Birks Mere revisited

Here are some drawings and photographs made the other week at the secret garden in the Lake District UK that I visit. The lake was like a mirror in the morning as the dawn broke and I saw ducks flying low over the lake with their reflections in perfect reverse. Mesmerising. Then two fighter planes split the sky. They often fly through the lakes and mountains to practice manoeuvres. It brought home how fragile peace is even in a beautiful place like this. Worrying in these times that we are going through. I find myself wondering how much these fighter planes cost and how much each flight! I understand it’s an official secret how low, high or fast they can fly. I went to the garden yesterday and had a very good day there before the weather broke. Will post some shots of that in my next missive. Meanwhile enjoy the sketches I made on the first visit. I also did some light pruning of shrubs and roses. I try to give back to the garden when I take from it by drawing…