The end of summer

It's obvious: the end of summer is certainly here. Now. The wind is blowing in our faces, clouds cover the sky and make it look like sheep to be shorn.

Though, today was a wonderful day. The sky was mostly clear, and the sun was shining the whole day. I thought it was time for a walk, and my dog was very with me. During the walk, I noted that autumn is very, very near. Take a look yourself.

A pond with fountain in our neighborhood. Some leaves of the Small-leaved Linden are already yellow.

The sun was shining on these beautiful trees. The berries are so bright red and orange, it looks like they're painted.

A stunning blue sky.

The Rowan and its fruit.

Elderberries. If you want to make syrup or jam with elderberries, this is the time to pick them.

A young pollard willow against a bright blue sky.

Flowering clover! The last meadow flowers of the year.

The park in the polder is a lovely place to walk. My dog loves this place, because she can run free and there are always other dogs to play with.

Outside walking gives me so much energy and inspiration. Every time when I go outside, I am astonished by the beauty and the power of nature. I hope you can feel with me.

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At the feet of Mother Earth

Today, I took a walk through the park near my boyfriends place. The center of the park consists of artificial, low hills in a female body shape, and is called 'Mother Earth'. So actually, Mother Earth is surrounded by her own park full of trees, ditches and swaying reeds. Although the park is made by human hands, it slowly gets it's own character. Trees grow tall and nature goes it's own way. The farmers mow some paches of grass, so everyone can picknick and play with his dog on the fields, but that's it. I once saw a Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) and when you look closely to the ground between the trees, you can find feces of foxes. I love to just sit on the grass and meditate, at the feet of Mother Earth.

The sky and the clouds were wonderful, today.

Bridges keep your feet dry. All the bridges are made out of wood, so they fit perfectly in their environment.

A branche of an English oak (Quercus robur).

Moss on the bark of a tree.

I picked chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). When the flowers are dry, I use them to make herbal tea.