Sycamore Tree Sun

Lynchcombe Sycamores - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9992H

Lynchcombe Sycamores – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9992H

To some the idea of loving sycamores in the UK is treason.  They have only been in the country for 500 years after being introduced by people.  But with ash trees being removed everywhere do we not need our sycamores more than ever.

In the Mendips these sycamores are a landmark visible from miles arounds at the top of the hill.

Over the last 2 years I visited these trees at all times of the day.   The result is a day of their life living in the landscape..

Night

Before sunrise the clear sky is full of stars, and the landscape of the Somerset Levels is sparkling with street lights.

Dawn over Lynchcombe - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID BR51604

Dawn over Lynchcombe – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID BR51604

As dawn approaches the sky is bright red.

Lynchcombe Sunrise - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7322

Lynchcombe Sunrise – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7322

Dawn

The trees sit at the top of the Lynchcombe nature reserve.  This is a Somerset Wildlife Trust site on the south facing (sunny side) of the Mendip hills.  Annoyingly, from this location, the sun rises from behind the hills.

Sunrise - Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_0513H

Sunrise – Lynchcombe, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_0513H

Day

The views are amazing.  Wide open views across the Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor.

Lynchcombe Sycamores - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_1900H

Lynchcombe Sycamores – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_1900H

Sunset

In winter the days are short so at 5 o’clock the sun drops down below the horizon.

Lynchcombe Sycamores - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9825

Lynchcombe Sycamores – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9825

And finally…

The sky turns back to red after the sun has disappeared.  The sky gradually darkens as night returns.

Lynchcombe Sycamores - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_3358H

Lynchcombe Sycamores – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_3358H

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