Who Needs a ‘Change of Scenery’?

With all the Covid lockdowns and restrictions, ad infinitum, ad nauseaum, I think many of us need a change of scenery. So when Wandering Dawgs , who is hosting this weeks Lens Artists challenge, chose Change Of Scenery as the challenge I was delighted. We have had some warmer weather and sunshine in the last few days. So no more of this…

Now we have this… No leaves yet and the grass is not green yet but soon….

Here are some brave daffodils that will brighten our day before too long.

And look who is up from hibernation! Mr. Chipmunk!

And just this morning Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal paid us a visit. They may just be passing through and Mrs. did not sit still long enough for me to get a photo of her.

And finally Biasini has been able to shed his winter clothing. Here is his heavy duty winter turnout blanket.

And now the lighter spring blanket. The material is a silver color and that can reflect the sunshine’s heat if the day gets too warm. He has his head down as he knows I have a carrot in my hand!

I am hoping that 2021 or 2022 will bring a chance for a change of scenery further afield. Our son lives in London and it would be so nice to be able to visit him and to see Boadicea’s chariot horse jumping the London Eye!

Comments

24 responses to “Who Needs a ‘Change of Scenery’?”

  1. wholelottarosie Avatar

    Yeas, Anne, spring is a time full of joy and excitement: you can hear birds chirping again, you can perceive smells again, the animals lose their winter fur and the flowers bloom in the most beautiful, bright colors.Your wonderful set of photos, full of sunshine, show the first signs of spring. Because the amount of light increases, you have more and brighter light, already in the morning.
    Thank You Anne, for this beautiful post!
    Greetings from the beautiful Rhine-Highlands / Germany…
    Rosie 🌷🌷🌷

  2. tanssityttö Avatar

    Winter is so beautiful (as can be seen on your white photo) even though I’m more summer person!

  3. Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram Avatar

    So lovely, wonderful treat

  4. Emma Cownie Avatar

    Cardindals are such cheery birds! I hope yopu can visit your son in London too. If you manage to get your full vaccination, there’s a good chance!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      We might get our first shot mid April

  5. Amy Avatar

    A beautiful selections, Anne. Lovely Cardinal and Mr. Chipmun.
    I love the Biasini capture as he had his head down especially.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Amy!

  6. dprastka Avatar

    Beautiful photos for a change of scenery!! Oh and I pray for change for normalcy so you will be able to visit your son in London! Family is everything! ❤️

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      I hope so too. We have not seen him since October of 2019. Thank goodness for Whats App video chats. That is nice to at least see him on a screen.

      1. dprastka Avatar

        Yes, technology is a life saver as those video chats are WONDERFUL!!

  7. Gavin and Wyatt Avatar

    The cardinal is such a rare treat to see.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Indeed and today I saw the female and managed to get a photo of herm she was busy getting some seeds on the ground below the feeder.

      1. Gavin and Wyatt Avatar

        A busy time of year for birds for sure.

  8. popsiclesociety Avatar

    Spring is beautiful 🥰 and so is Biasini 🐴🥰

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Ribana.

  9. Robert Parker Avatar

    Great photos, especially the horse statue with the London Eye, it looks like the horse might be spinning the wheel with its hooves.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Yes it does! 😀

  10. Photos by Jez Avatar

    Wonderful post, Anne 👏 Great to see Biasini looking sauve in his spring get up, & love the chipmunk 😃

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Haha yes Biasini will be happiest when he can dispense with all blankets and have a good roll in the dirt. The little chipmunks amaze me. For the winter months we do not see them and now they are back! Thanks for commenting.

      1. Photos by Jez Avatar

        You’re welcome 😃

  11. cigarman501 Avatar

    Beautiful photos and words!!!!

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you!

  12. Rupali Avatar

    A wonderful set Anne.

    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Rapala!

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