Flowers bloom in a beautiful ballet,
People and animals enjoy the gentle day,
Spring is a time of new beginnings,
Where everything is possible with nature’s blessing.
Wishing all of you a joyful walk ❤️
Flowers bloom in a beautiful ballet,
People and animals enjoy the gentle day,
Spring is a time of new beginnings,
Where everything is possible with nature’s blessing.
Wishing all of you a joyful walk ❤️
I’ve been out and about in the beautiful spring, what a joy 🎁😊
The blossoming trees
Their soft petals dance with wind
Springtime’s joyous song
Spring is here, the air is alive
With the sweetest scents that arrive
The earth awakens from her slumber
And fills the world with awesome wonder
So let us embrace this season of light
And cherish the Earth’s beauty in sight
With gratitude and love, let’s vow
To protect and preserve her, starting now.
There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
“How would it be,” said Pooh slowly, “if, as soon as we’re out of sight of this Pit, we try to find it again?”
“What’s the good of that?” said Rabbit.
“Well,” said Pooh, “we keep looking for Home and not finding it, so I thought that if we looked for this Pit, we’d be sure not to find it, which would be a Good Thing, because then we might find something that we weren’t looking for, which might be just what we were looking for, really.”
“I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit.
“No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it on the way.”
~ Milne, A. A.
A piece of advice for Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit:
I’m home safe and sound! 😉😊
I intended to show you the arrival of spring day by day.
But it didn’t go as planned; the weather had a different agenda.
In just one day, the temperature rose by 9-10 degrees, and the sun shone along with the birdsong, nodding anemones, and newly Bird Cherry trees.
It wasn’t just nature that was busy. I hurried along the forest paths to witness the amazing poetry in nature 😀
Wishing you all a quiet weekend ❤️😉
It’s cold. It’s raining. It’s dark. Spring is absent. The forest is brown, and the ground is muddy.
Yet the birds are singing? Something is going on!
PS You may think the weather is great, but we are breaking a record for rain ⛈️☔🌧️
Studies show that we recover faster with a view of a green area. It’s also been proven that our stress levels decrease in natural areas. I wrote this post in 2013, and the section on climate change at the end of the post is more relevant than ever. I took the Harbor Bus out to […]
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Studies show that we recover faster with a view of a green area. It’s also been proven that our stress levels decrease in natural areas.
I wrote this post in 2013, and the section on climate change at the end of the post is more relevant than ever.
I took the Harbor Bus out to Sydhavnstippen. From Teglholmen, it’s about a fifteen-minute walk to one of the city’s most needed breathing spaces.
Here, dedicated people fight to preserve this piece of nature, this recreational area that has emerged from construction waste and chemical residues. I understand them because, in this district, many people live per square meter.
I visited here on a public holiday in good weather, and the atmosphere was great. Out by the tipi, it was completely quiet. Silence is a rare phenomenon.
I could faintly hear the sounds of the city, but only because my attention was focused on the source of the noise.
It was the birds, the wind in the trees, the grass, and the rubble that sounded like soothing music.
On Teglholmen, a new district, apartment buildings stand side by side, only separated by canals. Canals where you can sail with a kayak and motorboat, it’s almost exotic. But where is nature?
What about trees, flowers, and bushes? I think of Urban Gardening, but it doesn’t exist.
On Teglholmen, there is a sad tree with a few meters in between. They stand as a reminiscence of the time when nature was part of people’s everyday lives. Here, people have to travel many kilometers to reach nature.
I meet a mother with her young child. We chat, and she tells me they are going to a playground. She finds the area exciting with the canals between the houses, and I agree with her. I ask if they miss some green nature. Fortunately, they have Vestamager, she says. Vestamager is many kilometers away!
Feeling stressed or just a bit low on energy? Then head to the nearest green area, it helps.
A willow tree is growing among the rubble at Sydhavnstippen.
Spring has arrived 😊 On Saturday the sheep will be released there.
Sheep are good at fighting off giant hogweed, and they are very cozy too.
I am writing this post to protect our recreational areas. I don’t think everything should be glass, steel, and concrete, mixed with the usual office buildings, shops, and a few very exclusive residences wrapped in a minimalist style without atmosphere.
I love the smell of tar and saltwater ❤️
Two comprehensive studies from Sweden and Holland independently conclude that the longer you spend in green surroundings, the fewer stress symptoms you exhibit. The newspaper Information wrote about this on June 8, 2004. It’s old knowledge.
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Climate change will lead to a more intense warming of the city, which during heatwaves can make the city or parts of it unpleasant to stay in. The phenomenon is called the heat island effect and is known from cities like London and Tokyo, where significantly higher temperatures have been measured in the city centers than in the outskirts during heatwaves.
The extent of the heat island effect in Copenhagen has not been mapped, but it is assumed to become an increasing problem as the climate gets warmer. There are several methods to counteract the heat island effect. In this context, the establishment of green and blue areas is of particular interest as they also have recreational values. * Copenhagen Climate Plan 2011
Significant afforestation was not considered in the Municipality of Copenhagen in 2011. Afforestation contributes to a CO2 uptake of approximately 18 tons CO2/ha/year, meaning that substantial afforestation is needed before it has an impact on the overall CO2 balance in the Municipality of Copenhagen. * CO2 Account for the Municipality of Copenhagen
My creation of a longboat aided by AI
I am thrilled by the Vikings’ remarkable ability to navigate without the aid of modern technology. They didn’t even have watches!
The Vikings relied solely on the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind for navigation. They honed their skills by listening to sounds, observing the shapes of clouds, feeling the wind on their skin, and scanning the horizon during sea voyages.
In situations where land was obscured by fog or distance, they utilized other sensory cues such as scents or the presence of birds to guide them.
Their navigation techniques were truly unmatched! Moreover, they accomplished astonishing feats like sailing 5000 km across the North Atlantic in their open boats. It’s truly awe-inspiring!
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Lately, I have been fascinated by Vikings and their sailing. It inspired me to create an image of a longboat navigating through rough seas with the majestic mountains of Lofoten in the background. I’m not very good at painting, so I have teamed up with AI 🎁😊
The Sea Stallion from Glendalough will be launched on Saturday, 6 April 2024, from its winter hibernation.
In the middle of March, when the air is crisp with the promise of the approaching spring, there lies a tale of embracing nature’s grey colours. As the last remnants of winter cling to the landscape, luring oneself out into nature becomes a delicate dance between reluctance and curiosity.
The Danish landscape with rolling hills and windswept coasts acquires a subdued charm in the grey and misty March. The fields lie dormant, waiting for the touch of warmer days to wake them from their sleep. The forests stand silent, their branches reaching towards the sky like skeletal fingers grasping the clouds.
Amidst this quietude, the temptation to remain indoors, wrapped in the comfort of familiar surroundings, is strong. Yet, there is an allure to the wildness of the outdoors, a call that cannot be ignored.
With each step taken into the gray expanse, there is a sense of surrender to the elements. The wind, with its steady gale force, whips through the air, carrying with it the scent of earth and sea. The sky hangs heavy with clouds, casting a soft, diffused light over the landscape.
In the midst of this subdued palette, there is a beauty that speaks to the soul. The muted tones of brown, black, and grey blend together in a harmonious symphony, painting a picture of serenity and tranquility. The sound of footsteps crunching against the earth becomes a rhythm, a meditation that draws one deeper into the embrace of nature.
When the kilometers pass under tired feet, there is a feeling of liberation, of letting go of the burdens that weigh down the heart. In the grey Danish weather in March, there is a healing power that goes beyond the usual. The wind whispers secrets of forgotten paths and hidden wonders and encourages one to explore further, to discover the treasures hidden in the middle of the landscape.
And so, in the middle of the grey March weather in Denmark, there is a journey to take – a journey of self-discovery, renewal and connection to the wildness that lies both inside and outside.
Because in the envelopment of nature’s grey there is a beauty that cannot be found anywhere else – a beauty that speaks to the soul and nourishes the spirit.
Happy Walk Everyone 🎁❤️
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