TheFlightMusicNov 21, 2022
Tim Smalley

Have you ever seen an oak tree dance?

Britain is full of 'lost' rainforests, predominantly in the southwest and northwest of England, western/northwestern parts of Wales and the west coast of Scotland. There are other areas where the conditions are perfect too, like this one in the Peak District National Park.

When the rain starts and the cloud base drops into the rainforest, the trees come alive. Everywhere you look, there is magic and mystery.

#photography #woodland #trees #rainforest

Nov 20, 2022 at 10:14pmWeb
Show threadIndikonNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley Gorgeous!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 20, 2022
@Indigo thanks very much :)
Show threadDorneylassNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley great shots. Just lovely.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@dorneylass thanks very much
Show threadGaryNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley Truly beautiful.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@misplacedNuke thanks a lot!
Show threadBigJay ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley Absolutely beautiful photos!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@BigJay76 much appreciated :)
Show threadRich CroasdaleNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley I was fortunate enough to be shown round Glenborrodale on the Ardnamurchan peninsula earlier this year, and it was one of the most magical places Iโ€™ve ever experienced. We need to protect, cherish and understand the importance of these irreplaceable habitats. Hereโ€™s a story I wrote about the experience: https://www.beer52.com/ferment/article/1432/when-is-a-tree-not-a-tree
When is a tree not a tree?

We return to the spectacular RSPB Glenborrodale

Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022

@croasdalio Adnamurchan is a really special place. I have only visited twice, but have been meaning to revisit & give it some proper time with the camera. Itโ€™s perhaps an excuse to visit after joining the RSPB when Truss chose to attack nature.

Iโ€™ve long been a supporter of the Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trusts & NT, but the proposed investment zone plans were a disgrace given what is happening to the wildlife in the Tees estuary as a direct result of the free port dredging.

Show threadBen AverisNov 21, 2022

@croasdalio @timsmalley

Great to see your piece on Glenborrodale. It's a fine wood. My wife and I were there for a few days earlier this year to do a survey of mosses, liverworts and lichens.

Show threadDocBolusNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley Those are some stunning pics.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@DocBolus thanks for your kind words. :)
Show threadJudy-Anne CraigNov 20, 2022
@timsmalley Hi Tim, Your photos of oak trees are absolutely stunning!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@judyannecraig that's very kind, Judy - thank you
Show threadChad Jordahl  Nov 20, 2022
@timsmalley
Home to rodents of unusual size, no doubt. ๐Ÿ€
#PrincessBride #FireSwamp
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@cjordahl haha, I believe there are both water voles and shrews there
Show threadDennas DavisNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley these trees make me so happy. Beautiful work. The bluish mist in that last one. Ooh. Nice.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Dennas thanks very much Dennas - glad you enjoyed them!
Show thread๐๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž ๐˜—๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ โ˜พเผ†เผ„๐“‡ฝแฏพโœฐ๐“†™๐“ƒ โ˜”๏ธŽ๏ธŽNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley ๐˜Œ๐˜•๐˜Š๐˜๐˜ˆ๐˜•๐˜›๐˜๐˜•๐˜Žโฃ๏ธ
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@PenelopePitstop thanks Penelope
Show threadTed Kaiser ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’šNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Stunning trees! and excellent shots. Very uplifting to see these - thanks for sharing!
Show threadRabbitPelletsNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@RabbitPellets Wow, someone's got some mad skills. I remember being at an event while volunteering for one of our environmental NGOs, and being next to chainsaw carvers. Their work was incredible, but all I could hear for a week was the sound of a chainsaw. ๐Ÿคฃ
Show threadRabbitPelletsNov 22, 2022
@timsmalley I'll confess that 90% of tree carving leaves me indifferent. This is the first I've seen that wowed me, & wow me it did.
Show threadThrough My EyesNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley beautiful!
Show threadZoey Read ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley beautiful
Show threadMs-NatNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley magical โœจ
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@NatalieLouise70 thank you :)
Show threadRob BeagrieNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley would you mind sharing where this is exactly? Always looking for hidden little gems in the Peaks!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022

@rbeagrie Hi Rob, I can't help with the exact location as I follow the Nature First principles. I have seen too much damage done at popular spots... for example, at the base of Buachaille Etive Mor with the waterfall in front of it (perhaps the most photographed spot in the UK), where the peat moorland flora has been completely destroyed and turned into a peat bog.

It's a gorge not far from Hathersage and on weekends there is usually an ice cream van in the roadside parking area.

Show threadRob BeagrieNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Just spent a few minutes reading about Nature First - thanks for the pointer! Looks like thereโ€™s plenty of woodlands with public footpaths around Heathersage so Iโ€™ll definitely go check out the area next time Iโ€™m in the Peaks, cheers ๐Ÿ˜„
Show threadLeeroy WildmanNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley beautiful!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@leeroywildman thanks Leeroy :)
Show threadSpideycatsaysNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley beautiful. Thx for sharing!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Spideycatsays1 thank you for stopping by :)
Show threadBeyondBlueLabelNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley spectacular! ๐ŸŒณ
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@chrisWD thank you
Show thread๐ŸŒปKate a eu jusqu'ร  ici avec ๐Ÿ’ฉNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Beautiful.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@K8TDidToo thanks very much
Show threadMichael B.Nov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Love it!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@PhantomPhreak53 thanks a lot
Show threadBrittaNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley beautiful!!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Bfleish much appreciated
Show threadAmy S ParkerNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Ents.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@ASParker I haven't named them yet, but yes it's a woodland full of ents :)
Show threadCliff Smith ๐Ÿ“ทNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Hi Tim, long time no see! I love the oak tree photos; that looks a lot like Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor. I may have a few photos of it. If I can find them I'll post them for comparison.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Cliff_Smith_Photography hey Cliff, long time no speak! Hope you are well? Wistman's Wood is a stunner that just blows my mind.
Show threadCliff Smith ๐Ÿ“ทNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley Yeah, not too bad; managing to scratch a living mostly doing events and commercial food photography, but I'm about to invest in a load of new gear - a new camera, a drone and a 360 camera - and join you on the property photography gravy train.
Show threadIlsa RuthenNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley These photos are beautiful.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Liz23smr thanks very much
Show threadIlsa RuthenNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley You're welcome. I really appreciate beautiful photos like yours. Mine never come out that good.๐Ÿ˜ž
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 25, 2022
@Liz23smr thanks for your kind words - practice and patience are the key... and then a healthy dose of local knowledge :)
Show threadIlsa RuthenNov 25, 2022
I'm curious What kind of camera do you use? Or do you use your phone?@timsmalley
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 25, 2022

@Liz23smr I use a variety of cameras. It's my full-time income, so the main cameras I use are Sony Alpha full-frame (36x24mm sensor) cameras from the A7 series. I also have a more compact A6400 for family time/travel and an A5100 converted for infrared photography.

I also have a variety of film cameras from 35mm, 6x7cm and 6x9cm medium format and 4x5-inch large format.

Most of my woodland photography nowadays is shot on an A7R III.

Show threadIlsa RuthenNov 25, 2022
OK I'm suitably impressed! I once had a Bessler Topcon 35mm (my uncle worked for them) which I tried to use. Took a few decent photos, but couldn''t really get the hang of it Now I have a basic point & shoot Canon which I hardly use I'll never be in your league ๐Ÿ˜‚ @timsmalley
Show threadRJDNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley man shooting in forests is hard, you do it so well!
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@Rjdlandscapes thanks, it's not a quick process - the biggest tip is revisit, revisit, revisit. And walk the same paths. Once you get in tune with a place it does get easier.
Show threadGret WmsNov 21, 2022
@timsmalley I love the idea of lost rainforests, and these photos are luscious.
Show threadTim SmalleyNov 21, 2022
@gretwms so many are in a bad state at the moment as a result of poor policy decisions. For example, removing grey wolves created an imbalance in the ecosystem that resulted in a massive amount of damage being done to these places in NW Scotland. The red deer have no natural predators and love eating saplings, which has a devastating impact on natural regeneration in these rainforests. Work is underway to buy up many of the areas and protect them with buffer zones, deer fences, etc.