Monday, 14 January 2013

Finding the beauty in the season...


Sometimes I think we can struggle to find the beauty in these cold and dark days of winter...I know I do sometimes...but here and there, especially when the sun decides to come out to say hello, there are some beautiful sights to be seen...



Spider webs with dew, like a string of jewels...


And the colours are soft and beautifully watery this time of year, very calm blues and mauves into pinks as the sun goes down...




winter bokeh as the sun disappears...


There are those beautiful shapes the bare trees have and the peacefulness brought by the open fire in our living room...all things to appreciate...

I do find myself dreaming about the warmer, lighter days even so...I have been trawling through last years summer files and I'll share some colour and warmth with you over the coming weeks, with some pictures I purposely kept back, especially for the winter time...I think we need it!



something to look forward to...


I do hope you are coping well with the winter months and keeping warm if you are in cold climes like I...Izzy sends her snoozy regards...from under several blankets ♥  I heard a story about a lady who owns 3 whippets (Izzy is part whippet)...they have their own bed...yes, a human sized bed...and they all go to sleep under a big duvet! I love how different Izzy is from any of my previous dogs, she sleeps sooo deeply that I am on occasion to be found poking her gently, checking for a pulse!

With love and best wishes from the snoozy house of blankets, hot chocolates and doing the bare minimum of everything...♥


linking with:  macro monday, this or that thursday,photo art friday, photo friday, weekend flowers, weekly topshot


Posted by Ruth at 14.1.13

58 comments:

  1. Ruth, these are just beautiful.
    I especially love the first one.
    That truly is one very special photograph.
    Beautifully done.
    Happy Monday to you!
    xo.

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  2. I do the same thing with my Sparky when he sleeps! If he's nearby I'll gently put my hand on his chest to feel for a heartbeat and if he's across the room ill shout his name. Hubby hates when I do that. Anyway, love the beautiful pics. We have had gray, rainy days for quite some time, so this is a treat. As I type my Izzy is snuggled under 2 blankets that just came out of the dryer. :)

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    1. I wonder how many Izzys are under their blankets? :)

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  3. I love the wintery images, they're beautiful ~ but it's nice to have the promise of warmer times!!

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  4. Hi Ruth! That first image is absolutely fabulous!

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  6. Oh that spider web photo is amazing. Very well done. A gorgeous, clear macro!

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    1. Thank you, that's my challenge with macro, to get it crisp!

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  7. Ah, your shots make me happy! The light and soft colours!

    Have a lovely and cosy day!

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    1. Thanks Katarina, hope you're all keeping snug too :)

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  8. Ruth, your images are gorgeous, especially the dew drops. Hope you are keeping warm.

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  9. A very special, beautiful shot. I like it...
    LG joelsuma

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  11. Oh ... that first one is just beautiful, and so nicely captured! True winter beauty!

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  12. You certainly have found the best of this frigid season!

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    1. Thank you, I'm trying to focus on the good stuff! Both with mind and with camera ;)

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  13. Hi Ruth! Love your spider web with the water droplets., and also the softness of the night coming in the winter. Can imagine you all cozy in your house with Izzy

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    1. Hi Jeanne, yes, very snug here by the fire :)

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  14. omg that spider web shot is AMAZING! Truly beautiful. You should sell that as a print, its just stunning!!

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  15. These are beautiful! I'm a new follower, over from This or That Thursday.

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  16. Oh my, I love, love, love them all but especially the first image. Beautiful photos.

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  17. Breathtaking first photo!! Adore them all, but that first one is Stunning! I feel the same way with being inspired in Winter but you've nailed it.

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  18. All these images are beautiful, but that first one is just stunning!

    (I'm in one of those "cold climes" you mentioned - and I'm definitely looking forward to the return of the warmth and colour of spring and summer!)

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  19. Such divine expressions of light in all three of your images - but I was especially riveted by the first, Ruth.

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  20. Beautiful photos. I look forward to seeing the columbine flowering in my garden too. Valerie

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  21. Just beautiful are those dew drops on the spider web, one of my very favorite things!!

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  22. These are such lovely wintery photos. The first one is breathtaking! I hope you and Izzy stay toasty warm!

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    1. Thank you, we are staying warm, hope you are too!

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  23. Ruth... wow, the bokeh is amazing!!! I mean all you pictures are beautiful, but I just love the bokeh!!!

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  24. Such a wonderful post filled with lovely beauty. The Spiderweb with the dew droplets is just delightful and that last shot of the Columbine flowers is a very welcome sight during these cold days we are having here.

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  25. Beautiful work, the top on in particular is a really stunning capture

    Mollyxxx

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  26. Such pretty inspiration. We are staying warm, winter footed pajamas, fleece blankets, and more fleece blankets!

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  27. thanx for your lovely weekend flowers! the first pic is amazing! :)

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  28. How on earth do you find cobwebs sparkling with dew - you are a wonder!

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  29. such exquisite photos!!

    we are having a wee cold spell here in Florida. I know it's really NOT a wintry place, but I adore days when I need to wear socks all day and won't think of going outside without a sweater!!

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  30. I dream of spring and summer but live in the cold and snow. Beautiful photos.

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    1. It'll soon be spring, won't it? ;)

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  31. Yes, that is the challenge, isn't it? To find the beauty in the drab and wintry seasons. You have captured some lovely shots here.

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  33. Beautiful shots! Hope you'll find time to visit my Purple Ruellia.

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  34. Absolutely beautiful! I don't know what you use for processing but I love the soft beauty of it or maybe it is your camera..Thank you for the warm wishes! It was something like 20 last week and very cold for my older bones.. It is making me feel like a frontier woman.. We have sunshine now for a while...we can thaw out..

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    1. Thank you, this was the conditions and my camera, I used a macro attachment to get the close up which made the background dark and blurred :)

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  36. Divine photography ~ Wonderful!

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  37. I love winter, and your first two gorgeous shots illustrate why perfectly!

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  39. A lovely combination of summer brights and winter delights. Doesn't the sun make such a huge difference!

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  40. Those water droplets look like jewels! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #66!

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  42. I really like your photography... quite outstanding!

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