by erwin

Ouessant sheep

Some shots I have been taking the last couple of years of my ouessant sheep. Click here or on the image to

A series of photos of ducks, more than you ever seen together before…

Circus Barones 2007

Circus Barones’ origins go back to 1848, founded by the family Korittnig. Since 20 years it has been touring in Flanders, Belgium.In

Mid September 2019 I took a walk in the immediate surroundings of the Brussels-North Railway station. Here is a short visual tour

A short video and photo impression of the biggest climate march in Belgium so far. For video impression, click here : 13 youtube

Verslag van paddestoelenwandeling in Neigembos, Ninove, op 12 oktober 2017. (klik op foto voor starten van fotoreeks)

Brussels’ Ommegang 2017

Below, a short photographic impression of Brussels’ Ommegang, edition 2017. The photos were taken on Friday, July 7th. Click on the photo

Het was vrij fris, maar toch warm genoeg voor een leuke Paaswandeling. Foto’s genomen in de directe omgeving van Aaigemdries, Aaigem. (klik

Een kort, door omstandigheden te vroeg afgebroken, bezoek aan Brugge. (klik op afbeelding voor fotoreeks te starten)

A February walk

Just some quick shots taken during a walk in Sint-Antelinks, today, before rain set in. (click on image to view photos)

A warm Sunday October 16th 2016

So far, autumn 2016 has been exceptionally dry and warm. Temperatures up to 20 C invited us out for a walk around

After a week, our new male Ouessant is feeling good at his new home. He is the pride leader of 6 happy

Autumn 2016. An early evening on a Friday afternoon. The sky is cloudy, and some of our chickens are already heading for

Wandeling met Natuurpunt Herzele, op een prachtige, warme zondag, 18 september 2016. ———————————————————————————— (klik op afbeelding om fotoreeks te starten).

A summerday on November 1st, 2014

Today is November 1st, and I started writing this blog on my terrace, out of the sun. While it is not uncommon

Between April 4th and 17th, my wife and daughter made a trip to the Maldives where they obtained their diving certificate. The

Easter, 2014. Some two weeks ago, I had a crash – no, not with my Ferrari, as Tom Boonen – but with

Last Sunday, when having breakfast, we had the surprise visit of a little guest in the small flower place we keep in

Dirk, was his name: The storm with winds up to 100 km/h that struck a day before Xmas this year, and that

Last night one of our dogs died: our Yorskhire Terrier, Anke, that we took into our family together with our two chihuahuas

Living in the country side also means being closely connected to the rhythm of nature. In summer we watched the crops of

November 24th. Corn has almost completely been harvested. Winter is definitely on the horizon. Time also to prepare everything to feed the

We are midst October, and I am preparing the garden for its winter period. The lawn is mowed for the last time,

One could wonder whether Autumn has really started. Temperatures remain as high as to allow for a nice dinner outside on the

The title is obviously a strong exaggeration. What danger could possibly be lurking in the grass of a common garden in Belgium

August 25th 2013, Lebbeke, Flanders East There are those who keep sheep and goats for a living, and those who do it

Today, August 17th, we made a two hour trip in a horse wagon along the authentic Flemish cobbles in the village of

On May 11th I already presented some impressions of a walk in the little village Sint Antelinks. It is the smallest borough

A simple ordinary garden has much to offer. All it takes is some creativity, as shown again by my wife today who

I have always loved weeping willows. I don't know exactly why. Is it a coincidence that I also love the Canadian weeping

Saturday evening, July 13th. Summer has confirmed its presence again! I wiped off the dust of my old forgotton 100 mm Macro

Wednesday, July 10th. The sun is slowly going down. It has not been as hot today as yesterday, and the evening wind

Finally, Summer has arrived, July 6th. Temperatures are rising with ease above 25 °C. Luckily we find a cooler spot on the

It is hard to believe, but two days ago summer started. Today, 23 June we woke up with steady rain and a

Filters and effects have never been my favorite tools in Photoshop or any other image processing tool, but I am completely blown

A heatwave in Finland and Lapland, and desastrous floods in Germany and Hongary. It is June 2013. In Belgium, we have the

Sint-Antelinks, June 9th 2013 Pigeons are a normal part of the scenery, and some people even consider them a nuisance labeling them

After a hard day of garden work on Saturday, it was time to fetch the camera and capture the mood of a

We are not blessed the last few weeks with the nicest Spring temperatures. The climate change manifests itself with extremes: very cold

Sint-Antelinks, 12th May 2013. We were on the point of returning home, when I noticed in the trees in front of our

May 2013. An impression from a walk in the small village of Sint-Antelinks, only 600 inhabitants, situated at the South-East border of

In the week of October 29 until November 2, 2012, we had the honor of staying at the Castle of Hodbomont, in

August, 2012 The Planckendael animal park has been renewed this year, giving a large living space to the new elephants of which

From July 22nd to July 26th 2012, the Flemish Davidsfonds organized a cultural trip to the archeological site of Sagalassos in Turkey.

On July 9th 2011, in Gent, Belgium, I had the privilege of assisting at a B.B. King concert. It was a thrill

Voor bijna vijfduizend concertgangers op Gent Jazz schitterden op 9 juli 2011 Mavis Staples en B.B. King. Samen met Roland zorgden de

July 9th 2011, Jazz Festival Gent. On the bill : Fortune Cookies offered by Roland Van Campenhout, Steven De Bruyn & Tony

For a normal tourist, Bruges is all about culture and one can smell the history. For a Flemish husband taking his wife

16 May 2011 We like the beach, but only when it is empty. Yesterday afternoon, it was windy, chilly but sunny :

2 May 2011 For the first time we went to see Flanders’ largest pet show, taking place during the long Easter weekend

Elk jaar zet een groep van enthousiaste vrijwilligers zich in om op de Denderhoutembaan in Ninove honderden padden en kikkers veilig over

Kort fotografisch verslag van de uitstap van Chris en Blijke naar Lanzarote tussen 28 januari en 5 februari 2020. (klik op beeld

Eerste Gidsbeurt

Op 24 juni 2018 gaf Chris haar eerste gidsbeurt met het oog op het behalen van haar badge als natuurgids. Locatie :

In July we made a walk in Burreken, one of the most pictoresque places of the Flemish Ardennen, near Brakel. (see also: https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied/burreken)

Klik op onderstaande afbeelding voor een kort fotoverslag van Chris’ uitstap naar Zinal, Zwitserland, tussen 26 juni en 5 juli.

Twee sterren, eindelijk

Gisteren, 17 oktober 2015, behaalde Blijke haar twee sterren brevet duiken, in de Nelos groep. Plaats van het gebeuren, de Twee Tetjes

Past winter has been exceptionally soft, with no snow at all, and hardly a day that it has been freezing. In fact,

Halloween: turnip or pumpkin?

You will have noticed that pumpkins are popping up again, craftfully carved in the shape of distorted faces lit from the inside

Wip, Day 6

Work in progress, day 6. August 22nd. Activities on the construction site of our insects hotel have been pauzed during a few

Wip, day 4 and 5

August 10th. Yesterday and today other duties called, putting the construction activities on our insects hotel on a low level. Chris continued

After the WIS came the WIP again, day 3

Yesterday, rain has been pleasing the garden all day. Steady, soft rain made the flowers, plants and grass laugh and enjoy life

Wip, day 2

Work in progress; the building of an hotel for insects. August 6th. Today's challenge is to build the first floor and to

Wip, day 1

Work in progress: Follow the construction of our insects hotel. Day 1, August 5th We have a rough idea in mind of

“In het oosten blijft het zonnig. Om 20u schommelen de temperaturen rond 22 graden vlak aan zee, tussen 28 en 30 graden

Elsewhere on this side, I present an overview of flower arrangements crafted by my wife, Chris. Today she improvised the pieces below

July 9th 2011. B.B. King was top of the bill on Gent Jazz Festival. Performing that day also were the Staples Singers: