Nature has a keen eye for colour and she greets us in every season with so many different colour contrasts.
Pink and yellow
In our valley we are treated to some colourful Winter sunrises when the sky is aglow with amazing pinks and yellows.
Yellow and green
It was mid-February this year when we spotted the glorious golden globes of the Winter Aconites Eranthis hyemalis as we took a woodland walk one sunny afternoon. I always look forward to seeing these flowers blooming for they bring with them the promise that Spring is not far off.
Yellow and blue
Gorse is a rather prickly shrub that grows widely in wild places in our area. Its yellow pea-type flowers begin to bloom from late January bringing some welcome brightness in our hedges and woods, replacing the browns of Winter.
Purple and orange
Like many people, we grow a pot or two of crocuses in our back yard. When our purple crocuses bloom, I know that Winter really is past and Spring is here to stay. The bright orange stamens seem to glow when the Spring sunshine catches them.
Purple and green
Our family has spent many happy hours focusing on creatures on Common Knapweed – literally! This beautiful purple flower of Summer is one of my favourite colours and the greens of the grass and foliage create a perfect backdrop.
Orange and purple
Colourful butterflies are another delight of Summer. The orange of this Comma butterfly contrasts well against the purple thistles.
Red-orange and green
As the Summer draws to a close, the hedgerows fill up with Autumn fruits. Red berries against green foliage are a certain reminder that it is time to stock up the larder with these juicy fruits, full of captured Summer sunshine, to see us through the dark days of Winter. We also make sure we leave plenty for the birds and beasties.
Do take a look at the ‘Contrasting Colors’ others have chosen for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week.
J Peggy Taylor
