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ullehaddock

Writer of sorts with a soft spot for Photo. Writes about life and what comes into my mind.
Easter bonfire

Easter bonfire

One week late, the Easter bonfire. This tradition dates back the mid 1700 in Sweden and Finland. The are lit to welcome the spring. Mostly to scare of the Easter witch flying on their broom to the island Blåkulla to feast with the devil.

Easter is the day when Swedish children traditionally go trick or treat dressed up as Easter witch or Easter man. Sadly this tradition has lately faded out and been taken over by the imported Halloween tradition.

Fly safe, ha de Gött!

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Winter bath

Winter bath

Winter still hangs on with cold frosty nights but during the day sun shines from a clear blue sky that thaws the land. That harsh light is not perfect for photography but in a secluded gorge I found some nice ice formations and melting ice for macro photo.

Is it just my imagination, or is there a little guy trying to lure me in for a winter bath?

Stay clear from the spring ice, ha de Gött!

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Blackbird

Blackbird

A blackbird (Turdus merula) sitting safe in the blackthorn bushes, where else. Singing its loud melodic tune for a spring mate. This little bird has adapted to live close to humans and are therefore common in urban places. Found all over Europe but also in south east Australia.

Put your shorts on and sing along, back in black. Ha de Gött!

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Common Crane

Common Crane

A pair seeking food in the wet grass, keeping a close watch of the photographer. The common crane (Grus grus) is large bird with long legs and neck to be able to seek food in shallow waters. Usually they gather in large flocks during spring for their mating dance. Guess these two skipped that part.

Then they fly off, ha de Gött!

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