Blaze of Light

This bright image was taken in Berkshire, England this week. Berkshire, pronounced Bark-shur, is a county in the Southeast of England to the west of London. It has been known as the Royal County of Berkshire since the 19th century because of the presence of Windsor Castle and was recognized as such by the Queen in 1957. Berkshire is also the home county of the Royal Ascot Horse Races. 

Death in Ice

The trees in this image were photographed in Sussex, England last month. The weather patterns in the UK have been changing rapidly, snowing one day, bright the next, rain for a week. The random weather takes its toll on the countryside, confusing the natural habitats and stunting leaf and shoot growth. 

To Heights

This photo shows a forest of entirely skinny trees. These types of forests occur after a period of deforestation for wood fuel. New trees are planted in large quantities and they all grow at a similar speed. The reason then that all of these trees are so skinny is because they're all very young. 

Wild Beginnings

This image was taken in the sea to sky district of British Columbia. A few of the key industries in the district include tourism, logging, ranching, farming and a deep-sea port. It also offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreational activities such as rock climbing Squamish Rock, skiing in the local resorts, or zip-wiring in the forests. 

Rabbit Trail

This vivid image shows a small trail in the woods of England, surrounded by bracken. According to evolution, bracken is considered to be one of the most successful ferns. It is also one of the oldest, with fossil records of over 55 million years having been found. 

The Beaten Track

This is a typical British Woodland in the South. In the 14, 15 and 16th centuries, hundreds of thousands of acres of woodland were destroyed to build ships and Tudor-style houses. Over time, the woodland has begun to regrow, but with overpopulation in the South, it is difficult to find large areas of woodland like this one.