Ste Walton Photography

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Seasons upon the moor

The moor now lay still, in quiet repose, underneath a blanket of powdery snows. The trees were bare, stripped of their leaves, and the land seemed empty, with nothing to grieve. But the silence was broken by a raucous sound, laughter-like calls that echoed around. Mocking laughter of grouse fills the air, echoing through the silence, without a care. The icy wind joined in with a whistle, its chilly breath slicing like a missile. Across the moor, it roamed and roared, as if searching for something it once adored. The moor, now alive, with sounds all around, whispers and cackles, through the air they bound. Breaking the silence of a world so still, and bringing with it, a sense of thrill. Surrounded by thick fog, my senses come alive. The world becomes a blur as the mist begins to thrive. Unusual rock formations looming in the haze, whispers in the wind, my mind begins to craze. Shadowy figures dancing in the dense foggy air, my heartbeat quickens as I’m filled with fear. But in this eerie haze, my imagination runs free. I see magic and mystery in what others cannot see.

The air scents of earth, of bracken and bloom. In spring on the moorland, all nature finds room. In realms where mystery softly weaves its spell, a vibrant canvas, where colours dwell. Daisies and buttercups, a golden throng, with gentle grace, where they truly belong. Emerald blades, a verdant sea, kissed by the dew, bathed in morning light. Silver threads woven through pastures, a tapestry renewed, where nature confides. A symphony so silent, yet deeply felt, a lark’s sweet song, on the wind it’s knelt. Ascending to azure, a melody so clear, whispers of hope, banishing every fear. The stream, a murmur, a playful rhyme. A gentle retreat from the passage of time. It sings of winters past, both harsh and cold, a bittersweet echo, in stories untold. Mystical whispers, in sunlit air, a secret language, beyond compare. Nature’s embrace, a sacred space, where wonder blooms with an ethereal grace. As I wandered, where colours ignite, and felt the enchantment in soft morning light. In this beauty, a truth I find, the soul’s repose, for the wandering mind.

Rolling hills embrace the sky, god rays dance gently, weaving high. Golden fingers pierce the mist, kissing the earth with a tender twist. Illuminating shadows where secrets dwell, in whispered tales only nature can tell. The ferns, like dancers, sway and bend, in the soft caress of a summer’s blend. Their vibrant greens, a lush embrace, a tapestry woven with timeless grace. As storm clouds gather, the rain starts to fall. A symphony echoes, a soft, soothing call. Each drop a note in a melody so sweet, kissing the ground in a rhythmic beat. Then, as the tempest begins to wane, a rainbow appears, arching the lane. Colors unfurl in a vibrant embrace.
A bridge of hope in the sky’s vast space. From storm to splendor, the journey is clear,
nature’s own canvas, painting joy and fear. As I wander through hills and light, where whispers of magic linger in sight. For in every heartbeat, in every sigh, the world dances softly beneath the sky.

The wind, a whisper, soft and low, through grasses sighs, a gentle flow. As sunlight fades, a misty hue, in autumn skies, of fading blue. Old stone walls, with weathered grace, stand sentinel in time and space. A silent watch, a steadfast gaze, upon the scene of autumn’s haze. The bracken crisps beneath the tread, a rustle soft, where shadows spread. Daylight fleets, a fading light, as evening’s cloak descends the height. A lone crow calls, a mournful sound, a melancholic note, so profound. As nature’s lullaby begins to play, a soothing tune to close the day. The air is crisp, a biting chill, the scent of earth, the withered thrill, of fallen leaves, a fragrant sigh, beneath a pale and fading sky. The moorland dreams in hues of gold,
a tapestry of stories told, where summer’s vibrancy is gone, and amber, russet shades are born. So breathe the chill, the quiet air, and feel the grace, beyond compare, of autumn’s touch, a tender hand, upon this wild and lonely land. The moorland waits, in peace serene, a timeless beauty, ever keen. A final splendor, bright and bold, before the winter’s grip, once again unfolds.

As the day turns to the night, the sounds of the moor take flight, and the silence returns with a peaceful embrace. No footprints, no noise, no sign of life. Just the wind howling, like a distant strife. But I am undaunted, for I chose to be here, amidst nature’s silence, without any fear. My tent, my shelter, my humble abode, a tiny spot in this vast, wild road. As the stars twinkle in the velvet sky, I lay on my back and let out a sigh. For in this moment, I am truly free, in the midst of nature, just me and me.

With the dawn comes a new day to behold. A blanket of snow now covering the moor. But I am ready, for whatever it may bring, As I pack up my tent and leave.