The cold and dull-colored grounds are covered with small pools of water after days of rain, and these became bright mirrors this morning. They reflected a Magritte-blue sky with his trademark dots of clouds magically turning the landscape alive, as you can see in the first photo.
Phenomenal! The photos are so perfect, the lighting so exquisite, they almost look un-real. Every step of this island is a nature lover's dream. Thank you for sharing!
It’s great to get out for a walk first thing isn’t it. I try to do so as often as I can and as we move through winter into spring, it’s s joyous time of the year. Gives me a spring in my step as optimistic as the Robin hops around your feet.
Hi Nick, Morning walks are the best, I love to see the world waking up and see the light changing each minute. Can't wait for spring and the moment that I find my first flower of the year.
Quite soon we will see the first snowdrops around here and there are some places I love to find them at, quite often churches along little country lanes. Then after that, we see the first Daffs!
Good you go out sometimes ! As also well shown by your genuine photos of water ponds, leaning walls or of a good looking ‘roodborstje’. You write about close details and restful happy moments in nature. The Shetland ponies sport now a revived colorful fur so resplendent compared to the end of summer dry months’s. Are they near extinct in your region ? Thanks for all the specifics.
Both Shetlands and Exmoors are living freely in nature, but there numbers are controled simply by only having herds 100 percent female herds. So for this imported and controlled group you can’t speak of extinction. But several smaller spieces, like insects and amphibians, but also plants, are in trouble as (near) threatened. See part 2 later today.
Wonderfully written. Thank you for taking us along into your dunes. I love the reflections - those are great pictures. Looks like the Dutch & the Swiss had the same thoughts when naming their birds.
Now I feel like going for a walk, but it's 3 AM. Looking forward to reading part two when I wake up. I hope there's Highlanders.
The day after…a fluid and pleasant prose that transports us to a peaceful place where life has the flavour of simple things. Rituals of comforting pleasure, mirrors of shapes and colours between tones of light and tranquil trees, between warbling voices and silent hooves, pictures with past and present. Wrapped in mild envy, I sit on the fringe of a chilly morning, glimpsing the distance of likely journeys. Still and always an inviting challenge for an attentive look at the dazzling world that fills our daily lives, wherever we are.
Alex, it’s wonderful and inspiring to see that you took time to walk and see and feel today! The beauty is everywhere...the Magritte skies, the Van Gogh landscape!!
Gosh! You’re quite the writer! At one point I think I may have heard dry leaves crackling under your feet. Your island is so beautiful. The reference to Magritte and Van Gogh also makes an attractive case to come and visit that side of the world.
Did you know that Robins are the symbol of change? They announce the imminent new season or changes in your life. Gaia was good to you today!
I completely agree, Lizzi Pi. I am likewise transported to this lovely place where the cares of the world subside. Particularly enchanted with the very old majestic tree whether it be one or four. The biodiversity is so very encouraging. A lovely walk enjoyed completely.
Phenomenal! The photos are so perfect, the lighting so exquisite, they almost look un-real. Every step of this island is a nature lover's dream. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Mischa. Yes it is!
Stunning images, Alexander. I look forward to part II. Each day I have a brief chat with a robin while walking through a small park.
Thanks Rena. I love Robins. They always make me smile
It’s great to get out for a walk first thing isn’t it. I try to do so as often as I can and as we move through winter into spring, it’s s joyous time of the year. Gives me a spring in my step as optimistic as the Robin hops around your feet.
Hi Nick, Morning walks are the best, I love to see the world waking up and see the light changing each minute. Can't wait for spring and the moment that I find my first flower of the year.
Quite soon we will see the first snowdrops around here and there are some places I love to find them at, quite often churches along little country lanes. Then after that, we see the first Daffs!
you'll be literally months ahead of my spring. enjoy!
Good you go out sometimes ! As also well shown by your genuine photos of water ponds, leaning walls or of a good looking ‘roodborstje’. You write about close details and restful happy moments in nature. The Shetland ponies sport now a revived colorful fur so resplendent compared to the end of summer dry months’s. Are they near extinct in your region ? Thanks for all the specifics.
Both Shetlands and Exmoors are living freely in nature, but there numbers are controled simply by only having herds 100 percent female herds. So for this imported and controlled group you can’t speak of extinction. But several smaller spieces, like insects and amphibians, but also plants, are in trouble as (near) threatened. See part 2 later today.
Wonderfully written. Thank you for taking us along into your dunes. I love the reflections - those are great pictures. Looks like the Dutch & the Swiss had the same thoughts when naming their birds.
Now I feel like going for a walk, but it's 3 AM. Looking forward to reading part two when I wake up. I hope there's Highlanders.
No highlanders, but it contains a long Dutch word that you might like to look up in German. 😊
The day after…a fluid and pleasant prose that transports us to a peaceful place where life has the flavour of simple things. Rituals of comforting pleasure, mirrors of shapes and colours between tones of light and tranquil trees, between warbling voices and silent hooves, pictures with past and present. Wrapped in mild envy, I sit on the fringe of a chilly morning, glimpsing the distance of likely journeys. Still and always an inviting challenge for an attentive look at the dazzling world that fills our daily lives, wherever we are.
Thank you, Maria. Winter, in the first weeks of the year, is the best time to dream of distant places to visit this year.
Alex, it’s wonderful and inspiring to see that you took time to walk and see and feel today! The beauty is everywhere...the Magritte skies, the Van Gogh landscape!!
Thanks Dawna 🎨
Gosh! You’re quite the writer! At one point I think I may have heard dry leaves crackling under your feet. Your island is so beautiful. The reference to Magritte and Van Gogh also makes an attractive case to come and visit that side of the world.
Did you know that Robins are the symbol of change? They announce the imminent new season or changes in your life. Gaia was good to you today!
Thank you Rita, I’m looking forward to find out what the Robin announced. 😊
Thanks , I’ll publish the second half tomorrow
I completely agree, Lizzi Pi. I am likewise transported to this lovely place where the cares of the world subside. Particularly enchanted with the very old majestic tree whether it be one or four. The biodiversity is so very encouraging. A lovely walk enjoyed completely.
Thanks 😊