This post was supposed to show you my coat (new) but as I was editing the photos I found I was blurry in nearly all of them. My camera had decided instead to focus on the trees around me. I think this may have been a conspiracy between the trees and the camera; I was using another tree branch as a camera stand so there was plenty of time for them to plot whilst I had my back turned). At first I was a bit annoyed, but then I realised my camera had the right idea as focusing on the immense natural beauty in these photos is far more interesting than my coat. Just look in the first photo – the irregular pattern of the cracks in the tree closest to the camera and the myriad shades of green are far more exciting and dramatic than an item of clothing could ever be!
Recently I’ve spent lots of time outdoors marvelling at the beauty of nature (especially at this time of year) and it makes me think how impossible it is to capture those moments. You can’t paint those colours, or photograph the crisp feeling of a leaf under your shoe, or sketch the smell of the rotting conkers and leaves in the wet grass. The colours on my computer seem so dull and uninspiring in comparison. If you read this post, go for a walk today and admire the leaves. Tell me what your trees are like.
So, this is my new coat from Greece – leave it to me to go on a beach holiday and return with a winter coat! I wore it on the plane home along with a wide-brimmed black hat; when James collected me from the airport he just said “Hello Snufkin“. I was so happy; as I child I always felt a sense of kinship with Snufkin as he was an outdoorsy, rebellious, loner musician like me. I much prefer owning clothing that looks like it belongs to my favourite characters rather than just featuring them! I love my Moomin skirt but if I wore it in Moominvalley, I’d just look weird whereas with this I would fit in. I’ve got lots of coats, but I spend so much time running around between rehearsals and gigs in the cold I feel it’s justified!
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Love these photos, what a gorgeous surrounding! I also love your theories on the trees and your camera conspiring:) I’m totally with you, though — even the most beautiful photo doesn’t ever seem to quite capture the magic of a place the same way you feel it when you’re there. You get the smells and the sights and the sounds and the feelings when you go and do for yourself. You’ve definitely inspired me to make an outing soon and explore some woods.
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Thank you! It’s actually the garden!
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These photos are lovely! The background is gorgeous but so is your coat so don’t give it too much of a hard time :) I also love your pretty dress. This time of year is the best time for a stroll in the woods, but I haven’t been getting outside enough. I will take your excellent advice and go for an adventure tomorrow! xx
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love your coat. I adore conkers, too, don’t know why. LOL. xx
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oh my <3 these photos are so beautiful <3 you look so stunning <3 it's heartbreathing!
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Oh thank you Katie, that’s so sweet. You always look lovely in yours! X
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