This time of year takes me more inwards, both photographically as well as personally...the winter time is for hibernating as far as I'm concerned...only leaving the burrow to forage for food (and hot chocolate) and then feeling relief as I'm all tucked up by the fire again! As the flowers are sleeping too, I treat myself to the occasional bunch (as does my partner) to keep me going through the winter months...and I find that I'm drawn to look more closely at the objects inside my home to give me inspiration creatively...
My lovely vintage camera :)
Full moon rising
I take this second winter moon as a good sign, that we are two thirds through the winter and heading steadily for spring...the days are getting lighter here and we have had a mild day today, which felt like a luxury!
Izzy waiting for her morning walk while I get ready
As I type, the strong, beautiful moonlight is bathing our home, the fast melting snow now being replaced by silver...
Izzy sures looks snuggled in.
ReplyDeleteSO interesting... the WOLFE MOON. Lovely photos and your vintage camera is fascinating. I too love the winter as it seems to fill me with appreciation for my life and all that I have to be grateful for. IZZY looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne, keep warm, although I know you're much warmer over in Texas ;)
DeleteI must make a point of looking at the moon tonight. Love the first photo and of course I like to see Issy. Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt looked like a full moon last night AND tonight. We were out doing the same thing. Yours is better though. Always enjoy seeing Izzy. What a sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail, yes, I love moon gazing! I bet you got some amazing shots too :)
DeleteYour Wolfe Moon pic ist gorgeous. And Izzy too ...
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Beautiful photos! I had never heard of the Wolf moon. I'm just like you at this time of winter: full hibernation mode! Izzy looks so comfy and sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherri, yes, full hibernation mode :)
Deleteoh love that shot with your old camera and the rose! your pup is cute! awesome moon shot too!
ReplyDeleteLove Izzys PJ! And the capture of the moon...
ReplyDeleteyour camera is a work of art! and Ms. Izzy, I want to squeeze her!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely lavender sky!
Thanks Norma, it was a lovely evening down by the sea :)
DeleteI had never heard of the Wolf Moon either. Love your vintage camera, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteRuth, your photos continue to inspire and educate(I never new about the Wolf moon either). Izzy is looking gorgeous as always. Nikki
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Nikki, I appreciate your support :)
DeleteYour camera is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pictures today Ruth and thanks for the info about the Wolf moon...I've never heard of it either. I'll be out tonight, moon gazing.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do know what you mean about the hibernating thing, Ruth!
ReplyDeleteI am so very, very ready for spring.
I just love those "Izzy PJs!"
That's because you have a pair just like them don't you? ;)
DeleteAlways a pleasure to view your work here, Ruth. Love the composition of the first piece and the soft, hazy glow of the bushes basking in moonlight.
ReplyDeleteIs that beautiful camera up for loan? sigh....
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely camera ;)
Delete...and today we have a sunny day, so we are going towards the summer.
ReplyDeleteAh, your pup looks so snuggly warm! I love that though 2/3rds done, it's ALMOST spring. Almost! Spring!
ReplyDeleteNearly there aren't we? :)
DeleteI didn't know this moon was called a 'Wolf Moon'. It's good to learn new things.
ReplyDeleteIzzy is such a cute little thing.
Have a great weekend.
wondrous, Ruth!! I wondered myself why I was so active in the wee hours BEtween midnightish and my usual waking time of 4-ish. your post cleared that right up!!
ReplyDeleteit is a cold sunny blue sky day here in South Florida. a few clouds off to the west and a good breeze freshening the air inside the Wee Cottage.
it feels nice to share these similarities with you...
Thank you Currie, you too...although waking at 4am? Good grief!
DeleteWonderful pieces. The first piece is really lovely. So well composed. It has a wonderful nostalgic and romantic feel. - That moon was awesome and you captured it so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Ida, it was a lovely evening :)
Deletethe full moon shot is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love that camera!
ReplyDeleteLove the amber moon - very peaceful scene!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful old camera. I have a couple I should photograph. :)
I certainly like staying in and letting winter have its day until spring when I'll be ready to get out and refresh and renew.
I've been fascinated by the moon a lot lately and love to watch it in the sky. Your little doggie is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I didn't know that about the moon!
ReplyDeleteLove the softness of the wolf moon shot... there's an aura of anticipation to it... Did Izzy greet it?
That's a wonderful vintage camera and a lovely moon shot!
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's cold and snowy, there is definitely a spring-like feeling in the air as it is lighter later and later in the afternoon.
all are lovely but my fave is the first! so wonderful! thanx for sharing with weekend flowers :)
ReplyDeleteI love that shot with the vintage camera... very romantic! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #68!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I love that first one!
ReplyDeleteWow, your photos are stunning. Love them!
ReplyDeletea fantastic old camera , beautiful and creative pictures
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