Where the inspiration lies

This little creature brought a smile to my face as I was on my way towards duties first thing in the morning today.

I just could not resist and took a few snapshots. This squirrel was so natural making poses... (also showing me its back). Its fur, the gentle tonal differences that are so striking at times, touch vibrant at places. The texture. Even the way the squirrel blends with the pathway.

There I was chasing this squirrel with my lens, enjoying every minute of it and before I knew it there were two of them. Sharing a little patch of the park, looking for food or entertainment?


Observing this for a moment during the morning rush, slowing down in my tracks and taking in somebody else's daily routine seriously made my day. How this little can be enough to brighten up a day.

I remembered this little guy looking at me as if wishing for me to 'take the damn shot'.

Similarly to the squirrel, I was also allowed to indulge myself this time watching a 'catwalk' of Kensington Palace gardens...






Therefore, enjoy the catwalk with me. This is a part of a spring/autumn collection 2011. Note the vibrant colours neatly joined by natural tones of nature. I am sure this theme will find its way to a number of next seasons. Therefore, watch out!

Richmond Park

My latest outing was not so far away from London. This weekend we visited Richmond Park. One does not have to venture far away to see a bit more flora and fauna. Having said that, I still like to remember New Forest with its ponies.

Apart from the size of Richmond Park, it is the deer that make this place special. Soon after our arrival, we came across this herd. Gracefully minding their own business and posing for photographs.

As we walked around, I could not but take few shots of trees, both standing and fallen. I have mentioned my affair with trees earlier. Their structure, complexity, timelessness. Their strength. They are simply perfect.

Yet again, there was a pleasant surprise. If you remember my excitement from New Forest when I found 'hnědák', this time it was 'bedla' alias 'parasol mushroom' that crossed my way.

What you collect here is only the cup and only when still closed...

This image shows them as two pretty creations of nature. However, the parasol mushrooms are at their best when still young therefore, just leave these where found and admire them. They certainly deserve it.







...and so what I did was to 'unscrew' the cup of a baby parasol mushroom and turned it into a bread crumb mushroom dish. Pity I found only one. These tasted delicious.