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Monday 1 June 2020

One week

We visit some Heritage Roads every season. The old red dirt roads pass through the countryside and highlight various aspects of Prince Edward Island’s geography and history. While I love the changes from summer to autumn along these roads, the spring to summer changes are just as remarkable.


One of our favourite Heritage Roads, the Millman Road is in the centre of the island. My husband and I walked the road on May 22nd and took photos at various vantage points along the way. Then we returned on May 29th.


A scene which resembled a tunnel of grey walls with a red dirt floor on the 22nd, 





was alive with the new green of late spring on the 29th.





Each repeated scene was the same. The grey 





was replaced by the glorious green.





From the landmarks, you could tell it was the same area, 





but the green changed the look completely.





Trees are busy opening leaves so they can do important work over the next four months. We will return later this week to the scenes and compare them to last week.


Summer is nigh.


27 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

I love the red dirt road scenes. I have to say, the greenery and green trees and my favorite. It is nice to see all the seasons and view. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I love this time of year when the greenery returns full blast!

Anvilcloud said...

The green seems to take forever to arrive, and then, boom, it's here.

Boud said...

The progression seems so sudden every year. It's lovely to see.

The Furry Gnome said...

I so enjoy taking the same sort of photos!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh my gosh Marie, I love these shots that show how quickly the trees change from one season to the next. I do love the winter trees but the bright fresh new green growth is stunning. Looking forward to the next visit 💚

DJan said...

Delightful! The difference in just a short time is amazing. :-)

Bill said...

Wonderful photos of mother nature's magic. I would love to walk down that road, so pretty and peaceful looking.

Elephant's Child said...

I am always blown away by how fast - and how magical that change is.
What a brilliant idea to compare and contrast the scenes - thank you.

Rhodesia said...

Great series of photos showing the changes, well done. Have a good day, Diane

Rose said...

Oh, wow, I sure enjoyed these...there is just something about photos looking down the road...specially through a wooded area.

Ruth Hiebert said...

What a great idea, to take pictures during the change of seasons. I love these shots.

Joanne Noragon said...

The green is wonderful. I especially like the arch over the road.

Red said...

You have beauty at all times of the year.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Beautiful pictures Marie, and I love how you show the changes of the season. The abundant green foliage is so beautiful, and I can remember the smell vividly. I see dandelions peeking out as well. It is a wonderful time of year!

Stewart M said...

I can see why you would love those roads and the changes.

It looks like a part of England with Australian roads!!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Helen said...

I always love a road with a canopy.
From my prospective I say how absolutely wonderful to experience such a rapid change. My husband however says, we are not driving down there, it is too muddy and narrow! So frustrating.

At Home In New Zealand said...

The grey trees are attractive but the green looks better. Amazing how quickly it can change.
It looks like a peaceful place to walk :)

Rosie said...

Thanks for the beautiful photos. Now I just want to know where that lovely dirt road goes?

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It is always interesting to compare the seasons.

Polly said...

Isn't Mother Nature wonderful. One minute it's grey and dull and then WOW, green and vibrant. One of the things I love about Australia is the red ground, green shrubs and bright blue sky.

photowannabe said...

What an amazing change in one short week.
Gorgeous and lush..
Thanks for sharing.
I would love to walk down that red road too.
Sue

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

What a spectacularl scene to photograph during all different stages and seasons. Really enjoyed it. Thanks

Debbie said...

beautiful captures!! we do not have this red dirt in my area. such a profound difference in the images as the area begins to "green" up!!!

Catarina said...

Great shots. We can almost smell the fresh air!!

William Kendall said...

The red dirt is classically PEI.

Down by the sea said...

Lovely to see the contrast between the seasons.
Sarah x