November with its darkness is not an optimal time for a photographer but with some patience and luck there are some rewards. I waited almost two hours in the cold north east wind for the light from the sun to find a gap in the clouds. Quoting a famous beer commercial from our Danish friends “worth waiting for”.
Good things come to those who wait, ha de Gött!
Autumn and its colours, ha de Gött!
This Saturday was celebrated with a storm. No time for boating, much better for photo’ing. I got quite wet taking this picture. The things you do for your art.
Never under-estimate good clothes, ha de Gött!
Ha de Gött!
So the autumn storms start to come in with salty winds. Yesterday I used up all my cleaning cloths for the camera gear. It was worth it, I think.
Salt is the best spice, ha de Gött!
After rain they come crawling
up from the wet grass
crossing the roads and footpaths
where are they all going
is it an initiation rite
cross without getting crushed
see what’s on the other side
a sluggish paradise or
a sticky mess under a shoe
The killer slug (Arion vulgaris), yes that is it’s name! It’s also know as Spanish slug. It’s considered an invasive species and a great annoyance to all gardeners all over Europe. Why it’s called killer slug I don’t know but the best explanation I heard from a child. “They are called killer slugs because you kill them.”
Watch your step, ha de Gött!
A beautiful beach at Kalvö covered with the bright yellow sea poppy (Glaucium flavum). It can be found at the seashores in Europe and Asia. Not to be tasted as it is toxic.
Sometimes it’s good to be yellow, ha de Gött!
They say that cows are dumb
but they are not
probably smarter than you and me
live a life so carefree
social, together in a flock
roaming calmly in pastures green
while the farmer collect the winter hay
curious, just like the cat
that camera, can it be eaten
will you scratch behind my ears
Stay curious, you will learn something. Ha de Gött!
Ha de Gött!
I surprised a flock of Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) as I was approaching a smooth rock to sit down and have my Swedish Fika. They took off under a lot of noise, as they usually make, and flew out over the ocean. One of the largest birds in Sweden. Originally native to North America but introduced to Europe by king Jacob II of England in the 1600.
The Swedish Fika? Well, that’s another story, so make sure to stay tuned to this blog to find out more.
Ha de Gött!
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