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silver birch

Larches and Birches

Tuesday, 7th November 2000, West Yorkshire

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larchgold.gif - 7191 Byteslarchgold.gif - 7191 Byteslarchgold.gif - 7191 Byteslarchgold.gif - 7191 Byteslarchgold.gif - 7191 Bytes ON A DULL DAY Larches in a plantation stand out golden ochre against dark pines.

The flood has subsided a little since yesterday and the river has sunk to two or three metres below yesterday's brim-full level.

birches We walk through what was once a railway siding but which is now a small copse of Silver Birches.

Large puddles across the track reflect the autumn colour. The scene reminds me of the oil paintings of local husband-and-wife artists Tom and Kate Holland, who specialise in such peaceful, reflective subjects. next page

Richard Bell
Richard Bell,
wildlife illustrator
E-mail; 'richard@willowisland.co.uk'

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