Good afternoon and again the subject is being aware of all the amazing artifacts which lie around us and with which we are surrounded. Two days ago we took a walk at Hatchlands and near to the start of the Centenary Walk we were enjoying kicking our way through thousands upon thousands of leaves which lay shewn along the footpaths; very childish and good fun. Then we noticed the leaves and what a marvelous mantel they made for the pathway. A carpet of vivid browns, with tints of yellows, oranges and reds thrown in; if you looked carefully just for good measure there was the odd splash of blue. Out came the camera and then yesterday morning, three hours in the studio to paint the above. Hope you like it.

This morning when walking at Polseden Lacey on the old pathway which goes below the Italian bridge, we noticed lots of chunks of marble rubble stone bits; probably discarded waste from the building of the bridge. On closer inspection many of the stone pieces had a luscious sky blue in them. I checked to make sure that it wasn't old paint speckles or something like that and sure enough it wasn't; as the marble had this beautiful natural blue shade within it. 

Next time you are out try to be aware of your surroundings, it might surprise you, God's a bit like that, He keeps surprising me.