On the Common

The common in question here is Skipwith Common, near to York, an area of oustanding natural beauty and scientific interest as it is a rare lowland heath area. The ponds are Line Pools where traders would have washed their jute in preparation for making sacking. Today there is sometimes a rather dark atmosphere on the common, especially in winter. This particular scene however is a bright day when the trees make sharp reflections in the dark peaty water.

size: wide 78 x 32 cm