fresh from the orchard, delicious apples

A close-up of a green apple and a red apple on a tree, glistening with fresh droplets of water.
Close-up of a variety of apples growing among green leaves in an orchard.
Close-up of a ripe apple glistening with dew, surrounded by lush green leaves.
a green apple surrounded by fresh leaves.
A lush apple tree laden with vibrant red and yellow apples, showcasing a bountiful harvest.

for Debbie’s six word Saturday

A Mystical Dreamscape

A serene Finnish lakeside, the air thick with warmth and the scent of pine. As the sun dips below the horizon, a soft mist rises from the water, cloaking the landscape in mystery. The birch trees stand like silent sentinels, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze. The sky, painted in hues of lavender and dusky pink, seems to hold its breath, waiting for the stars to emerge.

In these misty summer nights, time loses its grip. The world becomes a dreamscape, where reality and imagination intertwine. The distant call of a loon echoes across the water,. The wooden sauna, perched at the edge of the shore, emits a comforting warmth, inviting late-night conversations and laughter you can hear carrying across the water.

As darkness settles in, the mist thickens, blurring the boundaries between land and water. The moon, casts its glow upon the ripples, creating a shimmering path that leads to infinity. Perhaps it’s the magic of these nights that makes lovers embrace each other, stealing a kiss under the veil of mist. Or maybe it’s the promise of endless possibilities—the feeling that anything could happen in this enchanted realm.

In Finland’s misty warm summer nights, reality fades, and enchantment takes hold. It’s a time when the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the heart opens to the beauty of the ephemeral are you by the lake or next to the fields

Northwest sky at midnight

Mist rises like a delicate veil, weaving through the grasses and clover. It’s as if the earth exhales, releasing whispers of relief of the warm day.

Mgic of summer nights

The trees, their branches etched against the fading light, stand sentinel. Each leaf catches a droplet of mist, turning it into a tiny gem. The air is cool, yet infused with warmth—the remnants of a sun that lingers in memory. Birds settle on fence posts, their calls softened by the mist, creating a symphony of hidden melodies.

As the last rays slip away, the mist thickens, blurring the boundaries between earth and sky. 

Misty over the fields

Towards the light

Finnish summer night, walking towards the light

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