Christmas is about community. With the Covid-19 lock-downs and restrictions it’s hard to meet family and friends.
Don’t forget the lonely ones. Those without family and friends, whatever the reason.
Sometimes it’s enough with a smile and meeting the eyes of that stranger in the street. A nod or even a hello, it half the face is covered by a mask.
You can be that twinkling star, ha de Gött!
Hold tight, ha de Gött!
The small island Tjärnö with a view to the northeast. Behind the island lie the Kosterfjord. Kosterfjord is not really a fjord but a deep underwater valley with a depth of 250 meters. On the Tjärnö island is also a marine biological research center linked to the University of Gothenburg. It’s open to the public so they can learn more about the unique environment in the Kosterfjord.
I struggled a bit to get the color saturation right as the thick clouds hardly let any light through. At first the picture came out very blue. Even if it was cold it was not that cold and I wanted the picture a bit warmer. Now I hope it’s reflecting -3°C and no wind.
Don’t be blue, connect. Ha de Gött!
He was a bit annoyed when I just took pictures without feeding him. Under loud quacking he hid under the quay. I guess I need some breadcrumbs in my pocket for the next time.
This is a male mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in his colorful plumage. The female has a brown spotted plumage. The mallard is common all over the northern hemisphere but has been implanted to several places in the southern hemisphere. Some individuals are resident and stay with the same partner even with changing seasons. As omnivore they adapt very well to humans and is therefore often seen in cities.
Quack, Quack, ha de Gött!
More snow on the winter green juniper bush. Love the contrast of the sharp needles and the soft snow. There is warmth in the vivid green and coldness in the white snow. Like Snowwhite taking refuge with the raw barked seven dwarfs.
Be cool, ha de Gött!
Wordless Wednesday, ha de Gött!
Autumn transforms into Winter
Frozen water crystals
Scarce light in long nights
Silently swirl down
Dress in bright white
Like a snow white bride
Snow is fun, ha de Gött!
Frozen blueberry plant in icicles growing upwards.
Some moments need freezing, ha de Gött!
Days are short and when the weekend comes it rains. Winter this far north is not optimal. Time too learn more about editing the brighter seasons photos. Today I share a slide show with some of this years pictures.
Always learn, ha de Gött!
November can be very dull and gray, but if you look close. Look close to see the bright colors hidden on the ground. If you’re lucky the sun lights up and create dramatic, long shadows.
I don’t know the name of this red little fungi but I hope Rudi can help. Do check out his blogg and his fungi knowledge, picpholio nature photography.
Watch where you’re going, ha de Gött!
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