Amongst the grasses and pathways

The seasons in the forest are marked by the colour of the bracken that carpets the ground under the tree canopy.

Bracken against the trees of the forest

Light falls on the single branch

In the late spring in my local forest (Wytham Woods), the bracken is becoming dense and the colour of the young shoots stands out bright green, contrasting against the dark tones of the tree trunks.

Some fronds begin to darken at the end of the summer