Packing a Punch

A wet and grey day cleared magically this evening to invite me out on the moor for a walk. I love the way the young fern fronds unfurl like this. You can really feel all that pent up energy ready to burst out. And burst it does because they grow so fast. I might have to mark the spot and follow this little fellow's progress!

This shot made me think of boxing gloves. They are very feisty fighters these ferns. They'll soon be taking over large areas of the moor, the downside of which is that I lose all my secret little paths for running. Have to respect them though. They've been doing this for a very long time. I believe they are one of our most ancient species.