Contrasting tree trunk shapes.

I spotted these crooked and straight tree trunks in the woods at Hardcastle Crags in November 2014. The different shapes seem to give the trees individual personalities!

Camera/lens settings: ISO 200, f/10, 1/125s, 20mm, hand held.

Bramble growing up a tree trunk.

This one's from a walk around the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in June this year. The brambles were growing around the base of the tree, but this branch had managed to creep its way right up the trunk.

Camera/lens settings: ISO 100, f/4, 1/60s, 35mm, hand held.

Light and shade under the trees at Hardcastle Crags.

I took this one in June last year - you can see the bright midday sunshine just managing to break through the branches into the shadows beneath.

Camera/lens settings: ISO 1600, f/9, 1/80s, 35mm, hand held.

Copper-coloured leaves and tree trunks at Eaves Wood.

I took this one in March this year, whilst walking along the top of Eaves Wood above Mytholm. I added a split tone to the shadows after being inspired by Mark Littlejohn, who uses this to great effect in some of his woodland photos. This enhances the contrast with the coppery leaves in the foreground.

Camera/lens settings: ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/250s, 35mm, hand held.