Epping Forest Seasons

B1 Ancient Oak Reflection IGPOTY Action Oak 2nd Place
I spent a day photographing in Epping Forest and was just about to leave when I noticed a beautiful blue and pink sky forming. I rushed back to one of my favourite locations there in time to capture this ancient oak tree reflected in the water and framed by the sky. There was a slight wintry chill in the air which I think comes across in the scene.
Ancient Oak Reflection IGPOTY Action 2nd Place Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Barn Hoppitt Epping Forest Essex Evening Landscape Sunset Trees UK Warren Pond Winter
B2 Oak Tree in Spring, Barn Hoppitt
B2 Oak Tree in Spring - Barn Hoppitt Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B26 Spring Beech at Jacks Hill
B26 Spring Beech at Jacks Hill - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B26 Spring Beech Jacks Hill Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Ancient Trees Beech Tree Epping Forest Essex Jack's Hill Trees UK Woodland
B10 Ancient Beech Roots
B10 Ancient Beech Roots - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B10 Ancient Beech Roots Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Epping Forest Essex Flagstaff Hill Landscape Spring Tree Trees UK Woodland
B8 Spring at Loughton Camp
B8 Spring at Loughton Camp - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B9 Ancient Beech in Spring
B9 Ancient Beech in Spring - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B11 Foxglove
B11 Foxglove - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B11 Foxglove Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Ancient Buckhurst Hill Epping Forest Essex Flowers Foxgloves Landscape Lords Bushes Spring Trees UK Woodland
B23 Leaf Reflection Knighton Lake
Leaf reflections
B23 Leaf Reflection Knighton Lake Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Abstract Epping Forest Essex Knighton Lake London Lords Bushes Pond Reflections Spring Tree Trees UK WATERSCAPE Woodland
B25 Knighton Lake
B25 Knighton Lake Roots - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B25 Knighton Lake Roots Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Beech Epping Forest Essex Exposed Roots Knighton Lake London Lords Bushes Oak Pond Spring Tree Trees UK WATERSCAPE Woodland
B24 Knighton Lake
B24 Knighton Lake - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B3 Fungi on Ash Tree
B3 Fungi on Ash Tree - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B4 Flagstaff Hill in Early Autumn
B4 Flagstaff Hill in Early Autumn - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B12 Hornbeams, Flagstaff Hill
B12 Hornbeams at Flagstaff Hill - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B12 Hornbeams Flagstaff Hill Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Autumn Fall Epping Forest Essex Flagstaff Hill London Trees UK Woodland
B13 Twisted Beech at High Beach
B13 Twisted Beech at High Beach - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B13 Twisted Beech High Beach Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Epping Forest Essex High Beach London Trees UK Woodland
B5 Ancient Beech & its Fungi
Shortlisted in Habitats Category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
As Artist-in-Residence at the City of London Corporation's Epping Forest I took many pictures of their ancient and veteran trees to highlight their importance both culturally and environmentally. I was drawn to this particular lapsed Beech pollard as it demonstrates beautifully the many types of fungi that can live on and around one hollow ancient tree. This tree and the incredible life that it supports exists as a small ecosystem within the wider forest ecosystem. It was taken at High Beach in Epping Forest.
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B14 Oak Decay Fungi
B14 Oak Decay Fungi - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B14 Oak Decay Fungi Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Epping Forest Essex High Beach London Trees UK Woodland
B15 Twisted Beech in spring
B15 Twisted Beech in Spring - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B15 Twisted Beech Spring Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Autumn Beech Tree Epping Forest Essex High Beach London Nelson's Tree Pauls Nursery Trees UK Woodland
B6 Autumn
B6 Autumn - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
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B16 Walk to Ambresbury Banks 04
Walk from Jack's Hill car park to Ambresbury Banks in Epping Forest, Essex
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B17 Walk to Ambresbury Banks 06
Walk from Jack's Hill car park to Ambresbury Banks in Epping Forest, Essex
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B18 Walk to Ambresbury Banks 21
Walk from Jack's Hill car park to Ambresbury Banks in Epping Forest, Essex
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B19 Beech Nut on Snowy Branch
B19 Beech Nut on Snowy Branch - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B19 Beech Nut Snowy Branch Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Beech Tree Epping Forest Essex Flagstaff Hill London Snow Trees UK Winter Woodland
B20 Ancient Beech in Winter
B20 Ancient Beech in Winter - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B20 Ancient Beech Winter Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Beech Tree Epping Forest Essex Flagstaff Hill London Snow Trees UK Woodland
B21 Hornbeam in Winter
B21 Hornbeam in Winter - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B21 Hornbeam Winter Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Beech Tree Epping Forest Essex Flagstaff Hill London Pollard Snow Trees UK Woodland
B7 Snowfall on Oak Tree at Barn Hoppitt
I live 50 miles away from Epping Forest but when I heard it was snowing I didn't want to miss the photo opportunity. I arrived the following day to find the blue skies and white fluffy sparkly snow had been replaced with grey skies, a heavy sleet and slush underfoot. I used a longer exposure and tripod to catch the trailing sleet against the texture and interesting form of an ancient hollow oak tree to make the best of the situation.
Snowfall Oak Tree Barn Hoppitt Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Barn Hoppitt Epping Forest Essex London Oak Tree Snow Trees UK Winter Wood Pasture Woodland
B22 Ancient Oaks during Snow Shower
B22 Ancient Oaks during Snow Shower - Epping Forest Seasons (c) Marion Sidebottom
B22 Ancient Oaks during Snow Shower Epping Forest Seasons Marion Sidebottom Barn Hoppitt Epping Forest Essex London Oak Tree Trees UK Winter Wood Pasture Woodland

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