…woke me up to a glorious, frosty day.
The tulip showed off her hair frost…
…the Lady’s mantle unfolded her hidden gems…
and the old roses were still asleep, in golden, pink dreams.
A crispy, delightful day – who would think that of a Monday?
Nature
When Is A House Abandoned?
What if you found an old house, seemingly abandoned – but…
The main building with the old pond
the door looked rather well kept
The back side veranda with yellow(!) dogs watching
…how do you really know if it is? I walked in to this old farmyard, with houses built around it on every side. I remember the place from when I was young, it was really beautifully painted and the garden roses were well kept – I always admired it from the roadside. Unfortunately, nobody remembers the old owner’s name.
For many years it was the home of an artist, named Thomas, who worked pottery and was rather famous in the southern part of Sweden. I think I still have some of his cups and mugs at home. When he sold the house, nobody lived there for some years. We always thought it was a pity to let go of such a lovely place.
In later years it was used by a theater group for outdoor performances during summertime. The building to the left is only a backdrop, while the right one is a real house. As you can see…someone is still keeping the grass at bay, even mowing the lawns.
When is a house really abandoned? When nobody lives there, or when nobody even bothers to keep it ”alive”? Inside the yellow, main building, I could see (through the windows…) that there was a rather modern kitchen, carpets on the floor and even a bowl of walnuts on the table.
And, someone has stored a whole winter supply of firewood in the dilapidated shed.
So – somehow I do not think the house is totally abandoned, but I haven’t seen a living soul here for the last 15 years. Maybe I should keep an eye on it from now on – just because I am curious about its history. What do you think about abandoned houses?
Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Weather
Weather – very much talked about in Sweden… Maybe our favorite subject!
Still summer night
Forest – drizzle
Travel theme: Branches
In the header, Madeira, branches from fallen trees.
Winter is coming…
Artificial branches – but still…And lastly, Tibast, the first one to bring flowers in spring.
The Early Bird Catches the Worm
Yesterday morning I went with Totti for our daily morning walk – but soon realized that this morning would be something special. Frosty, no wind, sun from a clear blue sky. This grey autumn, there has not been many opportunities for the two of us to really enjoy the early mornings… so, I went back after three minutes, grabbed my camera and the car keys – and off we went.
The path starts 5 minutes from my home, up in the forest. No cows today, they have been taken to the barn for the winter. Silence, but for some small birds chirping happily in the first rays of sun. Follow the path down and turn right at the bend, and you will soon see…
…your own shadow on the left side of the path, in the golden morning light.
In the corner, down to the right, the shadow of Totti is sitting down, waiting patiently for me to go on walking. And not only his shadow…himself as well…
On turning right, the sun is peeping through the old trees in the east, gently providing long shadows and turning the frost into shiny green.
Totti is enjoying the fresh air and some good rolls in the leaves. Breathing is easy – and I feel so grateful for being alive on a day like this.
As we walk down the path, I look right – and a wall of glorious trees is looking back at me. This is indeed my country.
This morning, I will remember during the long and rainy winter days to come. But now, both Totti and me are getting hungry for breakfast… having spent some refreshing, silent hours in our favorite landscape.
I hope you are returning with me – or else you will not have any breakfast!
(As usual, click for a larger view.)
Travel theme: Windy
Gone With the Wind
A last ray of sun…
Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: In the Distance
I guess Cee’s In the Distance also applies to a less open landscape. A glimpse of …something at the end of the path.
WPC: Glow
Most people love things that glow. Who can resist… a sunset? My choice for this week’s challenge is a photo from Iceland and the winter sun’s last glow after a glorious day.
Wordless Wednesday
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