Jim Lake`s Photography http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/ 12 rows en-gb 60 Winter 2010 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1801118.html And again winter!!! Luckily white Christmas and New Year with great snow and frost in the region of -18 Celsium degrees. This year it was rather cold, and it was really fascinating time for photography, however, only one drink made it possible - VODKA!!! Wednesday 23 December 2009: And again winter!!! Luckily white Christmas and New Year with great snow and frost in the region of -18 Celsium degrees. This year it was rather cold, and it was really fascinating time for photography, however, only one drink made it possible - VODKA!!!

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]]> Wed Dec 23 2009 Fall time 2009 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1776474.html Year 2009 is ending soon, the last days of golden autumn before cold and freezing winter. The last moment to capture nice nature shots. Tuesday 27 October 2009: Year 2009 is ending soon, the last days of golden autumn before cold and freezing winter. The last moment to capture nice nature shots.

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]]> Tue Oct 27 2009 Turkish nature 2009 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1724413.html And again Turkish tropical colours... Every moment you spend in the greens, new ideas appears. You can see here almost everything, starting from simple greens and leafs, till cactuses, mysterious palm flowers(marked"..."), fir trees and other surprises of the nature. Saturday 6 June 2009: And again Turkish tropical colours... Every moment you spend in the greens, new ideas appears. You can see here almost everything, starting from simple greens and leafs, till cactuses, mysterious palm flowers(marked"..."), fir trees and other surprises of the nature.

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 In blossom 2009 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1693225.html Flowers are one of the most breathtaking creations of nature on our Planet, which make us happy every time we look at them. It is interesting how incredibly beautiful can be plants created by our mother - the Earth. Colouful and gorgeous, small and timid, bright and solemn, shy and even almost unnoticable they are capable to bring unforgettable impressions which could last forever. Friday 1 May 2009: Flowers are one of the most breathtaking creations of nature on our Planet, which make us happy every time we look at them. It is interesting how incredibly beautiful can be plants created by our mother - the Earth. Colouful and gorgeous, small and timid, bright and solemn, shy and even almost unnoticable they are capable to bring unforgettable impressions which could last forever.

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]]> Fri May 1 2009 Winter 2009 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1632900.html Winter 2009 gave us really nice surpise on the New Years day-a bit of frost and great snowfall. Still in the middle of January the rivers started freezing and winter fishing season started, ice was about 35 centimetres, so it was not dangerous to go to the middle of the river and fish. Frost made all dark trees white and beautiful for some couple of hours in the morning during a week or so. Thursday 1 January 2009: Winter 2009 gave us really nice surpise on the New Years day-a bit of frost and great snowfall. Still in the middle of January the rivers started freezing and winter fishing season started, ice was about 35 centimetres, so it was not dangerous to go to the middle of the river and fish. Frost made all dark trees white and beautiful for some couple of hours in the morning during a week or so.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Fall time 2008 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1591056.html One more nice day in Mezhotnes park, which is situated in southern region of Latvia. Golden fall time came to make us happy for couple of week before long, dark late autumn and freezing winter. Feeling are like in golden paradise, everything around is bright and covivial. Sunday 5 October 2008: One more nice day in Mezhotnes park, which is situated in southern region of Latvia. Golden fall time came to make us happy for couple of week before long, dark late autumn and freezing winter. Feeling are like in golden paradise, everything around is bright and covivial.

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 Mushrooms http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1575735.html Forest in Latvia are full of different goods like timber, animals, plants and mushrooms. There are many eatable mushrooms, like King bolete, that are very tasty and healthy when you cook them, but some of them are not eatable for human like Fly-agaric, still it looks attractive. The main thing in picking up mushrooms is that you have to be sure which mushrooms are eatable and which are not. Still don`t relax, forest is full of surprises!!! Monday 8 September 2008: Forest in Latvia are full of different goods like timber, animals, plants and mushrooms. There are many eatable mushrooms, like King bolete, that are very tasty and healthy when you cook them, but some of them are not eatable for human like Fly-agaric, still it looks attractive. The main thing in picking up mushrooms is that you have to be sure which mushrooms are eatable and which are not. Still don`t relax, forest is full of surprises!!!

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]]> Mon Sep 8 2008 Turkish nature 2008 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1545612.html It is impossible to compare Turkish natrure with something else, diversity of colours that are changing almost every minute during daynight. Everytime you go for a in the park you notice new details of nature. Night shots reflect the spirit of southern country. Palms, flowers, oleanders, hibiscus, grass, olives... Monday 30 June 2008: It is impossible to compare Turkish natrure with something else, diversity of colours that are changing almost every minute during daynight. Everytime you go for a in the park you notice new details of nature. Night shots reflect the spirit of southern country. Palms, flowers, oleanders, hibiscus, grass, olives...

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]]> Mon Jun 30 2008 Turkish Market http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1545585.html The best way to feel the southern spirit is to go the Turkish central market. You will find hundreds different kinds of natural spices, nuts, fruits and vegetables. The history of spice is almost as old as human civilisation. It is a history of lands discovered, empires built and brought down, wars won and lost, treaties signed and flouted, flavours sought and offered, and the rise and fall of different religious practices and beliefs. Spices were among the most valuable items of trade in ancient and medieval times. The atmosphere is not the same as in simple European market, actually it is impossible to explain the feelings, even the smell will change your mood immediately, this place everyone must visit at least once during the life, great impressions are guaranteed!!! Monday 7 July 2008: The best way to feel the southern spirit is to go the Turkish central market. You will find hundreds different kinds of natural spices, nuts, fruits and vegetables. The history of spice is almost as old as human civilisation. It is a history of lands discovered, empires built and brought down, wars won and lost, treaties signed and flouted, flavours sought and offered, and the rise and fall of different religious practices and beliefs. Spices were among the most valuable items of trade in ancient and medieval times. The atmosphere is not the same as in simple European market, actually it is impossible to explain the feelings, even the smell will change your mood immediately, this place everyone must visit at least once during the life, great impressions are guaranteed!!!

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]]> Mon Jul 7 2008 Honey http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1534877.html Here is one more sudden surprise prepeared by our nature. Previous winter all bees died, and beekeeper did not set up the beehouses, but when spring came, new beefamily arrived. 100% natural and oganic honey, it is real secret how all these tasty shapes can be built in total beehouse darkness. Sunday 22 June 2008: Here is one more sudden surprise prepeared by our nature. Previous winter all bees died, and beekeeper did not set up the beehouses, but when spring came, new beefamily arrived. 100% natural and oganic honey, it is real secret how all these tasty shapes can be built in total beehouse darkness.

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]]> Sun Jun 22 2008 Summer 2008 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1526486.html During summertime all nature in Latvia is emerald green - parks, forests, fields. In the afternoon the weather is very warm and calm, almost no wind, it is the best time for taking reflection type photos. Water in the rivers and lakes is rather warm for swimming. All these shots were taken in countryside regions, so just come and enjoy the native spirit!!! Wednesday 4 June 2008: During summertime all nature in Latvia is emerald green - parks, forests, fields. In the afternoon the weather is very warm and calm, almost no wind, it is the best time for taking reflection type photos. Water in the rivers and lakes is rather warm for swimming. All these shots were taken in countryside regions, so just come and enjoy the native spirit!!!

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]]> Wed Jun 4 2008 In blossom 2008 http://jim-lake.picturebook.org.uk/c1509439.html At last warm weather came, whole festival for nature! Different kind of flowers appeared to make us happy. Each photo shows us the gracefulness of our nature. Just look and enjoy!! Sunday 4 May 2008: At last warm weather came, whole festival for nature! Different kind of flowers appeared to make us happy. Each photo shows us the gracefulness of our nature. Just look and enjoy!!

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