Many people do not like winter and I do understand why, but I believe there is beauty to be found even in winter. Yes, Manitoba winters can be harsh, as we are experiencing right now. We have a raging blizzard outside, many roads have been closed as well as schools and some businesses.
A few weeks ago I was out driving the country roads looking for photo opportunities. The Grey Partridge is a bird I have not gotten great pictures of, but on this day I was given the chance to capture at least one good shot. Be sure to enlarge this image to appreciate the details in those feathers.
A heavy layer of hoarfrost was covering everything. The sun, low on the horizon added to the beauty of these trees.
I pretty much just turned around to see a totally different light on this grove of trees. That evening sun was painting the trees in a soft golden color.
I came home rejoicing over the beauty I had witnessed.
A Closing Thought:
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” -John Steinbeck
Oh I am so happy to see you back blogging again. I have missed seeing your beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI like winter too, the snow is so pretty. I'm sure glad you left a comment!!!
I love the beautiful photos and the quote by Steinbeck. It was very appropriate for your posting.
ReplyDeleteI love the cold weather, but the only thing about our Winter , is that we don't get Snow. Snow is what comes to my mind when I think of how a Winter should really look like. You always capture the best Winter scenes. Happy Weekend Ruth....again, I am so glad you are posting again.
ReplyDeleteYay !!! Glad to see you on the blog again. Love these beautiful photos of scenery.. It's too cold for me but I sure enjoy the pictures.
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Wow, these are awesome!! Thanks for sharing - such beauty!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always beautiful. But the last one is really outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see your blog again, Ruth. These are great photos. You got an amazing shot of the partridge.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That gray partridge is amazing! And I love the snow /trees photos too. May I ask what kind of camera you use? You get the clearest and most beautiful photos!! Thank you for sharing these with us. Yes, without the winter we wouldn't appreciate the summer, and vice versa from here in Florida!
ReplyDeleteWinter has a charm all its own and I enjoy it. Even on the coldest day I can dress appropriately and enjoy the outdoors. Oppressive heat in summer, by contrast, is impossible to escape.
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