Autumn forest

[Rense Haveman]

We're experiencing the most fabulous autumn since we can remember. It's warm, and the weather is sunny and clear. After a long period (of about a year) of renovating our new (to us) house, we finally found the time to take some time to enjoy the world around us. So, we drove to Doorwerth, only about 15 mins from our house, to make a short hike in the beech woods near the castle. You can't imagine that this tranquil landscape suffered severely in the autumn of 1944: it was the battle ground of Operation Market Garden. In the last photo, there is a glimpse of Arnheim in the Rhine Valley. It's here where the allied forces were blocked by the Germans, leaving Europe in another half year of war.

But nothing of that this afternoon. We felt blessed and happy!


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr



Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr



Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Beautiful. Similar weather here. I love walking through forests.

 

[Rense Haveman]

Beautiful. Similar weather here. I love walking through forests.

Thank you, Rob! Maybe your love for forests is fed by the overwhelming vast areas of woodlands in Scotland?

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Gorgeous fall colors - love it!

 

[Dave Farnes]

Beautiful set and what a beautiful place. Love the warm colours of autumn.

 

[Karishma Boghawala]

We're experiencing the most fabulous autumn since we can remember. It's warm, and the weather is sunny and clear. After a long period (of about a year) of renovating our new (to us) house, we finally found the time to take some time to enjoy the world around us. So, we drove to Doorwerth, only about 15 mins from our house, to make a short hike in the beech woods near the castle. You can't imagine that this tranquil landscape suffered severely in the autumn of 1944: it was the battle ground of Operation Market Garden. In the last photo, there is a glimpse of Arnheim in the Rhine Valley. It's here where the allied forces were blocked by the Germans, leaving Europe in another half year of war.

But nothing of that this afternoon. We felt blessed and happy!


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr



Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr



Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr


Autumn Forest by Rense Haveman, on Flickr

What a beautiful creature it is! I loved it. you have captured very beautifully.

 

[Milan Vjestica]

Lovely set with great colours. The history adds another element.

 

[Raza Shaikh]

What a wonderful weather it is! So colorful...I am feeling so relaxed watching this pictures!

 

[Rense Haveman]

Thank you all for your comments and time! Much appreciated...

 

[Prashant Gandhi]

Great set of pictures. Love the colour of leaves! I love to spend some time in such a forest.

 

[Pete Askew]

Simply glorious, Rense.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Lovely colours and well done.

 

[Beth Carter]

gorgeous scenery, hard to imagine what went on in these woods back in the 40's. seems like it was a different world.