Egidio has a new adventure for us, he wants us to pick a place to stay put for thirty minutes to an hour and take photos of things that catches our interest and curiosity. A good way to spark creativity again! So, please go to his sparkling and creative site for more about how to get started!
I thought I would wait for an opportunity to appear…and not go searching for it. This is what happened two days ago when we went to our summerhouse to clean up and make it ready for Midsummer – a perfect spark for me! Back today – a bit late, but still here!
When we arrived, I (as I always do) went down to the shore with Milo. But the sight that met me was an unusual one this time – there was a stranded sailing boat lying with its sails torn by the winds. This has never happened in all those 50 summers I have spent here. I immediately knew – this was the place to get stuck for Egidio’s challenge. My husband brought Milo back to the house, and I brought my camera from the car. Excited, this would be fun.
At this time of the year, the water is not very warm – maybe 10-15 degrees maximum. But dogs love it, and luckily one of them got stuck in my camera focus…
As I looked around for more photo opportunities, I noticed the magical scent from white cow parsley by the old gate, filling the air with summer joy.
Then I walked a few steps up to Milo – he had returned to me and lay basking in the sun. I guess wondering what I was up to… I could clearly discern the dark strings of colour in his thick coat after the Pit-bull´s attack in October. All his scars have grown darker brown hairs, making him partly look like a Dalmatian. Handsome!
Further up some more steps and I finished my 40 minutes with our table in sun and shadow.
Ritva’s challenge last week got us all looking at single colors. I loved the variety of colorful responses! We hope you will join this challenge too. Please don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag in your posts to help people find your entries.
Next week, Tina will feature a new challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about it. Until then – stay kind and be well.
Leya 
Ann-Christine, such a lovely area for your summer home, so much to see and do nearby! I am so relieved to hear Milo has fully recovered from the attack on him in October. Being a dog lover like you, I can image how scary and stressful things were for you during this period. Our pets are like our children…
Thank you, Sylvia, yes, like our children they are precious and irreplaceable. I am so grateful he did not get any other problems afterwards either – no aggressive tencencies and nothing he is afraid of. He is mentally strong.
A beautiful place to summer and explore, Anne-Christine! Lovely pics, how lucky to visit there for 50 years! The water glistens like diamonds. I also like that view of the table in shadow!
Thank you so much, Terri – it’s a gem, that place.
A fun response Ann-Christine, especially the thought that summer is close enough to be reopening the summerhouse! Glad to know that Milo is virtually fully recovered despite his stripe of dark hair. And the cow parsley is lovely (must admit I’d never heard of that!).
Yes, thank you, Milo is back on track. Eating as a horse and bathing every day …I cannot imagine the fact that he doesn’t shed hair and he cannot breathe through the skin. It must be terrible – no wonder we have to take him for a swim every day.
And the cow parsley scent is true summer to me!
That’s perfect for the challenge. A deep glimpse of your summer house in spring
Thank you!
Watery challenges are always good and I love your choices here xx
Thanks, dearest!
Great photo observations. Sounds like a cool challenge.
It is! Thanks!
Ann-Christine, your excitement for the challenge translated very well to these photos. As a reader, I was also excited to follow your adventure at the summer house. Fantastic photos you selected here. Milo’s hair, the table, the fence – everything was picture perfect. I could almost smell the flowers’ fragrance.
You are so kind and positive, Egidio – thank you! I have enjoyed your trip to Brazil! I know you had a great time!
What a perfect opportunity you had. And so your summer house is now tickety-boo and ready for use?
Haha, well – the windows are to be cleaned this Saturday. Quite the time consumer…the small veranda has got tiny, tiny windows – and many. In Sweden we call it a glass veranda. But beautiful it is.
Wonderful!
Wonderful results. I especially enjoyed the white cow parsley. Well done.
Thank you, Pepper – a true summer thing, both view and scent!
Wonderful. 😉
Your summer house is in a beautiful spot by the water! I loved seeing the surroundings through your eyes, but in the end my favourite shot is the close-up of Milo’s fur – simple but so effective 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed – and yes, Milo’s fur seems to be the favourite for almost everyone!
Wonderful images and backstory Ann-Christine, especially the gate with parsley, and close up of Milo’s fur.
Thank you, Brad! Milo is the star here it seems!
Yes, 😊
I really enjoyed these images of your summer home. Enjoy every minute there! Milo’s fur is my favorite.
Thank you – Milo’s fur seems to be the favourite this time!
What a wonderful place to get stuck, Ann-Christine! It’s good to see Milo is healing well. That must have been traumatic for you.
Traumatic it was. The thing is to stay calm, and he was and I was. So grateful for the outcome and that he doesn’t show any signs of mental disturbance.
I love your summerhouse vibes, it is magical as is Nordic summer. Milo’s fur gets an shout out from me and the shadow of the table.
Thank you, Ritva. A lovely challenge.
Yes, I know there are quite a few interesting photos . . . my ‘problem’ is I cannot get my eyes away from Milo’s coat – he does not need a permanent wave, does he ?? ? ________________________________
Haha – he doesn’t! The problem is that he doesn’t shed hair, so I really don’t know how he manages summer…
What a bit of luck that you decided to wait for an opportunity to appear- you got some brilliant images!
Thank you, Sue! Sometimes ideas are good…
Very true!