https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/home/doc https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/103/E0/57/2250720.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/home/doc Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:11:05 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:11:05 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53389928 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-25,doc-53389928 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:59:08 +0000 2026-07-24T12:11:11+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53389928"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/28/53389928.171a2b25.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Many fewer bees have seen this year ⁉️<br /> Nine out of ten plant species depend on pollinators. No bees, no seeds, no next generation of plants.<br /> <br /> And with the bad weather we’ve had in May and June, there are far fewer bees. The little patch of lavender in the front garden has attracted bees, bumblebees and butterflies, but unfortunately that’s not enough.<br /> <br /> Honeybees are dying of thirst, but they still come here to drink from the barrel of rainwater. It’s set to rain heavily here again on Sunday. The bees are looking forward to it.<br /> <br /> Nowadays, there are hardly any sunflowers or sunflower fields left here. On my way to the doctor’s, I managed to take this photo of a sunflower with two bumblebees feeding on its nectar together. Such a lovely gesture, side by side ~ they’d rather be together than alone <br /> <br /> Sunflowers have become more beloved because of Vincent van Gogh's beautiful paintings. The sunflower is one of my favourites for a beautiful photo of it surrounded in everyday life. <br /> <br /> Helianthus annuus<br /> <br /> In any case, I certainly won’t show you a grey world that’s already sad enough ~ I’ll show you my little, colourful world that gives me the strength to get through every day. I look through my photo gallery, which brings back lovely memories.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> a pleasant Summer with tropical temperatures with sunflowers taller than me <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53389928"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/28/53389928.171a2b25.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Many fewer bees have seen this year ⁉️<br /> Nine out of ten plant species depend on pollinators. No bees, no seeds, no next generation of plants.<br /> <br /> And with the bad weather we’ve had in May and June, there are far fewer bees. The little patch of lavender in the front garden has attracted bees, bumblebees and butterflies, but unfortunately that’s not enough.<br /> <br /> Honeybees are dying of thirst, but they still come here to drink from the barrel of rainwater. It’s set to rain heavily here again on Sunday. The bees are looking forward to it.<br /> <br /> Nowadays, there are hardly any sunflowers or sunflower fields left here. On my way to the doctor’s, I managed to take this photo of a sunflower with two bumblebees feeding on its nectar together. Such a lovely gesture, side by side ~ they’d rather be together than alone <br /> <br /> Sunflowers have become more beloved because of Vincent van Gogh's beautiful paintings. The sunflower is one of my favourites for a beautiful photo of it surrounded in everyday life. <br /> <br /> Helianthus annuus<br /> <br /> In any case, I certainly won’t show you a grey world that’s already sad enough ~ I’ll show you my little, colourful world that gives me the strength to get through every day. I look through my photo gallery, which brings back lovely memories.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380832 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-16,doc-53380832 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:26:38 +0000 2026-07-16T12:00:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380832"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/32/53380832.38f3baf1.240.jpg?r2" width="135" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sand Sun & BeachVolley in Leuven till the Belgian Naional Holiday<br /> <br /> Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren KU Leuven, Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sport+Play in Belgian BeachVolley LEUVEN 2026 in Heavens&#039;Blue Sky <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380832"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/32/53380832.38f3baf1.240.jpg?r2" width="135" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sand Sun & BeachVolley in Leuven till the Belgian Naional Holiday<br /> <br /> Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren KU Leuven, Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380124 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-16,doc-53380124 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:08:09 +0000 2026-07-15T10:52:48+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380124"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/24/53380124.959a3755.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The weather affects people: the Blue Sky makes all the difference compared to the grey clouds. The pull of home: what a blessing it is to have Mum here<br /> <br /> There's no water coming out of the fountain due to the water shortage<br /> <br /> Royal Museum of Central Africa Tervuren<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Close, closer and closest... No Refreshment ~ No Fountain to be seen due to the ongoing Heatwave+Drought <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380124"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/24/53380124.959a3755.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The weather affects people: the Blue Sky makes all the difference compared to the grey clouds. The pull of home: what a blessing it is to have Mum here<br /> <br /> There's no water coming out of the fountain due to the water shortage<br /> <br /> Royal Museum of Central Africa Tervuren<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380012 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-15,doc-53380012 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:56:20 +0000 2026-07-15T21:56:20+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380012"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/12/53380012.ceec66a7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">in a playful way<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> All over the world, people’s involvement in sport begins in childhood <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53380012"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/00/12/53380012.ceec66a7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">in a playful way<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53377180 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-13,doc-53377180 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:58:36 +0000 2026-07-13T11:23:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53377180"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/80/53377180.ac122a02.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I spotted this family of swans in the distance; yet they’ve swum all the way across the Gordaalvijver in the warm weather... Normally, the animals hide from the tourists, but this morning I noticed that they weren’t really managing to find any food, and so I was able to take this wonderful photo of a family of swans that had come to the bank after all to eat some food given to them by this lady. I was there myself to keep fit.<br /> <br /> Gordaalvijver ~ Keizerinnedreef ~ Park van Tervuren<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Despite the tropical heatwave+drought, animals still come to people because they are hungry <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53377180"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/80/53377180.ac122a02.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I spotted this family of swans in the distance; yet they’ve swum all the way across the Gordaalvijver in the warm weather... Normally, the animals hide from the tourists, but this morning I noticed that they weren’t really managing to find any food, and so I was able to take this wonderful photo of a family of swans that had come to the bank after all to eat some food given to them by this lady. I was there myself to keep fit.<br /> <br /> Gordaalvijver ~ Keizerinnedreef ~ Park van Tervuren<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53370476 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-06,doc-53370476 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:01 +0000 2026-07-06T16:51:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53370476"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/76/53370476.8ad3ebcf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Royal Museum of Central Africa in Park of Tervuren<br /> <br /> ÉÉN VAN 'DE TERVUURSE HERDERS' BARBARA RECOURT & FONS BROESS 2018<br /> <br /> This photo took me back to my school days. I used to cycle past here all the time, crossing the bridge to take in this breathtaking view of the ponds during my school years in Tervuren (In the meantime, nearly half a century has passed). It’s the holidays now, so there are far fewer people than usual. Given my health, I went for a lovely walk here to the centre and back. Enjoying some refreshment amongst the trees and ponds of Tervuren Park. It's a lovely place for me to go, and it's not far away from my door. You never forget the things you’ve enjoyed, and it’s a blessing that those memories come flooding back. I try to combine this with enjoyable activities that are also beneficial to me and sometimes they turn out to be real gems.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Faithful guardian of the Earth outside keeping a watchful eye on everything <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53370476"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/76/53370476.8ad3ebcf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Royal Museum of Central Africa in Park of Tervuren<br /> <br /> ÉÉN VAN 'DE TERVUURSE HERDERS' BARBARA RECOURT & FONS BROESS 2018<br /> <br /> This photo took me back to my school days. I used to cycle past here all the time, crossing the bridge to take in this breathtaking view of the ponds during my school years in Tervuren (In the meantime, nearly half a century has passed). It’s the holidays now, so there are far fewer people than usual. Given my health, I went for a lovely walk here to the centre and back. Enjoying some refreshment amongst the trees and ponds of Tervuren Park. It's a lovely place for me to go, and it's not far away from my door. You never forget the things you’ve enjoyed, and it’s a blessing that those memories come flooding back. I try to combine this with enjoyable activities that are also beneficial to me and sometimes they turn out to be real gems.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53369602 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-05,doc-53369602 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:53:01 +0000 2026-06-30T20:50:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53369602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/02/53369602.a5db462a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Shaking their dazzling tail feathers for the lady<br /> <br /> Proud Blue Peacock ~ Pavo cristatus<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> 100 gorgeous, dazzling peacock eyes fixed on the female <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53369602"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/96/02/53369602.a5db462a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Shaking their dazzling tail feathers for the lady<br /> <br /> Proud Blue Peacock ~ Pavo cristatus<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53365354 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-30,doc-53365354 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:16:17 +0000 2026-06-30T12:18:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53365354"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/54/53365354.50fba396.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Keep an eye on the Tower of Pisa in Leuven, because Fonske isn’t going on holiday; he’d rather stay here where he belongs. He is monitoring the renovation of the old town hall, which is due to last until 2029.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> School gates closed ~ let the holidays begin! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53365354"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/54/53365354.50fba396.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Keep an eye on the Tower of Pisa in Leuven, because Fonske isn’t going on holiday; he’d rather stay here where he belongs. He is monitoring the renovation of the old town hall, which is due to last until 2029.<br /> <br /> Enjoy a lovely holiday!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53356134 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-21,doc-53356134 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:05:03 +0000 2026-06-17T14:20:40+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53356134"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/34/53356134.a1b4639a.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was drawn by the sound of the children gathered at the Water Fountain on Herbert Hoover Square on Wednesday afternoon. A crowd was gathering there. The cool water was great fun for young and old alike. This may be repeated...<br /> <br /> Cooling down at the Water Fountains in Herbert Hoover Square Leuven<br /> <br /> Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren KU Leuven</div> It&#039;s Summertime ~ Refreshment for everyone with the ongoing heatwave+drought <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53356134"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/34/53356134.a1b4639a.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was drawn by the sound of the children gathered at the Water Fountain on Herbert Hoover Square on Wednesday afternoon. A crowd was gathering there. The cool water was great fun for young and old alike. This may be repeated...<br /> <br /> Cooling down at the Water Fountains in Herbert Hoover Square Leuven<br /> <br /> Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren KU Leuven</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53348060 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-11,doc-53348060 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:33:11 +0000 2026-06-11T16:27:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53348060"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/60/53348060.3d235b6f.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Now that I've finished gardening, I could do with something sweet. Out of the blue, there are garden gnomes in the garden! If only it were true... Here in the countryside, it really is a lovely place to stay ~ I was born and raised here. It’s where I find peace. Day by day, I make the most of my day, capturing the moment now and then. I brightened up the patio for my parents with this Hydrangea Pink Ball to make them HAPPY after a difficult time. I prefer to have them here at HOME ☔️Tears rain down from the sky all day long. Is this really summer? To be honest, I don’t find it funny. I can see the blue peacock and the little white chickens... But it’s still not the same<br /> <br /> I wish you all a lovely week</div> Rose+Pink shades in the Hydrangea outside on the patio <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53348060"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/80/60/53348060.3d235b6f.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Now that I've finished gardening, I could do with something sweet. Out of the blue, there are garden gnomes in the garden! If only it were true... Here in the countryside, it really is a lovely place to stay ~ I was born and raised here. It’s where I find peace. Day by day, I make the most of my day, capturing the moment now and then. I brightened up the patio for my parents with this Hydrangea Pink Ball to make them HAPPY after a difficult time. I prefer to have them here at HOME ☔️Tears rain down from the sky all day long. Is this really summer? To be honest, I don’t find it funny. I can see the blue peacock and the little white chickens... But it’s still not the same<br /> <br /> I wish you all a lovely week</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53343284 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-05,doc-53343284 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:26:06 +0000 2026-06-04T14:33:57+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53343284"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/84/53343284.1ff63ed5.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Between showers ☔️ +thunder+lightning+hailstones... just brilliant <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53343284"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/84/53343284.1ff63ed5.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53337762 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-31,doc-53337762 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:03:37 +0000 2026-05-31T08:56:59+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53337762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/62/53337762.0bcf100e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">His scream heralds rain and thunderstorms. The Blue Peacock just passing by to let us know that it’s going to rain really hard, with hailstones and strong winds. So he was off again just as quickly as he came. This morning he was standing behind me, looking for some company, and I managed to take this lovely photo. Isn’t he sweet? He seems to be all alone, as I can’t see the hens anymore… Where has everyone gone?</div> Accompanied by a welcome visitor <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53337762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/62/53337762.0bcf100e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">His scream heralds rain and thunderstorms. The Blue Peacock just passing by to let us know that it’s going to rain really hard, with hailstones and strong winds. So he was off again just as quickly as he came. This morning he was standing behind me, looking for some company, and I managed to take this lovely photo. Isn’t he sweet? He seems to be all alone, as I can’t see the hens anymore… Where has everyone gone?</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335578 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-28,doc-53335578 Thu, 28 May 2026 22:40:08 +0000 2026-05-29T15:32:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335578"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/78/53335578.7dc32d2f.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Enjoy a lovely weekend despite the thunderstorms with thunder, lightning and hailstones bigger than ping-pong balls; you can already hear the thunder rumbling, so it looks set to be a lively evening...</div> Just passing by in this tropical heat <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335578"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/78/53335578.7dc32d2f.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Enjoy a lovely weekend despite the thunderstorms with thunder, lightning and hailstones bigger than ping-pong balls; you can already hear the thunder rumbling, so it looks set to be a lively evening...</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335238 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-28,doc-53335238 Thu, 28 May 2026 12:49:16 +0000 2026-05-28T14:49:16+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/38/53335238.2484d13e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The neighbours’ blue peacock watches over + protects the countryside day+night. He comes and goes whilst keeping watch over my mother’s land like a king in his kingdom. My mother was born and raised here. His call gives away where he is hiding. Early in the morning, he wakes everyone up. His call heralds rain and even storms+thunder+lightning. He seeks out nearby vegetable gardens and greenhouses, as well as tall trees. He is a welcome visitor who creates a lively atmosphere. He is even taller than the water tower ~ quite an impressive sight. Everyone stops to look at how high up in the tree he is</div> The Scream of the Blue Peacock echoes across the countryside of Vrebos from early in the morning until late at night <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53335238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/38/53335238.2484d13e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The neighbours’ blue peacock watches over + protects the countryside day+night. He comes and goes whilst keeping watch over my mother’s land like a king in his kingdom. My mother was born and raised here. His call gives away where he is hiding. Early in the morning, he wakes everyone up. His call heralds rain and even storms+thunder+lightning. He seeks out nearby vegetable gardens and greenhouses, as well as tall trees. He is a welcome visitor who creates a lively atmosphere. He is even taller than the water tower ~ quite an impressive sight. Everyone stops to look at how high up in the tree he is</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53329130 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-20,doc-53329130 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:48:04 +0000 2026-05-19T13:58:03+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53329130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/30/53329130.de1ad583.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">My photo gallery takes you from the countryside to the city life. Is the old town hall heading the same way as the Leaning Tower of Pisa? With all that renovation work and the heavy rain we’ve had over the last few days, the ground might be subsiding – or is it just my eyes playing tricks on me?<br /> <br /> Have a lovely day!</div> Leuven&#039;s Tower of Pisa <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53329130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/30/53329130.de1ad583.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">My photo gallery takes you from the countryside to the city life. Is the old town hall heading the same way as the Leaning Tower of Pisa? With all that renovation work and the heavy rain we’ve had over the last few days, the ground might be subsiding – or is it just my eyes playing tricks on me?<br /> <br /> Have a lovely day!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53323078 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-13,doc-53323078 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:14:09 +0000 2026-05-13T16:20:03+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53323078"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/78/53323078.0cd617fc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After the spell of sunny weather, <br /> the blue peacock and his hens rushed indoors; a storm put a STOP to the fun… Thunder+Lightning+Rain+Cold Wind+Hail. The Ice Saints who are bringing us this bitterly cold weather<br /> <br /> Here is the START; the blue peacock launches itself forward to pick up speed. Before the FINISH, they have to cross a stretch of cobblestones. In the end, it’s the blue peacock that reaches the FINISH line and jumps onto the top of the fence. It’s just nice to see that there’s competition among the animals</div> Racing home before the storm breaks out! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53323078"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/78/53323078.0cd617fc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">After the spell of sunny weather, <br /> the blue peacock and his hens rushed indoors; a storm put a STOP to the fun… Thunder+Lightning+Rain+Cold Wind+Hail. The Ice Saints who are bringing us this bitterly cold weather<br /> <br /> Here is the START; the blue peacock launches itself forward to pick up speed. Before the FINISH, they have to cross a stretch of cobblestones. In the end, it’s the blue peacock that reaches the FINISH line and jumps onto the top of the fence. It’s just nice to see that there’s competition among the animals</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53318324 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-09,doc-53318324 Sat, 09 May 2026 19:06:11 +0000 2026-05-09T20:36:21+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53318324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/24/53318324.b2b70c2c.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Croaking frogs, singing birds and the call of the blue peacock echoing through the countryside where I live. In the distance, a rooster crows. These are my neighbours’ pets, bringing me peace and tranquillity as I enjoy a cup of coffee on the terrace at sunset ~ a lovely way to end the day, every single day.<br /> <br /> The tree on my banner is the same tree where the blue peacock sits enjoying the view and the sunset. In this photo, he is sleeping 6 metres up in a tree, keeping an eye on the yard ~ quite impressive, really. His cry heralds rain. It has rained a lot here, and now it’s time for the sun to shine. Tonight he shouts to Janneke Maan to ask if he can come over; he’s on his way anyway...<br /> <br /> [The Ice Saints are Catholic saints whose feast days (name days) fall between 11 and 14 May. They are: Saint Mamertus (11 May), Saint Pancratius (12 May), Saint Servatius of Maastricht (13 May) and Saint Boniface of Tarsus (14 May). The Ice Saints mark the point after which most night frosts and the danger to plants have passed]<br /> <br /> I wish you all a lovely week</div> The Scream of the countryside versus the Ice Saints <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53318324"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/83/24/53318324.b2b70c2c.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Croaking frogs, singing birds and the call of the blue peacock echoing through the countryside where I live. In the distance, a rooster crows. These are my neighbours’ pets, bringing me peace and tranquillity as I enjoy a cup of coffee on the terrace at sunset ~ a lovely way to end the day, every single day.<br /> <br /> The tree on my banner is the same tree where the blue peacock sits enjoying the view and the sunset. In this photo, he is sleeping 6 metres up in a tree, keeping an eye on the yard ~ quite impressive, really. His cry heralds rain. It has rained a lot here, and now it’s time for the sun to shine. Tonight he shouts to Janneke Maan to ask if he can come over; he’s on his way anyway...<br /> <br /> [The Ice Saints are Catholic saints whose feast days (name days) fall between 11 and 14 May. They are: Saint Mamertus (11 May), Saint Pancratius (12 May), Saint Servatius of Maastricht (13 May) and Saint Boniface of Tarsus (14 May). The Ice Saints mark the point after which most night frosts and the danger to plants have passed]<br /> <br /> I wish you all a lovely week</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307888 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-27,doc-53307888 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:05:37 +0000 2026-04-27T19:46:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307888"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/88/53307888.fefd82fb.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">When I got home, I saw his beautiful fan-shaped tail swaying back and forth around the spruce. This beautiful blue peacock belonging to the neighbours had been hiding from me and was suddenly perched on the trunk of the silver birch that we had to cut down three years ago. A violent storm had made these two silver birches a hazard. The trunk is still there and serves as a vantage point for this beautiful blue peacock. He sat there quietly looking around, not far from me. He allowed me to take this lovely portrait of him. He’s slowly getting used to me. I love seeing animals so close to me and experiencing them like this.</div> Hey hello there! How are you doing? <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307888"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/88/53307888.fefd82fb.240.jpg?r2" width="136" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">When I got home, I saw his beautiful fan-shaped tail swaying back and forth around the spruce. This beautiful blue peacock belonging to the neighbours had been hiding from me and was suddenly perched on the trunk of the silver birch that we had to cut down three years ago. A violent storm had made these two silver birches a hazard. The trunk is still there and serves as a vantage point for this beautiful blue peacock. He sat there quietly looking around, not far from me. He allowed me to take this lovely portrait of him. He’s slowly getting used to me. I love seeing animals so close to me and experiencing them like this.</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307854 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-27,doc-53307854 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:49:50 +0000 2026-04-27T19:48:11+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/54/53307854.bb442c1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Shaking their dazzling tail feathers for the lady<br /> <br /> Proud Blue Peacock ~ Pavo cristatus<br /> <br /> Have a lovely day!</div> 100 gorgeous, dazzling peacock eyes are staring at you <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307854"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/54/53307854.bb442c1b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Shaking their dazzling tail feathers for the lady<br /> <br /> Proud Blue Peacock ~ Pavo cristatus<br /> <br /> Have a lovely day!</div> Sonia Roosen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307766 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-27,doc-53307766 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:49:24 +0000 2026-04-27T15:43:47+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Sonia Roosen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307766"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/66/53307766.bd09428f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">You might think this is a quiet spot, but no... with people coming and going, there are busy times ~ like cycling home from school, jogging in the park, or walking the dog: everyone comes together here. At certain times of the day, it’s bustling with people of all ages enjoying the park, surrounded by trees and fresh air... And what are you doing on such a lovely sunny day?<br /> <br /> Keizerinnedreef ~ Tervuren Park<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren</a></div> Let’s see where we are <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/soniaroosen">Sonia Roosen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/soniaroosen/53307766"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/77/66/53307766.bd09428f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">You might think this is a quiet spot, but no... with people coming and going, there are busy times ~ like cycling home from school, jogging in the park, or walking the dog: everyone comes together here. At certain times of the day, it’s bustling with people of all ages enjoying the park, surrounded by trees and fresh air... And what are you doing on such a lovely sunny day?<br /> <br /> Keizerinnedreef ~ Tervuren Park<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.natuurenbos.be/parktervuren</a></div> Sonia Roosen