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New Forest pony

New Forest pony

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Wading birds

Wading birds

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Climate and nature emergency

Climate and nature emergency

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Re:New Forest – Partnership Plan 2022-2027

Re:New Forest – Partnership Plan 2022-2027

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New Forest Discovery Walk, Lyndhurst
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‘Modern Rustic’ Exhibition
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The little egret waiting patiently for his fish . . . . #nature #naturelovers #natureza #igdaily #ig_naturelovers #nuts_about_birds #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife_seekers #wildlife #littleegret #birdphotography #amateurphotography #photooftheday #photographylovers #photography #bbccountryfilemagpotd #bbccountryfile #bbcspringwatch #newforestnationalpark #newforestnpa #keyhavenmarshes
Forest Life Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya are brilliantly innovative wonderful structures that are meticulously grown over a period of time and are among the most fascinating attractions in Meghalaya. On the 3rd day of our trip we planned to visit the Wahniangniur Living Root Bridge, near Rangthylliang Village. We were to be guided by none other than @morningstar_khongthaw_ . For those who don’t know MorninStar Khongthaw, he’s the living authority on Root Bridges and runs his modest Foundation https://www.facebook.com/Living-Root-Bridges-Mawlynnong-1582740835071222/ dedicated to raising awareness and conservation of root bridges of Meghalaya. It was a hard trek, descending through thick ancient forests, overrun by roots of giant trees, crossing multiple small streams and passing many a magical waterfall. Halfway through the trek we came across this ginormous tree, a relic of a glorious past, standing tall since centuries. Ofcourse we had to shoot this magnificent specimen and all three of us @shashankkhanna , @himadri_bhuyan and yours truly set about capturing our own compositions. This is my version and I’m dying to see the compositions and final images from the two maestros with me ! Just for scale look out for MorningStar half way up the tree … After what turned out to be a magical, most exclusive day, we made a small contribution to the Living Root Bridge Foundation, that is making sterling efforts in conserving our heritage and innovations of our great country. Through this post I urge all to visit the Facebook page of the foundation to learn more about the efforts of MorningStar and his team and the Foundation and to contribute in any possible way. #divine forest #tree #treesofinstagram #treephotography #tree_magic #samyang14mm #nikontravel #picoftheday #photographers of india #forestphotography #ig.nature #sliktripods #treesphotography #teamslik #leaves #leafphotography #woodland #forest #forestmood #forestfocus #autumn #fallcolors #fall #autumnphotography #landcapephotography #newforest #newforestnpa @natgeotravel @nikonindiaofficial @treephotography @samyangindia #ig_tree_shotz #ig_trees
↡ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Such strange things mushrooms and fungi, really alien in their look. Is it just me or do you get Mario & Luigi vibes from these?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 // EOS R. 🔧 // Photoshop. 🔭 // Canon 70-300. 👓 // Urth Variable ND. 🪄 // LightRoom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #forestwalks #foresttrail #forestfinds #walksinthewoods #naturetrail #greatoutdoors #naturewalks #britishcountryside #flyagaricmushroom #naturewalk #flyagaric #woodlandwalks #woodlandphotography #forestwalking #newforestlife #newforestnpa #thenewforest #newforestnationalpark #newforest #fungilover #fungifreaks #autumntrends #fungifanatic #mushroomart #forestdetails #autumnday #funghilovers #autumnal #autumnlove
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Did you know there are 15 National Parks in the UK? 🌳 Located in Hampshire, the New Forest is one of the UK’s smaller national parks, exhibiting the very best of nature. 🌳 The New Forest is visited by many for its breath-taking scenery, but it hasn’t always open to the public. 🌳 Today it is estimated that over ten thousand animals graze in the open forest. 🌳 The New Forest has its very own BIG FIVE 🐎 Horses 🦌 Deer 🐄 Cows 🐖 Pigs 🐴 Donkeys 🌳 Did you know that originally the New Forest was used as a vast hunting ground by William the Conqueror in the early 11th century? This is how the New Forest got its name - William the Conqueror created it as his ‘new hunting forest’ naming it ‘Nova Foresta’ which evolved into its English name meaning ‘New Forest’. 🌳 While much of the New Forest is based inland, 26 miles of the UK’s southern coastline is also included within this National Park, making it ideal for those who love both country and coast. ➡️ Please make yourself familiar with the New Forest code before visiting. This includes no feeding or stroking of any animals. If you are new to vanlife and are unsure or confused about where to make your first road trip, then you’ll never go wrong with visiting one of the UK National Parks. One of the smaller ones like the New Forest can be less daunting too 😍💚 Can you name all 15 UK National Parks? Or do you have a favourite?
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Looking Down Walking on the Wahniangniur Living Root Bridge was a precarious experience. The vines and roots were wet from the rain and there was no traction for our shoes. They are really meant to be walked on barefoot. Walking across my foot slipped and I was down on my knees. I could’ve easily lost hold of my phone which I was using randomly for taking pictures and videos and immediately the thought came to my head ‘what if I had dropped my phone’ - it would’ve plummeted down to the bottom of the ravine. Looking down this was the view. #divine forest #tree #treesofinstagram #treephotography #tree_magic #nikontravel #picoftheday #photographers of india #forestphotography #ig.nature #sliktripods #treesphotography #teamslik #leaves #leafphotography #woodland #forest #forestmood #forestfocus #landcapephotography #newforest #newforestnpa @natgeotravel @nikonindiaofficial @treephotography #ig_tree_shotz #ig_trees #meghalayatourism #meghalayadiaries #meghalaya #nikonindiaofficial #nisiindiaofficial
"Red is the first color of spring. It's the real color of rebirth. Of beginning." - Ally Condie, 'Matched'. On the 3rd day of our Meghalaya trip we planned to visit the Wahniangniur Living Root Bridge, near Rangthylliang Village. We were to be guided by none other than @morningstar_khongthaw_ . For those who don’t know MorninStar Khongthaw, he’s the living authority on Root Bridges and runs his modest Foundation https://www.facebook.com/Living-Root-Bridges-Mawlynnong-1582740835071222/ dedicated to raising awareness and conservation of root bridges of Meghalaya. It was a hard trek, descending through thick ancient forests, overrun by roots of giant trees, crossing multiple small streams and passing many a magical waterfall. During the day I found some compositions with the colour red happening either in nature, some human and thought this could be made into a nice series someday… #divine forest #tree #treesofinstagram #treephotography #tree_magic #nikontravel #picoftheday #photographers of india #forestphotography #ig.nature #sliktripods #treesphotography #teamslik #leaves #leafphotography #woodland #forest #forestmood #forestfocus #autumn #fallcolors #fall #autumnphotography #landcapephotography #newforest #newforestnpa @natgeotravel @nikonindiaofficial @treephotography @samyangindia #ig_tree_shotz #ig_trees
Woodland glade 🍃🍂 Autumn vibes in The New Forest…. -Nikon D5300- #tree_captures #newforestnpa #tree_magic_ #splendid_woodlands #nature_worldwide_trees #forest_magic #woodlandphotography #nature_brilliance #your_trees__ #thenewforestuk #nationalparksukpics #nature_worldwide_trees #your_teamchallengeoctober2022 #raw_allnature #tree_brilliance #newforestnationalpark #ethereal_forests #visithampshire #forestfocus #bbcsouthnews #uk_greatshots #woodlands_and_water #autumnleafwatch #newforestwalks #forestfocus #naturehippys_🎯 #divine_forest #splendid_trees #raw_alltrees #woodland_captures

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