I thought of taking a walk, and pointing out all the textures I noticed, from moss to tree bark to muddy paths to rocky outcrops. I thought of showcasing an example of every different texture I could think of. But in the end I settled for this: a random gallery of Texture, in all its hard, soft, smooth, rough, grainy and prickly variety.
For Anne’s Lens Artists Photo Challenge: Texture
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
A lovely display of the various textures – hard, soft, smooth, rough, grainy and prickly. Love the rusty boat and the tree. I’m always on the look out for good textures when out for a walk with the camera. In Nature, you can never count on what you will find but interesting textures are everywhere.
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They are! That’s what makes a solo walk so rewarding. Easier to nose around and notice. Thanks Dina.
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You most certainly nailed the challenge Margaret
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Thanks Sheree.
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You’re very welcome
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Lovely shots, particularly the pebbles and climber against the wall. The crumbling gargoyle rather sums up how I feel about the world currently.
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That crumbling gargoyle looks way too complacent about things, I think.
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I thought it was wailing!
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You’re proably right. Just … not wailing enough …
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So you did, Margaret. And a very nice gallery it is, too xx
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Thanks Jo! Happy wekeend! We’re still clinging onto our Winter Woollies. xx
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Heatwave next week? xx
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Here’s hoping. We’ve turned the heating back on. In May ….
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What marvellous randoms! LOVE the old rusting ship (but you knew I would!] and Miss Wilmott’s Ghost (or similar) is always a winner…
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🤣Thanks Sue. From one rusting hulk to another ….
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😳😂😂
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That butterfly is watching me! Great picture. And you found some interesting textures.
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The problem, as you have observed, is where to stop.
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🤗
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A fascinating gallery it is too. I especially like the header though.
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Oh good! That’s a favourite with me too. A bit characterful, that tree, eh? Thanks Sandra.
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Quite texturous Margaret. I like the sculptures look of “Oh no, not another flippin’ tourist”
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I know! Though to be fair, it was hidden in the mason’s yard, and I was snooping . So I suppose I was ‘another flippin’ tourist’.
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you found some great textures and expressions. Nature does give us so many textures, we only replicate them
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Oh my, Margaret! What a wonderful post to round out my texture week. I loved all your examples, especially the tree, ship and sculpture.
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Thanks so much Anne. I wanted to do a little better by you than just a gallery of pictures, but … it’s been one of those weeks …
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Random, maybe, but most satisfactory! Gold star.
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Oh thanks Anabel!
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Your decision to share a random selection has paid off, as I love the variety of textures here! Probably the butterfly and the ripples in the sand are my favourites 😀
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Thanks Sarah – yes, I liked the ripples one too. Memories as well!
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Impressive collection of texture! The butterfly photo is amazing, I find they never stay put for long (or maybe I am too slow).
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I know what you mean. This tropical specimen (from the Hornian Museum Butterfly House) was impressively lazy.
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It’s been too darn cold for a nature walk this week. But you found plenty of textures anyway.
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Not taken this week! Brrrrrrr.
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Very diverse and enchanting. Nice gallery, Margaret.
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Thanks Egidio.
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What wonderful pictures within pictures!
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Ah, thanks Peter.
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The world in all its splendour.
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Oh thanks. Well. A tiny bit of the world.
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Wonderful collection! The gargoyle (!) and Mrs Wilmott’s ghost is always a winner. Very varied and enjoyable!
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These are amazing Margaret, I love the variety you have shown.
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Great photos; my favorites are the fungus and the leaf in the pocket at the base of the tree. You certainly have an eye for textures and great photographs. Have a wonderful week.
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Thanks so much Clay. You too!
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Way too many favorites to list on this one Margaret! If forced at gunpoint I’d have to say the white flowers with the bee – that is one gorgeous image!
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Gunpoint? Steady on Tina! Thank you for choosing a favourite. I hope the person with the gun didn’t force you too hard😉
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Tremendous texture shots! The stream, the jagged mountains, the trees!
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Thanks Rebecca. It was fun to do.
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Oh these certainly are a really diverse range of textual delights. A very touch feelly kind of walk!
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Definitely. My favourite kind.
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Wow – these are great. Enjoyed them all. I love pebbles, so particularly liked that one – endless interest!
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