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Ashdown Forest Heather Photography

As the August bank holiday approached, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the vibrant purple hues of Ashdown Forest’s heather, eager to capture its fleeting beauty before the season’s end. Nestled in the heart of East Sussex, Ashdown Forest is a vast expanse of heathland, renowned for its scenic beauty and as the inspiration behind A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh. Each August, this sprawling landscape, with its rolling hills and open skies, transforms into a breathtaking sea of purple as the heather reaches its peak bloom.

With my camera in hand and a mission in mind, I set out to explore the forest’s ten square miles of public open access land, determined to find the perfect compositions amidst the sweeping heathland. This journey was not just about photography but also about immersing myself in the tranquillity and natural beauty of one of England’s most enchanting landscapes.

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Landscape Photography 2022 Review

What follows is a compilation of the best landscape photo for each month during the year 2022.

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Eridge Rocks High Weald

Another sandstone outcrop on the High Weald East Sussex Kent border is Eridge Rocks. Decided on an autumn dawn scout of the location.

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August Landscape Photography 2022

August 2022 has been very hot dry and sunny with little to no rainfall. Fortunately it has not stopped me getting outdoors in the great outdoors with the camera. What follows is the best landscape photography and photo walks during August 2022.

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Ashdown Forest August Heath Heather

What typifies the month of August is heather on the heath. Ashdown forest on the high weald in East Sussex is a good location for heather in August. What follows is a couple of attempts to photograph heather on the heath during August 2022 on the Ashdown Forest landscape.

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Martinsell Hill Wessex Downs Wiltshire

Had to do a trip to Wiltshire with an overnight stay so decided would include an evening hike in the Wessex Downs. Researching online Martinsell Hill looked like a great new location to explore and photograph during golden hour and sunset,

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