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Happy Places and Hideaways

This week Terri at Second Wind Leisure gives us the Sunday Stills challenge of “Your Happy Place”. For me the autumn colors raise my spirits. In this odd 2020 Pandemic atmosphere the colors of autumn bring a ray of sunshine. Here are some of my “happy places” where I can “hideaway” from pressure and stress.

The sound of Biasini’s hooves walking through the leaves in the forest.
A cool morning walk through the forest with my husband and June, our little Schnauzer.
Across the road from our house the neighbour’s lawn is carpeted with leaves.
Our nights are cold now and soon all the leaves will be like this. But it has been a wonderful autumn. Nature is undaunted by the pandemic and has given us a wonderful show.

I am also linking this post to Ann Christine’s Lens-Artists Challenge #119 My Hideaway. For me the forest trails and our home, which is in the country, are both “hideaways” for me . These are the places where I can escape from some of the anxiety producing realities of the world at large.

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49 responses to “Happy Places and Hideaways”

  1. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar
    sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog

    Great pictures! I love autumn!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is a nice time of year.

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      1. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar
        sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog

        Not too hot and usually not too cold. In addition nice foliage to view.

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        1. anne leueen Avatar
          anne leueen

          Here it is also a break from the heat and humidity we have in the summer.

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  2. kunstkitchen Avatar
    kunstkitchen

    Such beautiful photos!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you!

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  3. da-AL Avatar
    da-AL

    so much beauty here — & an adorable doggie too!!! 🙂

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      She is a dear little dog. Very affectionate too! Thanks for commenting.

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  4. David Avatar
    David

    Always important to have that escape and hideaway from the everyday, indoors and outdoors.

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  5. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    A glorious spot Anne, I especially loved the image of the golden trees surrounding the forest path. As pretty a spot as I’ve seen anywhere!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Tina. The forest has been so beautiful. Today we have heavy rain so the leaves may all be gone. But we enjoyed it while it lasted.

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  6. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Felt I am sitting on Biasini and enjoying the ride and interacting with nature.
    Fantastic clicks my friend

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you so much. I glad you enjoyed the ride!

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  7. O.D. Avatar
    O.D.

    Wow! That’s incredible! I haven’t seen that much orange in Autumn where I’m from but I’d surely love to one day. Looking at these images is rather serene and I can only imagine how it’s like to see it in person. Also, I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to crunchy leaves and stepping on them lol

    Thank you for sharing your happy place Anne, it’s lovely

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I share it with pleasure. With all the chaos this year it has been a delight for the soul to see this color Thank you for your comment.

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      1. O.D. Avatar
        O.D.

        You’re right. Its truly refreshing ⭐️

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  8. JohnRH Avatar
    JohnRH

    Wow. Beautiful autumn pathways. Nice!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you John!

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  9. chava61 Avatar
    chava61

    I agree forest trails can definitely be a hideaway from civilization!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes they can! 😀

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  10. Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram Avatar
    Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram

    Yes, for sure these places pleases the mind.

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  11. MichaelStephenWills Avatar
    MichaelStephenWills

    Enjoy!! While it lasts.

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  12. Emma Cownie Avatar
    Emma Cownie

    Those fiery colours are just wonderful!

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  13. popsiclesociety Avatar
    popsiclesociety

    Gorgeous autumn colors 🍂
    Nature is my happy place too 🌸🥰

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  14. Jennifer Jones Avatar
    Jennifer Jones

    Your photos are beautiful. I’m not surprised this is your happy birthday lace. I’m sure it’s the happy place of June and Biasini also #sundaystills

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thanks Jennifer for this comment. June and Biasini both love the forest trails.

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  15. Gavin and Wyatt Avatar
    Gavin and Wyatt

    Finding a peaceful place in this crazy world is difficult… though so important. Thank you for the reminder.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      You are most welcome!

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  16. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Breathtaking fall colors. Thank you for taking us along, Anne. 🙂

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      You are most welcome Amy. Happy to have you along.

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  17. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Beautiful fall colors to ease the stress of the world around you. I agree living in the country is a saving grace through this strange and difficult time, it is a world away.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is. This autumn the colors have been so spectacular. Thanks for your comment.

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  18. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    I am so with you two – in nature’s beauty. You forget all things troublesome and leave grey thoughts behind. Colourful and lively autumn where you live!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes we always have good autumn color but this year is exceptional. We think it is due to the long spell in thes summer of heat and drought. Thanks for commenting !

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        ♥

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  19. pattimoed Avatar
    pattimoed

    Beautiful post, Anne. I’m happy to meet your dog, too! You certainly have a gorgeous autumn this year. We had a fierce wind last night and this morning, so I think our fall is officially over!! It was a such a pleasure having you host last week. It was a lot of fun to see all the posts related to your topic. Great choice!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Patti. Biasini got a lot of interest in his topic. I was amazed at the diversity of the responses and the wonderful photos.

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      1. pattimoed Avatar
        pattimoed

        It was a great topic, Anne. I know what you mean about the diversity of the posts. Amazing!

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  20. Gbolabo Adetunji Avatar
    Gbolabo Adetunji

    These images made my day colorful and bright. Thank you, Anne.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I am delighted to know my photos brightened your day. Thanks for letting me know.

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  21. Robert Parker Avatar
    Robert Parker

    Beautiful! I love the autumn yellows, oranges, and golds, and the pleasant smell of the woods this time of year.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I agree. Thanks for commenting!

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  22. natureandphotography Avatar
    natureandphotography

    Beautiful Scenic view!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you!

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  23. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Yay, a walk with Biasini in your beautiful fall forest, Anne! Absolutely gorgeous and it does my soul good to see your images! This would be my happy place, too!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thanks Terri. Glad you agree 😃

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  24. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Wonderful images and my favourite is of your neighbour’s lawn. The trees look majestic.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you. They are very old maple trees.
      Maybe 100 years old. They run alongside the driveway of his house.

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