Longing for spring, in February

On an afternoon walk, warm sun on my back, a breeze from the south in my face, I couldn't help longing to rush the season, to see the tangled branches of the forsythia covered with yellow blooms, to see new leaves and blossoms in the pansy bed under the oak tree. rising above the litter of blown twigs and frost-curled fallen leaves.

But this is all the camera wanted to show me:

Welcome, February

... and welcome also to the new slide show on Dierk Haasis's home page.

Scenes around Hamburg, its beautiful harbor, a close-up of a jeweled spider, raindrops, and an airplane aloft in a blue sky dappled with white clouds, among many other excellent images.

Also, check out his galleries while you're there.