All posts tagged: nature
Back to the Poppy Field
Since the poppies are in bloom again, we went back to a little photo shoot in the fields. And this is what came of it: And here are the photos from the entire album:
Winter's Back
This year, winter is practicing hard. I’m not sure whether quite successfully, because even though this was the third time snowing this December, it’s just never really a lot, and doesn’t stick around for long, but we can’t blame winter for not trying. Really. So, after it started snowing again yesterday afternoon (note the timing: it always happens when I have to be at work), I decided to go out early this morning to get a couple of snapshots before all the students decent on it yet once more. And in the end, I actually liked what I saw!
Dreaming of a White Winter
Winter seems to be generous this year. After the first snowy trial run a couple of weeks ago, yesterday, winter bestowed upon us a chilly, wintery layer of snow dust. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to turn things into an “almost” perfect winter wonderland. Unfortunately, I had to work by the time the snow actually started to matter. And by the time I got off work, it was dark already. Still, with my students, I was able to make the most of it, by running outside as soon as the bell would ring, for some pictures. And if nothing else, this short little snow interlude gives wings to my hopes for a more snowy winter this year. We’ll see what is to come …
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
Guess what very exciting thing happened today! Yes, of course, you’re right (because the title and photo gave it away, duh!): it snowed. Or at least it tried to snow. A little trial run of snow, I’d say. Probably because winter wanted to see whether it’s still in the business of being able to produce big white flakes of fluff! And in fact, winter hasn’t forgotten a thing! Except, maybe, how to make the snow actually stick to the ground. But again, this year, winter’s still pretty young, so there’s still plenty of time to get things right! At least I hope it will, because I do love me some big white fluffy stuff to cover everything and turn the world into a beautiful winter wonderland. Maybe, if I’d be more deliberate about reminding winter of its duties … So, off to sing … Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow …
Happy Autumn Day
Yes, autumn has not quite left us yet, and so today, we decided to give it another shot and try playing in whatever capacity of leaves we may get. Remember those devious tree shakers I told you about last year, who always try to make chasing autumn leaves as little fun as possible? Anyhow, we found ourselves that favorite spot again, where chances of finding leaves are at least existent (though small), and where last year we’d had a blast with our autumn photo shoot. And it seemed like we were lucky yet once more. Of course, the wind found that place, too, and decided to share it generously with us and the dust it whirled around. But we didn’t care. We love leaves. And we love leaves in fall. And so we enjoyed a very happy autumn day!
Mountain Trip October 2012
Another Mountainous Adventure
Admitted, climbing local mountains isn’t anything like climbing the Swiss Alps as we did last summer. It is, however, not in the least less adventurous, especially if you have the privilege to hike together with a group of friends. We did just that, and the reason why I would call our last trip to the mountain a little adventurous, is because of what my music loving friends decided to bring along: a little ukelele, percussions and a hand drum. With all that in our hiking equipment, we were sure to have some fun, but also a glorious autumn morning in the mountains!
After the Rain
It rained last night. For the first time since I’ve been back from the holiday. And as I was walking to breakfast this morning at dawn, something dawned on me: you better watch your step, or else you’ll be responsible for a serious massacre. The problem? Earthworms. Hundreds of them crowding in on us, obviously thinking the road was theirs as much as it is ours! And while I don’t care much for earthworms (to be truly honest), I don’t like after-rain-massacres, either. So, I as I was walking, I knew: I’d better be on my guard!
