The Joy of Signs in Spring
by Tristan Gooley Time outdoors has become precious and there’s a joy in this. We’re all about to get better at appreciating the beauty and…
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Which Way Are We Looking?
A challenging one. Which direction are we looking in this picture? There are at least 4 clues. Spoiler Alert…. Answer and explanations below. We are…
New Interview with Alan Halewood
For chapter and verse on avalanche warning signs, we spoke to Alan Halewood. You can read the full interview here.
Why is the Horizon White?
Have you noticed how the horizon is white, even on a day when the sky is a perfect blue and there isn’t a cloud in…
The Common or Dog Violet
The Common dog-violet – Viola riviniana – flowers in spring, from April to June. (The ‘dog’ part of the name refers to its lack of…
What are Supernumerary Rainbows?
Supernumerary rainbows are faint bow lines that appear just inside the main rainbow. Look at the rainbow above and you may just be able to…
Wine Glass Tree Roots
Most people imagine trees have roots that plunge down and then spread out, with a shape similar to the tree’s canopy above the ground. In…
Photography Tip
Whenever a low sun breaks out from below dark clouds, face your shadow for incredible landscapes. The contrast of rich bright foreground colours with dull…
Nigerian Signs
Something a bit different today. My thanks to Chris McCosh, for coming on an Instructor’s Course in 2018, and for passing on his findings in…