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the swan
Jan Asselijn the threatened swan 1640
Today I was working outside and heard the approaching sound of loud sweeping wings. I looked up and saw two swans flying by. The couple was ascending from the creek nearby. …
winter landscape with sheep
sheep in snow
It is Winter. The landscape around us is covered with snow and it is freezing. The sheep are well prepared to endure the hardships of Winter. The thick woollen fleece they wear protects them against the cold. …
sparrow hawk
hans holbein portrait of robertus cheseman 1533
Yesterday a male sparrow hawk clashed full speed against a large window in our living room. It was quite a blow. The sparrow hawk fell down, collected himself and slowly flew away.…
singelbootjes
ina leyte singelbootjes aquarelle
The old city of Leyden is surrounded by four canals called "singels". They are linked and together they have the shape of a square. …
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