Bluebells at Blackbrook Woods

The conditions for bluebells were perfect this April. In Blackbrook Woods the forest floors were carpeted with these British favourites. The woods are near to Ditchling, Sussex, with a hidden entrance near the intersection of Middleton Common lane and Spatham lane.

I visited in the late evening and at dawn, and prepped with wellies as the mud can get quite deep in places.

Bluebell Bloom

In the woods I looked for a shot that showed the depth and volume of bluebells, while trying to catch the evening light on an interesting subject, like the young leaves on this tree.

Bluebell Bloom

ƒ/4 · 1/80s · ISO 100 · 200.0mm
Canon EOS 70D · Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
Tree in Bluebells

A portrait shot of a tree’s young leaves illuminated against the backdrop of bluebells.

Tree in Bluebells

ƒ/4 · 1/160s · ISO 100 · 93.0mm
Canon EOS 70D · Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
Blackbrook woods

An opening in the woods that leads onto a delicate patch of blue.

Blackbrook woods

ƒ/7.1 · 1/20s · ISO 100 · 70.0mm
Canon EOS 70D · Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS