Hyde Park, London, enjoying some September Sunshine this week. And I recognised this tree, last seen in April when it was a living climbing frame. And a wonderful photo opportunity. Lots of people were snapping away and I joined them.
Now in the Autumn it looks like this, transformed with its glossy greenery into a mysterious den.
I learned an interesting lesson back in Spring though. I saw this little girl, peering up through the branches and decided to take a shot. She saw me and instantly hid her face in fear. And then ran off, crying to her parents, “she took my photograph!” and I felt like a thief who had stolen her soul. They ignored her and I slipped away. Downloading the shot I ended up with one that I think is more interesting than a cute picture of the girl’s face peering out through the branches.
So this week, when I squatted down to shoot into the den I felt that it would be an invasion of privacy to shoot the children who were playing there. And I ended up with this.
And here’s a gallery of series of shots from Spring and Autumn. (To view click on any picture to change to carousel mode)
"Notice what you notice..." 
Great pics! Love the living climbing frame….
Thanks Sarah. Its the kind of tree where you could hang out all year and take great shots.