A spring hike is never wrong. Here I am sending some highlights from one of the most beautiful protected areas in Skåne, where I live. It is known for its biodiversity and its many pasqueflowers. My Silent Sunday was photographed there too.
The area is 300 hectares large, and consists of forest, meadows, marshland, beaches and sea.In May it is of course a dream to walk here, but Autumn too is very beautiful. We usually visit twice a year. Milo loves it.The paths are mostly easily walked, but maybe not for everyone.The marshland is fascinating and can not be reached all days of the year. Spring is often OK, if the rains are moderate.Orchids are frequent, as are all spring flowers – gently nodding to you from both sides of the path.Some of them are secret charmers…
About three hours later, we are back at the gate. This part of the hike goes through an area with foreign trees brought here from all over the world.
So, hope you enjoyed the tour, thank you for walking with me! These few images hopefully show some of the National Park’s great diversity.
Amy is hosting Every Little Thing this week, please visit her lovely site for more inspiration! We invite you to share every little thing that makes you smile. Amy says:
”Small things around us have interesting stories to tell if we only take the time to stop, look, and listen.” With this little mixed gallery, I hope to send you some smiles from me!
The important little ones around us, are both necessary for our survival – and beautiful. Not only spring flowers and Yoko Ono art, but animals, insects (even flies)…
…and tiny worlds to get lost in.
And how about a little sun of your own?
Many thanks to John, and for your special contributions to his Mechanical/Industrial theme. I have had a trying week without my PC, but now I am here! Hope you will participate in Amy’s beautiful theme, and don’t forget your Lens-Artists tag and link to Amy’s original post!
Next week it is my turn, Leya, to be your host. May the sun shine on you – and inside you, until then!
John, John – not my best theme, this one, but fascinating – and here I am, computer working again, finally!
How about the first vacuum cleaner for a whole castle? Gothenburg, Sweden. It had to be pulled by horses, and the weight…tons…Imported from England.New Zealand and an unforgettable ride with the Kingston Flyer. A beauty.Less of a beauty maybe, but I like it – found on the bottom of the sea. New Zealand again.
Thank you all for last week’s responses to Patti’s Light and Shadow Challenge – unfortunately I had a computer crash, and could not participate as usual. But since yesterday I have my computer again! Next week, it’s Amy’s turn to host our challenge, so be sure to visit her site. If you’d like to join in our weekly themes but aren’t sure how to proceed, look here.
She reminds us that the experts tell us to focus on the light in photography, but, that it’s not just about the light. It’s both light and shadow, which are two sides of the same coin.
Tolstoy tells us the truth…
All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.
– Leo Tolstoy
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
– Francis of Assisi Our job is to record, each in his own way, this world of light and shadow and time that will never come again exactly as it is today.
– Edward Abbey
In life have a friend that is like a mirror and shadow; mirror doesn’t lie and shadow never leaves.
Unknown
The eye is always caught by light, but shadows have more to say
– Gregory Maguire
Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.
-Junichiro Tanizaki
There is strong shadow where there is much light.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Last weekend’s hike was an explosion in light and shadow, the vivid greens of newborn spring and the joy of new life coming.
Last week, Tina inspired us to explore The Rule of Thirds, which lead to many interesting discussions about our preferences in composing a shot. Next week, it’s my (Leya’s) turn to host, so stay safe and be kind until then!
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