I have been talking about Plas Power Woods last month and even the month before that I have talked about Bersham and Minera which is part of the same area. All these places are within minutes of where I live and are part of my daily life. I walk my dog there regularly and spent many hours in the Woods taking images and finding inspiration for my photography.
Plas Power woods is manged by the Woodland trust and they have worked hard in the last couple of years to not only keep the woods in good order but also to improve on it. A wood carver has been employed to point out Plas Power Wood's historical importance by creating a carving depicting King Offa, whos dyke is part of Plas Power Wood.
The same wood carver, Simon O'Rourke also created other statues that make walking in the woods a bit of an adventure. I personally like his interpretation of the welsh dragon the best.
Yet again other statues in the woods show the importance of an eco system and how insects and bugs play their parts within that eco system. School children are often take for walks in the woods to study the birds and bugs, whether a real one or a wooden one.
The flora and fauna within Plas Power Woods are as varied as the wild life. I especially like photographing the ferns and mushrooms at the Woods in the autumn.
Plas Power Woods is a very special place for me. I can spent hours looking around to find objects to photograph, enjoy the walks with the dogs and the plunge in the water in the summer. It is well worth a visit if ever you are in the area.
