March 20 – the End of Winter

Spring Equinox started off with more snow during the early morning hours.

Later in the day, sun and a couple of degrees above zero. Cold wind, but birds singing – not very convincingly though. A tiny wren ventured out of the heap of last years’ lavender, when the shadow of a kite swooping down made me let Totti out – to save the smaller birds from this giant.

Winter, ”Kung Bore” we call him in Sweden, hasn’t lost his grip yet.

Just for Fun – a Sunday Cat Story

As I found the magpies are energetically building their nest even if it is snowing, I remembered a series I took when the neighbours’ cat ventured up to supervise…

Wishing you all a lovely Sunday!

 

 

 

Spring is Waiting…and so am I

March two years ago.

I’m just saying…

I’m just longing…

Wishing you a great weekend!

WPC: Beloved

Beloved – My Family

And – the forest in spring, when the beech trees explodes in light shades of green.

 

 

And Finally the Nightingale Sang

_copyIn glorious evening light, no wind, and a summer softness in the bird cherry scented air – we heard him…the Nightingale. This long, cold and dry Spring unveiled its soft heart and let Totti and me enjoy the first taste of summer. And my son turned 25. A blessed day.

See You Soon!

Time for a short break. Time for National Tests in school and also some days off duty…I went back to work in October and, as usual, the most buzy days are in April and May.

May you all have a great celebration around May 1! Let Spring bring some warm winds now, replacing the rain, snow and hail we have had for some weeks.

For the first time ever, my beautiful magnolia started to unfold…just when Winter decided to return. So, she is standing here, displaying a sadly black and withered sight.  I will just have to show all her usual splendour. Glad to have a camera and old photos these days…

Marsh – and Bog Beauty

Spring usually releases water, water…

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…and more water…and the enigmatic bogs and marshes thrive.

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There is stillness and harmony in the silent pools – no wind disturbing them.

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Fallen trunks make intriguing reflections…

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…and lonely stumps create green, smiling islands…

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…with tiny, nodding inhabitants.

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Sometimes a loving couple find their home here. And I believe – I understand them.

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