A quiet walk on a Spring day ‘dropped’ into late January. A walk to notice, to relax, to just walk.
Walk away from.
Walk into.
Just walk.
The top corner of the field was flooded. I had to go round by the road. Not my usual route. However, I noticed some tiny dew drops catching the sunlight.
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The dew drops were resting on some moss growing on a brick wall.
Dew drops on moss.
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Moss on brick wall.
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I walked on and noticed catkins with their tiny female pink flowers.
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Dew drops hanging on the wire fence along the stream, threatening to fall any moment.
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Lichen and fungi on a fallen log.
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On round the top of the lake I rambled. Finally, back down the road to my front door.
It was the pairings that I noticed and that stayed with me that Spring day ‘dropped’ into late January; their dialogues together, if you will.
I pondered how I could develop the theme of the pairings?
- A pairs game that I used to play with my Dad and then my own children?
- Or a set of dominoes, perhaps?
The dominoes idea warmed on me – each tile has a different pairing; not just the ones that I saw on the walk.
Looking back at the photos in my memory and on my phone, I searched for colours and simple images to recreate: The dominoes were born and you are invited to play.
These will be exhibited at St Margaret’s gallery in Norwich from 23rd September to 4th October.
It will be good to hear your comments!