Unfortunately it is a heavily hunted area, and apart from some wary passerines, there isn't much wildlife around nowadays. Horses and sheep fill the air with the sound of their bells, which is nice when there's no shooting.
I just hate the idea that there are persons who love going round and taking the life of innocent creatures, just for fun.
The weather was sunny and the air so clear that the view went as far as the sea, Monte Circeo and the islands behind.
Anyway, the cold wind didn't stop me from sketching some gloriously coloured bramble leaves , and a hilltop with a sanctuary and a large iron cross on its rather dramatic tip.
You really caught the forms of those rugged hills, Concetta! Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteОчень веточка понравилась, реалистично и натурально... И цвет потрясающий)!!!
ReplyDeleteThe lustre and colour in your leaves is just glorious :)
ReplyDeleteConcetta, these are both wonderful sketches. What I love about this forum is all the interesting bits of information we get that we wouldn't hear about otherwise. We are such a great global community. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou have a real gift for color and depth! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI like the first!!!
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are very well done. I like the mountains too. If hunting is done right, it actually can help the environment. I live in the woods where deer hunters take over about two weeks of the year. I am safely inside but venture out the result of the year. In the United States, recreational hunting and fishing pays for a lot of the conservation done by the states.
ReplyDeleteYes, and there's a huge difference between responsible hunting for food, especially where herds have grown so big the animals become sick or stunted as has happened with white tail deer, and killing something just for "sport". The latter makes me sick.
ReplyDeleteThank you all very much for your considerations and comments.
ReplyDeleteThe fact is many so-called hunters a) have introduced alien species -like the huge hungarian boar-that have damaged local ones, and b) shoot anything, even small passerines, often not even bothering to pick up the poor corpses or wounded creatures.I think culling should be managed by the forestry.
Wow, Concetta, sounds like your laws need tightening, a LOT. It's against the law to shoot passerines, mostly, here. We don't have alien species introduced except on those ghastly wild game ranches, but not in the wild to push out native species. At least any more...that was a problem 100 years ago or so.
ReplyDeleteI feel very strongly about irresponsible people in nature, no matter what they're doing...so I understand what you're saying!
I wish the law was enforced, but unfortunately many passerines aren't protected and shooting is permitted for months- starting sept. ending feb.Each Region (County) has its regulations and many go against EEC laws...Italy has one of the main weapon industries in Europe, Beretta...you understand?sad to say, until birdwatching doesn't become a main industry there's no hope in tipping the balance towards nature..
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