Do you live in the northern hemisphere and are you enjoying the Spring? Up here in the South Pennines of Lancashire, warm Spring days are a rare occurrence. Up on the high tops, the moors are still brown and drab; the little windblown trees show scant sign of breaking into leaf!
Further north there is conifer forest. As you near the northern border of the county, there are substantial stretches of it and we've confined our walks to the shelter of those woods over the Winter. Even when there is a distinctly chilly wind and the mercury stays in the low 50s fahrenheit you can still walk naked relatively easily.
Today it was REALLY warm, skin caressingly warm and the birds were in full song on the forest margins; firecrests, robins and chaffinches, greeted us overhead. The earth was drier today and the moss and pine needles cushioned beneath our feet. I did wear boots, though I sometimes remove them; the moss is so soft.
Pine cones littered the forest floor after the recent high winds of Storm Dave but the streams were quieter now. There was a real feel of change and better things to come. It was warm enough just to sit and contemplate in the forest. The soft moss everywhere is like a lovely cushion to sit on.
Everything was warm and delightful to the touch. The overhanging branches were dry, fallen twigs and pinecones crackled beneath my feet.
This has to be one of the most delightful sensory experiences; the sound of birdsong and the streams; the scent of pine resin in the sunshine; the tactile softness of the mossy branches; the sheer vibrant greenness of it all with an air so pure and sweet you want to taste and inhale.
This is a magical, naked forest experience and guys; it's absolutely free. There is no entry fee, no costly flight, this is on my doorstep. How can you not be a naturist nemophilist with all this abundant natural beauty surrounding you!
This is one of the most healthy, wholesome things you can be doing right now; clothing NOT required. Just get out there and enjoy the beauty of it all.
These images were all shot in Gisburn Forest - Lancashire if you're of a modern disposition - the Historic County of York if you're not :-) They were shot by this guy - my wonderful pro-photographer husband Mart.
Except I pressed the button for these shots (the camera settings were his of course).
All photos remain HIS copyright. If you are a naturist and love this blog, feel free to share and repost. I'd prefer you didn't repost onto sites of a sexually themed nature but realise that some of you will probably do so. Yes, it's okay to appreciate beautiful naked bodies. We understand that. WE appreciate too the thin dividing line between naturist beauty and sexual attraction. Therefore if you want to pass compliments, that's okay too; just please keep your comments courteous and polite (you don't want to be blocked, do you?
NOTE: We have been compelled by Tumblr to flag this blog as 'mature'. This is not our decision and does not represent our viewpoint. Naturism is not sexually themed, neither will you find any sexual or sexualised images on this blog. It is fully naturist; a lifestyle which is completely legal in our jurisdiction (England) where everyday public nudity is lawful. This blog however will be automatically flagged as 'Mature' by Tumblr whether we like it or not. It remains however suitable for everyone and contains no offensive or adult material. Naturism in the UK is enjoyed equally by families with family members of ALL ages including those with young children.
Enjoy the Spring weather, stay naked, stay natural.