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05 January 2010

Abstractions in Winter

A framed photo of a jagged bare bush pokes through the fresh snow providing a contrast between the soft snow and sharp thorns.
A winter's walk turns into a meditation. As I amble down the narrow snow banked lane the quietness of the forest seeps into me. The mind's chatter of the many things to do fall away and are replaced with an eternal moment. The common thorny brush turns into a work of art against the fresh snow. A single pine needle catches my attention and becomes center stage, highlighted by the soft glow of a winter sun. I pause and gaze at the beauty, my attention so totally focused on the pine needle that time freezes along with my breath.











A jagged bare bush pokes through the fresh snow providing a contrast between the soft snow and sharp thorns.
Thorns in Snow
A jagged bare bush pokes through the fresh snow providing a contrast between the soft snow and sharp thorns.
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A single pine needle rests lightly on a bed of icy crystals producing a moment of zen.

A framed photo of a single pine needle rests lightly on a bed of icy crystals producing a moment of zen.
Solitaire
A single pine needle rests lightly on a bed of icy crystals producing a moment of zen.
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15 comments:

  1. That first photo was surprising as I scrolled down, and so striking! What a good "eye" you have!

    And the perfection of the snow with the lone pine needle also shows the beauty of nature.

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  2. See the greatness in the small!

    Wonderful.

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  3. Your prose today just blows me away, Julie. The simple beauty of your photos also moves me.

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  4. More great photos Julie, great composition and good eye! We've had a lot of snow here in the UK lately so I'm going to take advantage of it at the weekend and go out and take some snowy photos! You've inspired me :)

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  5. I love your second photo. It is stunning.

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  6. Beautiful pictures; who knew a lone pine needle could look so stunning.

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  7. You really know how to capture the feel of winter!

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  8. So simple but they say so much! Lovely!

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  9. You've got a great talent for this photography thing!

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  10. I love the solitaire! =D

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  11. Thanks for the wonderful encouragement my friends! Do you ever get so focused that time stops?

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  12. These are great! I adore abstract imagery and the effect of the light in the second shot is incredible. Have a beautiful day Julie!

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  13. Thorns in snow - really inspirational. Solitaire didn't quite do it for me.

    Keep up the good work!

    gym.hodgson
    http://homemadegymstuff.blogspot.com/

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  14. Beautiful pictures! I love Solitaire!

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  15. O-la-la! Here BOTH images are super shots!!!!

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