What do country scenes conjure up for you? Do you love wide open spaces or prefer rustic barns and bridges? Maybe you love fall colors over Mother Nature's color of life - green? Me? I love them all. I appreciate the wonderment of cities but I will always choose countryside over concrete, wood over brick and lanes over roads. Not sure what stirs you most? Check out my selection of gorgeous country scenes.
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1. Antique Gold
Via Autumn Antiques
When you see country scenes like this how can your soul not be stirred by the colors, the crisp leaves and the thought of rummaging around in a load of old stuff?
2. Tuscany, Italy
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Tiny ancient and medieval hilltop towns and terraces of grapes growing ready to be pressed into delicious wines - why of course, it's Tuscany.
3. Scandinavian Valley
In a word - delicious!
4. Covered Bridges
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Covered wooden bridges are such a USA thing. So wonderful.
5. Bluebells
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Memories of my childhood when as kids we frolicked in the bluebell woods near our home, picking a few flowers to stick in a jam jar.
6. Rustic Chairs
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A garden with a view.
7. Sleepy Hollow Farm
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Sleepy Hollow Farm is an idyllic farm near Woodstock, Vermont.
8. Rose Cottage
Via Rose Cottage, Cockington
Do you dream of a darling little cottage in the country?
9. Pomfret
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Unmistakably Vermont in the fall.
10. Peak District, England
A misty morning in the hills.
The Peak District is a beautiful area located in the north of England, between the cities of Manchester and Sheffield. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is the first National Park to be established in the UK. It is home to a variety of landscapes, from rolling hills and meadows to rugged moorland and limestone dales.
The Peak District is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, climbing, and caving. There are many trails and paths to explore, as well as plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area is also well-known for its picturesque villages and towns, such as Bakewell, Buxton, and Castleton.
The Peak District is also home to a number of historical sites, including the ruins of the medieval Peveril Castle, and the Chatsworth Estate, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. There are also a number of museums in the area, such as the Peak District Mining Museum, and the Cromford Mill, the first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill in the world.
11. SHADY Wood
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Aren't the best places on earth the ones where you're not sure whether or not to curl up and take a nap, dance, or just sit in silence?
12. A Cypress-lined Road Zigzagging up a Hill in Tuscany, Italy
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There's a thrill about seeing where you're heading.
13. Wildflowers on a Country Road
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Charming ... just plain country charm
14. Limerick, Ireland
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Aren't you wondering where the gate leads to?
Just beyond this rustic gate, a world steeped in history and natural beauty awaits. Limerick is not just any Irish city, it's a cultural hub, a poet's inspiration, and a historian's dream. With each step along its verdant paths, you'll uncover hidden gems like the ancient King John's Castle, the iconic Hunt Museum, and the bustling Milk Market - where local flavors and lively conversation blend seamlessly. Whether you're a lover of the arts, an enthusiast of architecture, or simply a seeker of serenity, Limerick's charm is bound to capture your heart.
15. Mount Bellenden Kerr, Queensland, Australia
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Country scenes prove that Oz isn't all beaches and outback.
16. Dartmoor National Park, England
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There are so many tiny one car lanes in Devon and Cornwall.
17. Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
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A wooden water mill is photogenic any time of year.
18. White Picket Fence
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Ahh - the country life.
19. The Dark Forest Path
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Where angels fear to tread.
20. Lavender Fields
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This includes features that essential to romantic country scenes - gorgeous views, beautiful flowers, atmospheric sky, ethereal light ...yeah baby.
21. Montana
Country isn't all green fields and rolling hills.
22. The Lake District, England
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Walking in the footsteps of Wordsworth and Coleridge
23. Country Stream
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Take a stroll, enjoy the sounds and scents of the countryside and then dare yourself not to take a break by taking a seat on that fallen tree trunk in the background.
24. Green, Green Grass of Home
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The rolling hills of England.
25. Waitakere, New Zealand
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The country scenes of New Zealand always have a sense of the dramatic.
26. Harvesting a Wheat Field in South Dakota
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Let's remember the countryside is a working animal too.
27. Napa Valley
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Easy to see why Napa is one of the top foodie destinations in the USA.
28. Ritten Vineyards, Austria
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The alpine scenery of the South Tyrol is always awesome.
29. Alentejo, Portugal
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Rolling countryside dotted with eucalyptus trees.
30. Volterra, Italy
Via Barrel in Vineyard
What's your wine of choice - red or white?
31. Old Japan
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The tranquility of the traditional life.
32. Denali National Park, USA
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There's just something wonderful when a snowy peak gives a backdrop to a pretty scene.
33. Appalachia, USA
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Dreaming of the simple life ... woken by cockerels, rockers on the porch, fresh milk straight from the cow ...
34. Autumn in Kentucky
Horse country.
35. The Alps, Italy
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Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with crisp mountain air.
36. Pony and Trap
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Still a favorite way to get around on Innishmore in the Aran Islands of Ireland.
37. Nairobi's National Park
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Do you dream of country scenes that include elephants?
38. Truffle Hunting, France
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It's rare to see a truffle hunting pig these days; mostly dogs are used (the pigs love to chow down on the truffles before the hunter can gather them.)
39. The Old Dirt Road in Belgium
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There's beauty in a misty autumn morning, whatever the country.
40. Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Thinking of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables?
41. Island Faial, Azores
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A beautiful verdant place under the volcanic mountains.
42. Snowy White
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No photo album of countryside scenes would be complete without some snow..
43. Haastrecht, the Netherlands
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Are the storks as fascinated by the Dutch windmills as we are?
44. Apple Picking
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Cider, applesauce, apple pie, roast pork and apples, so many good reasons to go apple picking.
45. Andalusia, Spain
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Spain's interior is just as lovely as her coast.
46. The Beautiful Palouse of Southeastern Washington
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The jaw dropping beauty of the fertile hills and prairies north of the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
47. God's Own Country
Via Lutheran Church-Sims, North Dakota
To me, some of the most endearing country scenes of the USA are the white clapboard churches seemingly in the middle of nowhere. This one is in Sims, North Dakota.
48. Bikes & Fields
Via Lazy Sunday
The simple beauty of the countryside is a fine reason to take to two wheels.
49. Chocolate Hills, Philippines
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One of the most unusual countrysides you'll see anywhere.
50. Thatching, Ireland
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There's something heart-warming about traditional country crafts.
51. A Bovine Bid for Freedom
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All she wanted to do was taste the sweet, sweet grass on the other side of the fence.
52. Countryside
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A picture to remind you life is good.
53. Country Picnic
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Calling for memories of good times to be made.
54. Dawn at the Vale of Pewsey, England
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In his poem, Ode to Autumn, John Keats points to a "season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
55. Alpine Village, Switzerland
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I know the Sound of Music is set in Austria but country scenes like this always make me want to burst out "The hills are alive ..."
Switzerland's Alpine Village is picture-perfect, with its quaint chalets nestled among snow-dusted peaks. The sheer beauty is enough to inspire a chorus of "Edelweiss" as you marvel at crystal-clear lakes and green meadows that stretch for miles. The idyllic landscape is a living postcard, offering a serene escape that seems to be straight out of a storybook. Whether you're skiing in winter or hiking in summer, the enchanting scenery is a tribute to nature's artistry, ensuring visitors are left with memories as lasting as the mountains themselves.
56. Tulip Fields, Lisse, the Netherlands
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A stunning patchwork quilt of colors.
57. The Country Living Fair
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Always a fun time to be had at the fair.
58. Fall Reward
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The raking of the leaves is all done but you have to know that that pile next to the tire swing has been put there deliberately - right?
59. In an English Country Garden
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I'd want to keep my boat dry for lazy days on the water.
60. La-Roque-Gageac, France
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So often a contender for the title of the loveliest village in France. No wonder huh?
Are you now hankering for a bike ride down a country lane, a stroll through the woods or a picnic on a hillside? Well what are you waiting for?
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