranquillity. On this fresh moonlit night, as most of the town was sleeping; I stood feeling as if time had temporarily slowed down and watched soft blankets of mist roll delicately through the hills. As the whole environment had gone quiet; so too had my worries and stresses of modern life as nature once again seemed to prove just how soothing it can be on the mind, body and soul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/221919c8-e407-40df-a976-abf5054d3d9e/A+Brumous+March+Night%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills A BRUMOUS MARCH NIGHT Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. As temperatures slowly dropped on this bright moonlit night it was on my journey home that I saw dense blankets of mist slowly form and drift through the valleys on the south side from the Chantry Woods, Surrey, UK. Towns and villages slowly became submerged in mist on this very quiet and peaceful night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/34afcbc2-6eff-4476-a969-80876feec76d/Chantries+Woods+Mysteries%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills CHANTRIES WOODS MYSTERIES Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. The Chantries is considered an ancient woodland and I have no doubt it is a place with many tales to tell. On this foggy night there really was quite a magical and enchanted feeling as these soft moonlit beams appeared to be reaching from behind the tree fuelling my fascination into just how many mysteries do these woodlands hold? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4f10fa45-0f35-41a3-86a6-7b70ebba59ac/St+Catherines+under+milky+way%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills St CATHERINES UNDER MILKY WAY St Catherines Chapel, Guildford, Surrey, UK. The ruins of a chapel full of history sat peacefully under a starry summer’s night. I always wonder just how many tales and mysteries this chapel holds as it continues to stand proudly and echo throughout time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/baf7bc0d-d74c-4c15-8fdb-6f5fb8ac7ace/Tranquil+moonlit+Chantries+Field%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills TRANQUIL MOONLIT CHANTRIES FIELD Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. I sat in peace watching soft blankets of mist calmly cover Surrey on this calming moonlit night. I had temporarily left life in town behind; modern life stresses felt as if they had been absorbed and comforted by the mist itself too. This wonderful hill on the Chantries temporarily felt like a scene from a fairytale on this night; a pure place of tranquillity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2dcd521b-d1a1-4012-8fcf-ec42fbd9bb8d/Chantries+Charm%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills CHANTRIES CHARM Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Woods I have visited at different times of the year, different times of the day and even at night. I can honestly say it is a woods that I can never get bored of visiting; such character and such a relaxing place to be. The more I visit the more I feel a place of belonging. One of its many gifts and charms being the time of year its well-known bluebells temporarily take centre stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/15ff879e-2829-428f-9881-4a5f55100baf/Comforting+Chantries+Dawn%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills COMFORTING CHANTRIES DAWN Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Before the neighbouring towns awake, roads became busy and modern life would pick up where it left off yesterday; such warming, comforting and peaceful mornings like this become a reminder of the simplest enjoyments and gratefulness’s in life can come at no cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3cd673dc-793e-483c-a00e-d1fe75a3d899/Watch+Time+Go+By%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills WATCH TIME GO BY Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. We all need time to reflect and think alone sometimes. Time to temporarily step aside, stop in our tracks and allow our minds to freely process our journeys through life. Spending time under the stars can be so deeply therapeutic, freeing and a reminder just how healing time in nature can be; day or night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4a7cf5ed-498a-4d45-bf40-f4d7e5d29439/Time+goes+by%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Surrey Hills TIME GOES BY Chantry Woods, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Nights spent under the stars outside of town can have a way of completely absorbing and captivating your thoughts. Stay in a location long enough at night; and you too become part of it; a shadow equally absorbed by nature itself as it sits under the vastness of a night sky. Your eyes start to notice the delicate flickering of light, sometimes slight changes in colour of the stars themselves as they continuously twinkle across the night sky. Yet, what becomes hard to notice as you truly feel at one and at ease with the environment; is just how much the stars move across the sky in just 5 minutes. They always say special moments can pass us by so quickly and from my own personal experiences; being under the stars is certainly one of them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/project-three-sng7y-jkgxx-kmlk5-64gk3-l4x7w monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d7677d15-ebe2-4682-a4b0-db30a25374f3/The+Magical+Strawberry+Grove%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands THE MAGICAL STRAWBERRY GROVE The positive impact nature can have on the mind, body and soul shall always just how important it is to treasure the natural landscapes we still have. It has this way of soothing and comforting us; in such a way we always feel so welcomed and at peace when surrounded by nature. Moments when golden sunbeams piercing a canopy of trees can appear like something from a deep tranquil dream; magic amongst normality. This woodland has always been there for me through out my life; times of wonder and fascination, times in need for inspiration both in life and my own journey with art, times in need of peaceful solitude, during times of distress, upset and uncertainty. The magic of this small common land woods still stands despite the ever-growing neighbouring estate and industrial park, and although not the highest rated place to visit; it shall always be one of the most important places to me and I’m sure many others too! Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e33de804-3216-40d0-9c39-6e766d09cc2d/Shivelight%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands SHIVELIGHT A foggy morning when the woods felt as if they were coming alive by the streaking warm rays of sunlight that had managed to pierce the tree canopy. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/97baed2b-d419-4ec9-a6e2-7ba2eb31e7b1/Autumns+Warm+Welcome%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands AUTUMNS WARM WELCOME On this fresh, damp and grey early autumnal morning there was a soothing feeling the moment I had entered the place that has always been so important to me. The ground itself was what felt like a softening warm carpet under a blanket of overhanging multiple colours and tones of autumn foliage. As I stood at this spot to take in the beautiful surroundings; this lower branch of the tree appeared to be discreetly reaching towards me in such a way that felt like I was being welcomed into this peaceful environment. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/85161c20-290d-4a07-b3ca-ec826f1748b8/An+invitational+brief+moment%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands AN INVITATIONAL BRIEF MOMENT During the day the evergreen tree canopy only lets varied small sections of sunlight through yet for a very short period of time prior to sunset the character of these woods completely changes. The lower parts of the trees warmly glow in a softening vibrant golden orange making it feel so welcoming and beautiful to be surrounded amongst. Since childhood it has always seemed to be a place that has been there to touch and soften my own heart when I needed it the most for so many different reasons. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a929c939-879e-4ea4-8722-9eeb81cbfddd/Reaching+for+the+Stars%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands REACHING FOR THE STARS This small tree with such character just seemed to be standing so bravely under the star lit sky. With branches that could even appear to be like a hand just reaching for the mysteries of the universe. It goes personally a bit deeper than that too; it was amongst my early night walks after my brain surgery and a time I had a lot to figure out about changes I had been through. This heathland became a true place of escape, reflection and appreciation under the night sky. Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/418882a8-50ec-4464-9888-d4e28b8f5859/Vibrant+Strawberry+Grove%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands VIBRANT STRAWBERRY GROVE Despite being a light grey cloudy morning; the stunning display of warm autumn colours in these small woodlands appeared to just bring the environment to life in such a vibrant and welcoming way. Despite the neighbouring and expanding industrial estate; these often over looked woods are such a beautiful and vital presence to both humans and nature itself. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a5e794cb-bab0-48d6-bb45-3bf7c28de522/Reaching+for+the+Moon%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands REACHING FOR THE MOON This old weathered yet still living tree just appeared to be standing so proudly and with such brave character as its live branches seemed to be reaching for the moon on this night. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/85ddf8f8-e4d2-46c4-a9b5-a6f49c85e780/Dancing+with+Nature%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands DANCING WITH NATURE A tree that has grown influenced by natures forces, and when I saw it like this it appeared as it was in rhythm with the drifting clouds Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/6342780d-52bb-4af3-9824-2dafafd87e9d/Warming+Invitation%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands WARMING INVITATION Nature can have this amazing way of feeling so inviting; soothed by the sounds of singing birds and a warming welcome by the low sunlight penetrating and illuminating the woodlands. The colours produced by nature can become so unique and special to witness. Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b0c6363d-4bce-48ac-afb9-084838f9cae6/Keep+Reaching%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands KEEP REACHING An old tree that clearly is the state of decomposition, weathering and in the cycle of natural decay. Yet despite this it appeared so beautiful and intriguing to the eye, and as I looked at it during this moment; it still appeared as if it was making the most of reaching for and pointing to the stars. Isle of Wight, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/51a81d9a-937c-49e7-aab3-f38da3783db5/Looking+up%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands LOOKING UP These two isolated pine trees just looked as they were reaching for the magic of the universe; a world beyond the one they were currently on or trying to make contact with the well-known Orion constellation. On a personal note; this was a big turning point for me. After my changes from brain surgery, it was the first time I could get out again on my own; the start of a personal quest to rediscover myself too. The stars were always a beautiful intrigue to me with such a tranquil, soothing and healing sensation every time I would look up at them. Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d60082fe-b5c6-4cf2-a2e7-025d5638dad4/Reaching%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands REACHING It had been a cold and foggy night as I strolled through the woods at dawn. There were two things that caught my imagination here; firstly, appearing is these trees were trying to reach free of the woods and above the fog. Secondly; as if these trees were working in harmony and in rhythm with one another, almost if they were all dancing at the same time. The joys of letting imagination wonder when amongst nature. Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4e9a32ca-ee4f-4d0b-8247-cbbbb0664a7b/snow+tree%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands SNOW TREE Snow had continued to fall as this tree with true character seemed as if it was reaching out of the settled snow upon the fields. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/82e3d874-f647-4257-a013-f85cf508739c/snow+tree2%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands SNOW TREE 2 Thick snow has recently been quite rare here; yet on this occasion was different. Fields became deeply blanketed by thick snow in a true character of winter. Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/72636238-7bc4-460e-8253-d92673854cdd/Still+Standing+Proudly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands STILL STANDING PROUDLY Despite being in the process of slowly breaking down through natural cycles and elements; this old aged decaying tree stump appeared to still proudly be reaching for the magic of the clear star lit night. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/29d5865c-7710-4f5c-8816-a0d4b769c011/Warrm+Welcoming+of+Strawberry+Grove%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Trees and Woodlands WARM WELCOMING OF STRAWBERRY GROVE It felt like I was entering a completely different world as I left the estate to the neighbouring common. A low winters sun warming and burning through the mist made the area so inviting and so comforting; particularly as the sun light penetrated an opening in the canopy. It’s amazing how creative imagination can also be sparked during such a thought-provoking scene captured in nature. I walked in the hope of finding some temporal inner-peace and relaxation; I found a warm welcoming to Strawberry Grove and a feeling of temporal serenity. Strawberry Grove, Guildford, Surrey, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/project-two-ky966-n329z-nnx53-2grpr-jy7zz monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/03004e78-50d3-44ab-a0ab-66b6d344f9bd/Mesmerized%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight MESMERIZED A softening sound of the see as the tide began to come back in towards cliffs that were a pure form of nature. My eyes and my soul became completely taken in to what was around me, captivated by the movement of light rain clouds as they drifted right over where I was standing. To put a pure mesmerising touch to the moment; the great constellation of Orion even managed to find a break in the clouds to oversee this thought captivating scene. Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d6bec765-d55b-45c3-9731-2ce63a6d5727/Whispering+Under+the+Stars%23%23border+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight WHISPERING UNDER THE STARS The tide was calmy coming back in on this night; the gentle sounds as if the waves were whispering with the sandy beachfront. Further adding to the peacefulness; the stars continued to softly twinkle all above me, as the magic of this moment along the beach I temporarily had all to myself. Even the great Orion seemed to find solitude as if he too was overlooking and becoming part of the tranquillity along Shanklin beach this night before the tide came fully back in. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e3e5922e-733b-4336-b782-9eec42eec92c/Glistening+Under+Moon+Light%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight GLISTENING UNDER MOON LIGHT A moment when everything just seemed to line up so nicely, creating such a pleasing balance to the scene. The low moon directly above the wave breaker that has seen the change of tide countless times, yet it still stands proudly. As the tide started to come back in, the glistening moonlight reflection further drew my eye in to the marker of the wave breaker; appearing it was reaching for the moon itself. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a121afbe-c5d3-471b-94f9-8989ff5a8924/momentarily+absorbed%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight MOMENTARILY ABSORBED When I found myself feeling as if I had the beach temporarily to myself to enjoy and be grateful for; I almost felt like part of landscape myself. Completely surrounded by a motion of natural elements, just how breathtaking the forces of nature can appear when you stop to properly take it all in. Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/26a45bc6-b153-4e78-b2e9-7ee3f47d0ce9/Momentarily+Entranced%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight MOMENTARILY ENTRANCED Everything just seemed to fall into place at the right time of this temporary moment as the tide continued to come back in. Captivated and mesmerised by the stunning twinkles of the stars, such a reminder how our planet is such a small piece of a bigger jigsaw. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2cf96405-c77a-4e4e-b357-ada331997ed7/Divine%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight DIVINE This wonderful historic church was such a breathtaking building to see and experience under the stars as it marked the start of a night walk; a truly tranquil self-adventure under a star lit sky. St Blasius Church, Shanklin, Isle of Wight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e66111a9-30cb-41d5-a817-184e305f78f3/Test+of+Time%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TEST OF TIME Amazing just how powerful the forces of nature can be. Seeing this weathered wave breaker against the incoming tide, on what had been a windy and unsettled night was a reminder of just some of the elements it has faced since it was constructed. Despite everything it has been and continues to go through; it stood as if proudly looking out to sea and reaching for the night sky. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/8c190138-caca-4321-9efd-f8ca44e415db/Echoes+of+Resilience%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight ECHOES OF RESILIENCE The weathered characteristics of the cliffs and scattered rocks just seemed to be sitting so proudly under the forces of nature during the low tide on this night. Orion, despite the broken clouds, seemed to shine through proudly as if protecting the landscape himself. On a personal note; this also became a personal achievement for me. I can’t drive due to my medical background so making it to this location on my own, just me and the camera became a reminder that pursuing my passion for the landscape and photography was worth going through the pain for. The beauty of nature can mean so much to people. Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/832de3c9-2636-4722-bb2b-45a2b97db6e7/Nocturnal+Serenity%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight NOCTURNAL SERENITY It truly felt like I was temporarily in another world; completely absorbed by the calming and soft movement along with the sounds of the sea. And as I stood with all my troubles of life left behind; the amazing twinkles of the stars just made all my issues seem irrelevant, as I was completely absorbed and part of this deeply soothing landscape under a star lit sky. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d48191c0-2bee-4770-a84e-1fb48ab0e591/Orion+over+Lucombe+bay+on+moonlit+night%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight ORION OVER LUCCOMBE BAY ON MOONLIT NIGHT The tide was temporarily fully out exposing a path that is not always walkable, allowing a brief encounter of looking back at the ancient coastline rocks as they stood boldly under the stars, Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e394ab98-f068-44d7-982d-7714131e6466/Stand+Alone+Proudly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight STAND ALONE PROUDLY There will always be times when something can only be truly done alone, a goal to achieve, task to tackle, a storm to see through or a glimmer of light to reach for. As this weathered tide breaker appeared to be reaching for the stars as the tide was going out and the clouds had broken up, standing alone proudly. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/35de4e60-6801-4877-ba84-a961f436a9f8/Orion+over+shanklin+cliff%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight ORION OVER SHANKLIN CLIFF The amazing tales of the great Orion constellation; a bold huntsman with great strength, and what better view could he have on this night over looking the cliffs with true character as the tide crept back in. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/0cb3d389-60d4-4be3-bcac-d64f1659bdd7/Temporal+Guidance%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TEMPORAL GUIDANCE Rocks that only shortly show themselves at low tide, appearing like a temporary path leading to the openness of the sea. As I stood and followed the rocks with my eyes only to also notice that clouds had allowed the rising Orion constellation and planets to be clearly seen; the sheer intriguing vastness of our universe as everything seemed to temporarily line up Infront of me. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/95f0a1e9-99ce-40fa-ac41-4680149e3b81/Soothing+Isolation%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight SOOTHING ISOLATION Upon a steep south facing hill looking out to sea; an isolated tree stood proudly at peace under the vastness of the winers star lit sky. Undoubtedly a tree that has already been through storms and persistent strong winds, even gales; yet still this tree calmly appeared to be sitting in such a breath taking and tranquil location that even managed to make my own life stresses, worries and fears quieten down. Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2d721150-8396-4546-9496-28efba71ad65/Temporarily+Emerged%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TEMPORARILY EMERGED A night when I deeply felt and was reminded about the ongoing motion of nature. Rain clouds constantly drifting across the sky; sometimes feeling the fresh drops of rain landing on me – sometimes not a drop at all. Under the dense blanket of clouds; the tide was slowly going out appearing in a different direction to the sky. As I was surrounded by the motion of natural cycles; small scattered rocks sitting peacefully amongst all that was going on around them seemed to quietly and elegantly show themselves. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/09b093b3-d789-401b-8f39-3933a589779a/To+Infinity%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TO INFINITY In our life on this planet; each personal goal, desired destination; each dream or ambition eventually comes to an end; whether we reach it or not. The joy can be found along the journeys we choose to take through life. But when we stop to look beyond our planet, beyond the solar system; we are constantly reminded of the mystical uncertainty of what else is really out there and just how far it goes? Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/722a23e0-e3b3-4430-a78e-a902ae649b80/The+Tide+has+Turned%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight THE TIDE HAS TURNED Our planet, nature; shall always be in a constant state of movement and change. Times when natural energy can appear and feel so soft, delicate and gentle; where it can even be hard to notice at a quick glance. Other times when nature can seem as if it has just energetically and uncontrollably awoken in so many different ways. A night of strong winds and rain along the coastline; yet it felt refreshing being out experiencing it. There was also something deeply soothing as the sound of crashing waves continued to surge further up the beachfront during the incoming tide. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/dfa53e58-caa9-4453-85e7-b15299d51493/Temporal+magic+isolation%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TEMPORAL MAGIC ISOLATION A beach that can only be temporarily accessed at low tide; so left purely down to the natural elements and un-altered by humans. Everything just felt so calming on this night, waves declined smoothly to the sound of a gentle swash under the vast blanket of glistening stars. These tranquil emotions just seemed to completely captivate my body and soul as I felt so free. It reminded me how enjoying such short moments of solitude can have this magical way of staying with you so strongly and for so long after you actually experienced the moment. Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/fb4f7275-e90a-4a89-8516-155dd58a324e/Moonglade%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight MOONGLADE It was a moment when my eyes and spirit felt so invited into the softening and vast web of dreams within the night sky as the tide began to come back in. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/b9d7b69a-a05a-4d5d-b8c9-2d5ca740584e/Orion+Rises%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight ORION RISES Brave enough to venture as far as I could go on the rocks that led out to sea during low tide. How such uplifting and magical moments become so brief yet emotionally so powerful. During this moment I felt greeted by the greatest Hunter; Orion. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a2bd12e5-11d5-4820-9dba-8804c2c0e54d/Stars+over+Luccombe+Bay%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight STARS OVER LUCCOMBE BAY Was amazed by just how small I felt; in fact, just how small our whole planet felt as I gazed up all the stars on this night. All the sudden; things that I felt so overwhelmed and upset about in my own circumstances in life became very irrelevant as I was reminded just how much of a miracle it is to experience this life, on this planet, in this solar system, in this galaxy during this very moment. We are after all just a tiny part of a grand jigsaw puzzle in space and time. Luccombe Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/6e8ee2fc-347e-4b28-83c3-d831f7d86b8a/Horse+Ledge+path+to+Orion%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight HORSE LEDGE PATH TO ORION As the tide went out, I ventured as far as I could go before I could go no further. Just as in life; all paths do eventually come to an end; yet it was the journey itself that was enjoyable and so meaningful. In this case; how positively thought-provoking as I watched the great Orion Constellation rise at the end this little adventure. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/07aedbd1-d09b-4654-91e4-54dd9c3847d4/Travelling+Solo%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight TRAVELLING SOLO As I ventured out on my own with the camera; my mind was deeply caught by this moment as I waited for the tide to go out. Sometimes there will be moments in life where we must travel or tackle it on our own. Deep within our heart we know it is a journey we must take; a light we must chase amongst the darkness of uncertainty. Life can so often challenge us in most unpredictable of ways. Yet as I have learnt, and I’m sure many others too; we often tend to learn so much about ourself, about life, when we see the storm through. We must calmy ride the waves we encounter along the way. Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/dbdc9f35-3126-4f39-b912-f6a15b25b466/Echoes+from+the+Past%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - Isle of Wight ECHOES FROM THE PAST Remains of a World War 2 bunker under the vastness of a star lit sky; how little reminders of our past seem to remind us how it shall always echo throughout time. Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64a76a29-42fc-4faa-8f76-6098ea20903f/logo+with+background+and+border%232additional+border+copy+WEB+PAGE+IMAGE.webp https://www.neilhayward.co.uk/photography-1/project-one-f5w4d-z9nem-s3jda-x8w73-l2lcf monthly 0.5 2026-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/333c83e7-e03a-4ed7-949a-f1454037aaff/Remaining+watchful%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey REMAINING WATCHFUL St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A river that had recently been on high flood alert as the forces of nature reminded us of its power. On this night clouds decided to temporarily break up allowing me to also look up at the beauty of a star lit sky. And as I took in the view more deeply; I could not help but see the great Orion as if he himself was keeping a watchful eye on the recent flood alerts on the River Wey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/18d0be46-8cb3-4a3a-a65b-3eb5f1ffe97f/Under+the+Moon+Light%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey UNDER THE MOON LIGHT River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK A night of complete calmness along the River Wey. Temperatures freshly dropped as the soft luminance of moonlight made the landscape appear so delicately. The river calmly continued to flow by as the surface appeared distilled due to a drop in the wind; making being here feel deeply reflective, peaceful and at one with nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ca6a0f68-ff0b-4e68-886f-4033f8c302bf/Solitude%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey SOLITUDE River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK. A tree that seemed to stand quietly and proudly on its own on this calm moonlit night; almost as if it was watching the steady flow of the river in a time of self-reflection. I have found some times of choosing to be alone can be so positively effective for the mind; time for reflection and mentally recharging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/64f2fac7-5317-4288-9373-e4c8dc37cdac/River+Wey+Tranquility%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey RIVER WEY TRANQUILITY St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. I could never get bored with just how soothing it can be under a cloudless sky on a warm summer’s night. Despite surrounded by so many urban lit towns and estates; being out long enough to allow your eyes to adjust to darkness you can still be gifted to being able to see the soft twinkles of the star lit sky. A time to ponder, to reflect and to feel at peace along the river banks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/06216dcb-7639-4d21-a463-a93f84356dfe/Autumnal+River+Wey%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey AUTUMNAL RIVER WEY River Wey, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Despite a day of grey clouds and rain these beautiful soft and warming autumnal colours along the banks of the River Wey close to home truly caught my eye in such a soothing way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/eac42f9f-3b04-49f8-92b0-28f4660c944b/Optimistic+Oaks%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey OPTIMISTIC OAKS St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. These oaks appeared to stand proudly; freely reaching for the vastness of the night sky. And just to think all the weather and regular winter floods they have endured; yet there they stand with such brave character next to the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/d14c1ac5-29cf-4de2-9039-ffbd0a74a528/River+Wey+Night+Serenity%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey RIVER WEY NIGHT SERENITY River Wey, Broadford Bridge, Shalford, Surrey, UK. On this fresh and cold night, the neighbouring industrial lights seem to warmly glow the banks of river. Being so late; most of the town was asleep as not even many cars passed the near by bridge; arousing such a sense of quietude as the stars twinkled above the gentle flow of the River Wey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e03017ec-bde2-4841-ab00-beffd1a9cafd/Soothed+Under+Moonlight%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey SOOTHED UNDER MOONLIGHT River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK. There was just something so calming about being by the river on this fresh moonlit January night. As blankets of mist slowly drifted across the meadows; the contrast of the scene just seemed to be softened. Safe to say; any modern life stresses I had felt prior to arriving here seemed to be soothed by just being present and taking in this wonderful River Wey Landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/a1be9e02-ca33-4fcf-b9c7-9e233daee93a/Guiding+the+Way%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey GUIDING THE WAY St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Just like life itself; there are times when you just can’t predict what will happen the next day or what the direction your life will take next….; but even in times of darkness there will be moments when small source of light will lead the way; your next path to take in life. This scene reminds me about moments when the best, sometimes the only path to take; will become clear to see, and belief that you are guided by someone or something. This instance; the great constellation of Orion was overlooking, guiding and further directing the next route to keep pursuing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/770aeec6-56ac-430e-8742-ad8c0640223a/Meandering+Softly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey MEANDERING SOFTLY River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK. A cold and crisp winters night, as temperatures dropped rapidly to minus figures on this clear moonlit night along the River Wey. There was just something so refreshing and tranquil as I stood by watching the river meandering so peacefully and in harmony past the tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/5f09715f-d3b3-40cf-b0d7-61d9f64ba8a5/Tilford+Bridge+at+Night%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey TILFORD BRIDGE AT NIGHT Tilford Bridge, Tilford, Surrey, Uk. A medieval bridge with such proud character across the river Wey on this damp cloudy night. Illuminated by urban lights made the sky look like a golden blanket as the bridge, that has undoubtedly many tales to tell, still appeared to stand triumphantly as modern vehicles still use it to this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/02664f1c-b523-40f2-b209-2925545461be/Ghostly%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey GHOSTLY St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A soothing night when temperatures dropped and shallow yet dense blankets of mist had formed upon the neighbouring fields of the river. It was not just one static carpet of mist either; as it was multiple dense sections that were constantly drifting from right to left with their presence further highlighted by the moon light. And amongst this stood this aged oak with character appearing as if it were trying to reach away from the spirits that drifted around its base. A night that truly sparked my imagination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4ef26bf7-8cda-418a-90cc-cbe74530da71/Keep+Looking+Forward%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey KEEP LOOKING FORWARD St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Through life we all find places we will visit when needing a temporary escape, time alone to think, maybe reflect, reset and refresh our thoughts. Yet so important to keep focusing on the here and now to ensure we are moving on a personal journey that leads us to a light we are seeking. This became my place for finding solitude and reminding myself to keep looking forward in life; ensuring I stop to take onboard and cherish the moments that have reminded me I’m on the right path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4aafa697-b8af-4c07-994b-97e708aa2df2/St+catherines+loch+path+to+the+milky+way%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey St CATHERINES LOCK PATH TO THE MILKY WAY St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. The path had directly led my eyes to the Milky way which was trying so hard to be seen faintly against the sky bleeding lights of nearby towns. They say that not everything in life is a straight forward path; twists and turns, unforeseen obstacles that will always arise when chasing a dream in life. Even if the dream is hard to clearly see; keep following the path and you will eventually arrive at your destination. Even the faintest and smallest beacons of light can provide you so much hope if you’re willing to pursue it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/4487b009-7ce0-413e-b3dc-c89912dfb6c9/Nocturnal+Calmness+on+the+Wey%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey NOCTURNAL CALMNESS ON THE WEY River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK. Nearby roads had quietened down and so too did the number of walkers on this fresh December night. No breeze and a faint mist that had begun to slowly rise seemed to further soften the surrounding atmosphere on this moonlit night along the banks of the River Wey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/73d3b008-990e-42f5-8abf-6d3c902ce779/Glistening+River+Wey%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey GLISTENING RIVER WEY St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. On this cold and crisp star lit night the river just became so calm and allowing reflections to be seen so clearly. Not far from the town; yet the atmosphere here feeling so fresh and pleasantly serene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/58e99b19-2a5d-4b3d-a68b-25c85c44188b/Weeping+Wondrously+under+Moonlight%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey WEEPING WONDROUSLY UNDER MOONLIGHT River Wey, Guildford, Surrey, UK. On this fresh moonlit night my eyes were caught by the line off willow trees; all looked as they were in rhythm and performing a dance along the banks of the river. Nature has this magical way of portraying such fluent energy; even if at first glance it all just appears still. It may have been a cold night; but I couldn’t help feel this touch of warmth seeing this with the willows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2228287c-2c80-4fb1-92e7-72d0d4c6415a/An+Ethereal+Glow%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey AN ETHEREAL GLOW St Catherine's Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. A fresh moonlit night as these low blankets of mist slowly appeared to delicately drift across the river. The atmosphere just feeling so calm and at ease as the two old riverside oaks would allow the mist to pass by peacefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2f619ad7-562d-4280-968c-0e9cacde3f7f/Nocturnal+Reflections%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey NOCTURNAL REFLECTIONS River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, UK. These unique individual trees appeared as if they were reaching for the calmness of the gentle flowing river on this bright moonlit night. The atmosphere itself feeling as if it may be a snippet from the past before urbanisation even existed; where a deep sense of stillness across this landscape made the whole scene so tranquil and emotionally uplifting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/80e34513-e476-4d0d-9009-a08ff1f223d0/Enchanted+Eashing+Bridge%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey ENCHANTED EASHING BRIDGE Eashing Bridge, Godalming, Surrey, UK. A stunning medieval bridge with such amazing character and undoubtedly; a few stories to tell from the past. As the reflections from the light trails twinkled in the river on this night; it just seemed to stir such a magical feeling as this beautiful bridge from the past still stands proudly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/748c3c0e-4d3d-4202-a060-1a284a9987c8/Mysterious%23+copyWEB+PAGE+FILE.webp Photography - River Wey MYSTERIOUS St Catherines Lock, Guildford, Surrey, UK. 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Found pieces of bark from fallen and decaying trees; temporarily constructed in the woods the materials were found. Respecting the bark and the use of balance to create a sculpture that would be inspired, grow, form and be left where the materials originally came from in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/6b21132d-3776-4b16-b42f-27b569339eb0/1st+year+studion+sculptures+and+installations%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture 1st Year studio sculptures and installations.... The process of deconstruction – reconstruction had echoed through my work both on-site and in the studio. Where did the materials come from and what shapes and forms respected the materials characteristics. I also found the installations bought a sense of natural warmth and comfort into the studio space. All the bark was from decaying fallen trees from my local common where a lot of my first year’s location work had been explored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/29c22619-1a1a-4157-883f-b31d8c5590fd/Small+Bark+tree+tempoary+reconstruction%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Small Bark tree... temporary reconstructed Gathering bark from upon the ground scattered all over the pine forest in an attempt to balance, to understand and reconstruct a small bark tree temporary sculpture. Bringing the tree stump back to life and photographed in a way that made it look as if it was reaching for the canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/1452c72c-3095-4451-a3b6-9bc29c91c038/bark+and+inner+card+sculpture%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Bark and inner card sculpture.... Found bark that had been reconstructed in a shape that respected its original form and how the material could obtain its structure. The inside was layered with torn shreds of card; acknowledging that the shape of the sculpture showed characteristics of the natural material that card comes from in the first place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/934206d7-4c54-428b-8082-fa2a22fed5c5/Bark+tree+041+%23%232%23border+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Bark Tree##2... Found pieces of bark from fallen and decaying trees; temporarily constructed in the woods the materials were found. Respecting the bark and the use of balance to create a sculpture that would be inspired, grow, form and be left where the materials originally came from in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/af9400a8-5a3c-4b41-ac9c-9342d858eb3b/2nd+year+studio+installations%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture 2nd year studio installations.... My bark wall had grown and respected the space it was reconstructed in. 3 log sculptures appeared normal on the outside; yet withing each there was an interaction of card and paper that respected the log and could only be seen when looked at closely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/3b88c3eb-2942-4e65-a52c-c0541747e36d/bark+and+card+tree+stump+sculpture%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Bark and card tree stump sculpture... Found bark that had been reconstructed in a shape that respected its original form and how the material could obtain its structure. The inside was layered with torn shreds of card; acknowledging that the shape of the sculpture showed characteristics of the natural material that card comes from in the first place. The sculpture showed true sense of purpose when photographed back in the woods the bark was originally found from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/00e63a74-bdba-4025-ab1d-cf1b5ffe7e0e/3rd+year+installations+and+scupltures%232%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture 3rd year installations and sculptures.... Expanding from the previous year’s installations; a new bark wall was constructed but in a completely different setting; this time I had to respect and take into consideration where the 2nd wall was being created. The amazing feelings that natural materials can bring indoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/075bfb4b-18a3-4971-be09-4c3085b3dc0a/2+card+trees%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture 2 card trees... Card is a material that uses trees; so, I explored the idea of breaking the card down and trying to create a form that shared a link with the natural material it comes from. Taken back out and photographed in the environment it originally comes from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/aa1cad92-05e1-4376-b167-18f573961f6c/3rd+year+installations+and+scupltures%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/49656cc5-fb50-4de6-a5c8-9f155e1cc14a/card+tree.+gd+one+%232%23border+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Card tree.... Card is a material that uses trees; so, I explored the idea of breaking the card down and trying to create a form that shared a link with the natural material it comes from. Taken back out and photographed in the landscape in attempt to breathe life back into a small recycled sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/afd98d70-bcda-46e7-9941-50bc80b6413f/paper+curls+in+tree%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Paper curls in tree... Small recycled brown paper curls used to temporary fix what appeared like multiple scars on the tree. The brown paper itself looked frozen in natural motion yet still feeling a sense of silent energy– just like tree rings do. A temporary installation’ photographed then paper taken back to be used on home sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/83fcd004-6317-4bfe-a98e-a1925ae0cc24/paper+curls+in+tree%232%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/2ab78025-d824-46bd-a3bf-6f8f97a9ce18/paper+curls+pine+cones%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Paper curls pine cones... Creating numerous small paper curls using recycled brown paper; these then merged with the pine cones in a manner that would respect its original form. They were not just added to fill the space; instead, the approach to curling the brown paper was used to also try creating movement and a quiet form of visual energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/18217c09-e28f-4d4c-87bd-697849cd15a6/bark+card+and+paper+big+cone%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Bark card and paper big cone... I had previously created work using pine cones; was inspired and captivated by such a simple form. Bringing together materials and ideas from past work to create this sculpture. The form itself also began to appear and feel in the form of an egg or even a seed…. a deep connection in itself to nature yet interacted with human made materials. Photographed back out in the landscape; a place this sculpture felt like it truly belonged and interacted with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ed50bd49-0d30-4537-a3a5-928cba0bddf3/bark+card+and+paper+big+cone+on+tree%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/e713c15a-96a5-47c6-ba58-ccc67d539465/brown+paper+curls+in++pine+cones%232%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/df3b229b-f5d0-477b-a941-b5dfa2065ab9/concker+shell+and+paper+motion%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Conker shell and paper motion The conker shells themselves are part of a natural cycle; a process of spreading seeds then decomposing to further feed the woodland floor. Interacting with the forms using brown paper curls to suggest motion and constant change; as well as using a recycled material that itself also comes from trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/24719d3a-5795-4972-943f-7c73ebfae7b4/3+card+cones%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture 3 card cones... Found broken in the woods so my attempt to respect and restore the form using card. Taken back and photographed in the woods they were found in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/ecc861f9-a073-4385-94d3-cc929366a684/card%2Cbark+cone+retake+009%23%23border+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Card bark cone retake... Was so intrigued by the simple shape of pine cones. Using card and small sections of bark to layer and reform a simple natural shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/968498e8-ff1d-4a71-8acf-6b25508681ee/spikey+balls+and+paper+curls%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Spikey balls and paper curls... The sweet chestnut shells themselves are part of a natural cycle; full of energy and part a process of spreading seeds then decomposing to further feed the woodland floor. Interacting with the forms using brown paper curls to suggest motion and constant change; as well as using a recycled material that itself also comes from trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a4131472d6a2d7a887b6f75/731c674d-20a4-4e5a-b225-3ab3d3d8f0dd/bark+pinecone+shell%23%23%23+copyWEB+FILE.webp Sculpture Bark pinecone shell... Pine cones themselves being such a big part of trees natural cycle; releasing seeds of pine trees. Acknowledging and respecting the character in the form of small seed sculptures. 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