ALBUM
"Spectrum of the year"
Sous le cersiers
Cherry blossom beauty
The name of the cherry blossom symbolizes an important part of Japanese culture, including beauty and the transience of life.
The blossom is celebrated with festivals called "hanami", and its symbolism is deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics and philosophy.
Schoolchildren in uniform, cute girls in knee socks and short skirts. Older ladies with parasols. All mixed with countless tourists. Everyone is enjoying themselves and wants to be photographed with the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
"Worker's day celebration"
Stand up for the workers
May Day is celebrated in many countries as Workers' Day, Labor Day, or International Workers' Day.
In China, a full golden week.
Demonstrations take place in both the East and West to celebrate the efforts of workers, to support their rights and the labor movement.
It is a public holiday in over 80 countries. Often with a demonstration against capitalism and the exploitation of labor and to emphasize socialism and cohesion.
Spring fever
Celebrating return of life
The sun begins to warm, the buds on the trees burst, and the greenery begins to spread. The birds chirp, looking for a partner and a place to nest.
Life returns to nature, and the human soul is filled with joy. We enjoy the bustle of life that spreads around us.
The warm winter clothes come off, and pheromones bubble out invisibly, creating attraction between the sexes.
We enjoy being outside in nature, walking hand in hand in the greenery, and having a picnic with family or a loved one.
Summer solstice serenade
Celebrating Midsummer...
Many countries in northern Europe celebrate Midsummer with pomp and show. A large leafy maypole is erected.
Everyone knows the music and the songs to which they dance around the pole.
There are private parties in the gardens with long tables set with delicacies.
At the campsites there are also parties; the glasses clink as people sing and dance in the white night.
Many girls, young and old, have picked their 7 flowers and put them under their pillows. Hope to dream about their future sweetheart..
Los adoradores del sol
We love summer and sun
Summer and sun, vacation and relaxation. We enjoy life by the sea or the shiny waters of some small inland lake.
Nature has exploded with greenery, and there are garden parties with friends and relatives, barbecues, and dances in the evenings at some lodge.
The scents of flowers fill the air along with the chirping of birds, and stressed chaffinch parents are looking for food for their little ones.
Tanned bodies on the beaches in minimal swimwear awaken our desires, and we flirt with a twinkle in our eye.
A warm rhubarb pie or strawberries with cream provides wonderful taste sensations. An ice-cold beer or a glass of wine quenches our thirst.
Erntefest feier
Harvest time
A harvest festival is a celebration historically held when the harvest is in to celebrate and give thanks for the year's harvest.
It is characterized by an abundance of food, drink, and socializing. Modern harvest festivals have evolved into large events with markets, art exhibitions, crafts, local food products, and activities for both adults and children.
Occurring in August and September. In many European countries, the tradition is still alive. A social event where people meet friends, old and new, and share a common joy for locally produced goods and rural life.
To create a festive atmosphere, the area is often decorated with straw bales, marshals, pumpkins and shining laterns.
Echoes of peace
Striving for peace
The International Day of Peace falls on September 21st every year. It was established by the United Nations to appeal to the countries of the world for a 24-hour ceasefire and non-violence at least once a year.
People all over the world are also asked to participate in a minute of silence at midday.
But who listens in a world where we are worried about weapons, violence, and conflict?
Beneath the surface, we appear to still be primitive savages, and we have not developed in step with our society and technology.
Now is the time to really start showing empathy and understanding.
Saison dorée
Autumn colors of the leaves
There's a golden season reminding us that death can be beautiful and only the nourishment for a coming Rebirth.
This is the colorful season of Autumn when the leaves turn red and yellow, slowly falling and covering the ground in a soft golden carpet.
The trees whisper secrets to us. Their dance in a circle, like a gentle awakening. Under the starry sky, each star awakens, Souls that fade away become wonders.
Honor this passage, with tenderness and care, For after the shadow comes the light of morning. Memories cling, like leaves to wood, In the cycle of life, everything nourishes our faith.
Let's rejoy, admire and behold.
Whispers of winter
Snow is falling, skiis out
This is when the snow has settled over forests and fields, as well as people's homes.
The sun sparkles in the snowflakes on snow-laden branches. The short winter days brighten again, and we glide through untouched snow on our skis and see ruffled robins trying to keep warm.
On freshly plowed ice on the pond, the children skate to the sound of cheering and laughing. The neighbor's children bombard each other with snowballs, and Lisa builds a snowman.
Large snowflakes drift through the air and sparkle like diamonds.
Celebration of light
Celebrate light is returning
The winter solstice at the end of December marks the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
This has been celebrated in many ways throughout history, such as the Vikings' midwinter sacrifice to ensure that the light would return.
In modern times, the date has been linked to the birth of Jesus and the celebration of Christmas with Santa Claus and giving each other presents. It's often a celebration with family and friends and good food.
New Year's reverie
Dreams for the future
On December 31, many of us celebrate New Year's with luxurious dinners in the company of good friends at home or in a restaurant.
We raise our glasses and toast with champagne at the stroke of midnight, and magnificent fireworks light up the night sky.
We think back on the year that has passed and make New Year's resolutions. At the same time, we wish health and prosperity for ourselves and our loved ones. We hope for peace and reconciliation between warring countries, that all life will be equally valuable, and that justice will prevail.
In nature's embrace
Enjoy all shifts of nature
Nature's changing moods and seasons can bring sparkling, beautiful landscapes or cold snowstorms.
It can be warm, sunny days or gray days with rain and wind.
Spring brings everything to life, and autumn reminds us of the transience of life.
Sometimes storm winds whip around the cottage knots and the sky is crossed by brilliant lightning, while the ground shakes from distant rumbles.
We are filled with awe and respect for the powers and versatility of nature.