Blossoming apple tree

Blossoming apple tree
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

I went on my morning walk today and I went past some beautiful blossoming trees. This was a blossoming apple tree. It smelled absolutely gorgeous and it was buzzing with bees - a lovely spring scene :-)

Earth Day

Earth Day
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

I know that it's a photo of the Sun, but still. After all, life on Earth wouldn't exist without the Sun, would it? ;-)

Let's clean Slovenia in one day!

Let's clean Slovenia in one day!
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

Today was a big day for my country. All over Slovenia, volunteers gathered to clean up all the illegal dumping grounds and other hidden garbage dumped in the nature round our beautiful country. Over 200.000 people officially signed up for the action, but practically everybody was involved. You could see entire families picking up garbage and having a great time doing it - especially little kids! Naturally, I did my civic duty and cleaned along the road where I usually go for my morning walks. I ended up with two huge garbage bags full of old cans, bottles, and other rubbish!

I hope that after today sites like this will no longer exist in Slovenia!

Try to organize such cleanup action in your country, as well! You'll have a feeling of belonging and huge satisfaction! :-)

Heavenly sponge cake

Heavenly sponge cake
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

Mum's been baking again after a long time. This is THE most gorgeous sponge cake ever! :-)

I'm learning to draw noir comics...

I'm learning to draw noir comics...
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

Finally, I have some free time again :-) I decided to work on my drawing skills again. I have a book called "How to Draw Noir Comics" by Shawn Martinbrough, where I can read about various techniques of drawing, shading, etc. However, the easiest way for me to learn new stuff is simply to try and draw it myself. So, I found this face in the book and I decided to draw it myself. The original picture was only about 2 cm / 1 inch big. I enlarged it, so that it takes up an entire page in my Moleskine sketchbook. I used a black waterproof marker to draw it. How do you like it? :-)

Wisdom for Compulsive Shoppers

Wisdom for Compulsive Shoppers
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

I finally found my Scrabble with wooden tiles, so I decided to make another wisdom :-)

Perfect Day

I can see you!
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

I had a great day today. I decided to mow the lawn (for the second time this year already!) and do some work around the house. Then I made lunch: dandilion salad with hot potatoes, which was delicious - even if I do say so myself :-) I spent the afternoon studying, watching McLeod's Daughters and Alarm fuer Cobra 11. Finally, for the perfect end of the day, this feathery friend decided to stop by and let me take a photo of him.

And now I'm off to read some Australian fairy tales, which I got in the mail today :-)

Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

I just love spring sunny mornings! Everything looks so beautiful in the bright morning sun... The flowers in our garden are just beginning to blossom now and the daffodils are simply gorgeous to look at in the morning :-)

Easter

The Grey Easter Sun
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

Happy Easter everyone! :-)

Everyone has a fairy tale they believe in...

Everyone has a fairy tale they believe in...
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

Today is Hans Christian Andersen's birthday. The 2nd of April has therefore been made into the International Children's Book Day.

I just love reading books! And fairy tales have a special place on my bookshelves. To explore the magic lands of imagination is an absolutely amazing experience... Everyone should try it sometime! :-)

Spring Snowflake

Spring Snowflake
Originally uploaded by Cobra_11

A little bit of spring beauty for everyone :-)