of course we don't own the beach, the property belongs to the nation of India but we still refer to it as ours because we live right by it and even though we ca

in January the sun rises in the southeast behind the trees across the way. the front of our house faces east so as the sun rises it shines through the front win

Lillevik Beach is a natural place for a walk in all seasons. i have posted from this beach previously, including featuring the wonderful driftwood that washes u

the coast of Brunlanes in Vestfold, Norway is a great place to explore. it's a place i visit frequently in all seasons, this series is from last september. ther

if we take the most direct path to the beach it's only about a 200 meter walk but there are several other options that go through the neighborhood on the way. s

the Hagnes River marks a section of the border between the communities of Larvik and Sandefjord in Norway. in 1910 a stone bridge was constructed crossing the s

Sunday market is very crowded and the parking is extremely limited so we park fairly close and walk the rest. the road we take has a few undeveloped plots along

when i think of reflections what first comes to mind isserene pools of still water and gorgeous glassy lakes on a windless day, mirrors, large or small, glass windows rendered opaque by the particular

in this modern world it seems inevitable that at some point you end up going to a hospital. whether it's for your own health or for accompanying someone in the

please join me on a winter's walk through Sjøparken, a residential area on the shore in southern Norway. the walk starts on the outskirts to the north, viewing from behind a rough wall of larvikite stone

this is my contribution to #FungiFriday by @ewkaw i have several areas locally where i frequently go for walks looking for mushrooms. for the most part i never

Happy New Year to all hiveans what better way to start the new year with a sunrise walk on the beach. it was a long loud night but we were intent on starting th

it being New Year's Eve, later tonight there will be plenty o fireworks but in the meantime how about splashing away the old year with some fun waterworks. The

it's been a good year for photographing birds. some new species and lots of shots of the local birdlife, both in India and in Norway. i choose to close out the

Shadow hunter in Norway encounter unique opportunities while driving in the mountains. there are special stops along the road where architects have gone out of

Christmas in Norway involves a bit of shopping for gifts and what not, and wherever you go you are bound to find some Christmas trees all decorated with lights

the Christmas lights in the streets of Alicante are phenomenal. though it has been a couple of years since we had the special opportunity to be there for Christ

it's not every year we get to see these wonderful Whistling Ducks. it's not that this particular species: Dendrocygna javanica whistles any less than it's cou

in recent times it has become a tradition for many folks in Norway to manage to get an amazing brilliant and giant red amarilys in full bloom time for Christmas

it was an unusually foggy day for the middle of July so it was a good time to take a walk in search of photo opportunities. i walked along the outer harbor and