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An English Bluebell Wood Art Print
by W Chris Fooshee
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An English Bluebell Wood art print by W Chris Fooshee. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Spring Wood Nature Preserve, originally called Oxheywoode, was owned by monks from Whalley Abbey. Described as being “one bow shot East of the... more
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Spring Wood Nature Preserve, originally called Oxheywoode, was owned by monks from Whalley Abbey. Described as being “one bow shot East of the Abbey” in 1553. The wood contained trees such as hazel and elder, as these were mentioned in a survey from 1528 carried out by the Crown. Such trees would have been coppiced, i.e. that is cut back to ground, every 20 years. This doesn’t kill the tree, but encourages the stump to produce new stems, that then vigorously grow. By managing the trees in this way, timber of a required size and shape could be produced.
Today the wood is classed as semi-natural ancient woodland, which makes it a rarity, especially in Lancashire. The hazel trees are being coppiced once again, which allows sunlight to fall into the cleared area until the trees regrow. These well lit areas encourage the growth of flowers that would usually be shaded out under a thick woodland canopy. In the springtime the wood has a good growth of bluebells and wild garlic.
About W Chris Fooshee
'The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.' ~ Marcel Proust, writer, Paris, 1871-1922. My photographs are not merely a record of what was before my camera, but rather my visualization of the place and time as I remember discovering it, be it a particular mood, impression, or ambiance. These images may bring back memories of your own travels or they might inspire, you in some small way to venture off and maybe discover exciting, new landscapes of your own. But in the meantime, consider placing one of these photographs on your wall as a window to foreign lands. A note to those who purchase one of my images, you have my deepest thanks. I am honored that you have chosen one of my photographs...
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Hazel Holland
Chris, voted for this beautiful capture in the FIELDS OF WILD FLOWERS contest! Thank you for the reminder of the bluebell woods in England where I grew up! L/F/V