Thursday Thoughts – A Man and His Dog

24 mars, 201625 mars, 2016 / Leya / 25 kommentarer

I have spent a couple of days at a seaside resort on the west coast. We had some sunshine and a slightly chilly wind, and enjoyed the stay very much.

Last night and late evening, we walked the pier before dinner.

Many dogs were out walking their masters, but I especially noticed this man and his best friend. They had that special friendship that made them play so well together.

The way it should be between man and dog. Between best friends.

Just watch them together. The listening and total understanding – no loud voices…

…but talking all the time…

Cooperation – and perfect understanding

Who needs anything more?

I wish you all a Happy and Joyful Easter Holiday!

CFFC: Outdoor Seating

22 mars, 201622 mars, 2016 / Leya / 27 kommentarer

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So, How are You Travelling?

21 mars, 2016 / Leya / 15 kommentarer

Alone, straight to your goal

in the company of others –

horizontal and relaxed?

Spring Equinox

20 mars, 2016 / Leya / 15 kommentarer

Wings!

Mezereum, spurge laurel or spurge olive

Snow drops

And the anemones…

…the anemones!

Architecture and Giant Amazons

17 mars, 201617 mars, 2016 / Leya / 27 kommentarer

Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet) opened in 2013 in Kastrup, a suburb of Copenhagen. It resembles a whirlpool when seen from above, and was designed by Danish architects It covers a total of 12,000 m² (130,000 sq ft), including the 10,000 m² (110,000 sq ft) building and 2,000 m² (22,000 sq ft) outdoors.

The Blue Planet contains about 7,000,000 litres (1,500,000 imp gal; 1,800,000 US gal) of water divided into 53 exhibits. In the first year of existence, the aquarium received approximately 1.3 million visitors – twice as many as expected.

Just as the architecture is special and artistic, so are the giant freshwater fish from the Amazon. Look at those metal scales…and the intricate patterns on its head. Arowanas.

Surely man can never compete with nature in architecture.

Colours From – The Blue Planet

16 mars, 2016 / Leya / 21 kommentarer

Last week I went to The Blue Planet in Denmark, with Viveka, my blogging friend at myguiltypleasures. We go to Copenhagen at least once a year, and this time we wanted to try the new Aquarium – opened 2013 and the biggest in Europe.

A rather cold day…with only the occational drop of sunshine.

Inside – all BLUE…

…and more BLUE

A meeting place…for nature lovers, lovers of this Big Blue World.

We also met other mesmerizing creatures…

…like little mermaids, and their friends

– the Seadragons…

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A fascinating experience. To be continued…

Thursday Thoughts about Den Blå Planet, Denmark

10 mars, 201610 mars, 2016 / Leya / 24 kommentarer

Living in a bubble…Usually I am happy to live in My Own Bubble, my little world where I can shut out all the wars and disasters in this world and focus on the good things in life.

Sometimes I am happy that others live in their bubble and I can watch them, enjoy their beauty…from a safe distance.

Bubbles are useful, aren’t they?

The Lark has Arrived –

24 februari, 201624 februari, 2016 / Leya / 19 kommentarer

They say the lark has arrived in Skåne – the southernmost landscape of Sweden. That is where I live, but I have not heard her yet…Every year they come early, trying to be the first ones to find a place to nest…and every year some of them will die – when winter will not let go. Nesting on the ground is dangerous in any case.

That is the way life works. You have to be brave and take risks in order to succeed. Migrating birds, people who have to leave their home countries in order to survive. But we all have to face this – maybe not risking our lives…but still.

And Winter has not loosened his grip, yet. We are patiently waiting…all except Totti. This is his season, his temperature, his joy. Lagotto Romagnolos do not come with a zip…

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Pets

12 februari, 201612 februari, 2016 / Leya / 12 kommentarer

Pets – our greatest friends! My two guys, Mille and Totti, digging a hole together, and my friend’s cat, Hoho in his sofa.

Join in or visit Cee for more pets!

Caught through the window – but not in the act…

10 februari, 201610 februari, 2016 / Leya / 17 kommentarer

There were some soft, grey feathers lying under the feeding tree yesterday. There were quite a few suspects as well: the magpies, the sparrow hawk and the goshawk. Today I spied a fourth suspect-