In the gallery

Over the last few days my office has started to resemble an art gallery. I have been assembling the 2010 TextualHealing calendar and didn't have photos of all the works we wanted to include so this year's chosen artist bought the missing ones over here - so we could do a shoot on a sunny day. We had to wait almost week and now (reluctantly) I'll have to return some very lovely and colourful paintings.

In the tradition (established last year) of tempting readers without spoiling the suprise, here is one image that didn't quite make it on to the short list.

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Choosing a set of images is not just a matter of finding seven 'nice' images but of balancing themes, dominant colours and matching the images to the seasons. Unfortunately this one got edged out on all those criteria. I loved the shape of those gnarled old trees and the fortitude they display.