Author Archives: La Leipsig

Protecting Blossom from Frost creates Millions of Diamonds

Apple trees are very hardy but once they start into growth in early spring, the new growth and blossom can be easily damaged by frost. Not only are plants in full flower vulnerable, but buds and even fertilised flowers can … Continue reading

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How a little Snail brought me Home

Last weekend I was walking in our garden to take some shots of flowers blossoming. It was a somewhat rainy day but I just had to go out in between the showers. And there it was, a fragile little snail … Continue reading

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Forget me not

On a clouded day Forget me not brings color.

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A lecture from Marjan Unger during “Schmuck 2012″: Freedom has its limitations.

On Sunday 18 March 2012 Marjan Unger gave a lecture in the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich.  The big auditorium was a who is who of the Art Jewellers world. Together we listened to Marjan’s  very thoughtfull lecture: Freedom has its … Continue reading

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Fragile white

Cherryblossom in april. Fragile white and delicate stems.

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Rhododendron

Rhododendron is an early bloomer and the national flower of Nepal.

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Forsytsia blooming in Yellow

On a sunny day this Forsytsia makes it even more bright.

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Jewellery in Munich

Every year in march are makers, wearers and onlookers of jewellery gathered in Munich, Germany, to see and talk about studio-jewellery in all its aspects. How did this happen? It all started with the first special jewellery show “Schmuck” in … Continue reading

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First Fresh Leaves

Green is pushing its way through the brown, declaring that spring is there!

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Red winter Berries

At the end of the winter these berries bring vivid red in the landscape.

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