• Art,  landscape,  winter scenes

    Happy New Year

    Cold chadows across the snow
    Shadows across the snow

    Instead of creating a list of new resolutions to accomplish in the coming year, I’ve decided to make a short list of resolutions I’m not going to do for the remainder of the year.

    So, beginning at noon today:

    • I’m not gonna do any more laundry until next year (saves water and I live alone)
    • I’m not gonna eat again until next year (have not eaten healthy the past 4 weeks – sigh)
    • I’m not gonna shower again until next year (saves water and I live alone)
    • I’m not gonna write another blog post until next year (a major relief for many who read this blog)
    • I’m not gonna take down the tree until next year (an attitude I’m gonna hang on to for the rest of the year)
    • I’m not gonna drive my car until next year (saves gas and there’s some crazy drivers on the road)
    • I’m not going to clean my house until next year (I live alone and feel lazy)
    • I’m not gonna pay any more insurance on the car (more coffee money)
    • I’m not gonna pay any more income taxes until next year (already paid enough and afraid to think about what they do with it)
    • I’m not gonna party as hard as I did last year (getting too old for the wild life)

    I told you it was a short list. If you can think of any feel free to add them in the comments. I’m listening. Happy New Year to you.

  • landscape,  leaves,  snow

    It just hangs on.

    A leaf that is hanging on all winter
    A leaf that is hanging on all winter

    I’ve walked by this leaf every day this winter. Teaches me there are times we need to hang on and other times we need to let go and allow life to carry us on. It just hangs on.

    “All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ― Henry Havelock Ellis

  • grass,  natural areas,  Plants,  sunrises,  trees,  winter scenes

    T’is a Cold Morning

    Sunrise at 3 degrees along Spring Creek Trail
    Sunrise at 3 degrees along Spring Creek Trail

    … here in Colorado. They are forecasting temperatures not to rise above 32 degrees F until Saturday. Night time temperatures down around zero. I saw this scene as I headed for the coffee shop. It does not totally depict just how cold it felt. However, Colorado winters have a plus side in that the sun will melt the snow and ice even when we are below freezing temperatures. Stay warm!

  • snow,  winter scenes

    It’s Cold Here

    Shadows from my walk to the coffeehouse
    Shadows from my walk to the coffeehouse this morning. Temperature was 10 degrees.

    We had a nice snowfall on Christmas Day, maybe 2 inches but along with that came some very cold air. It was down to almost zero last night. We have cold temperatures today but beautiful sunshine. Forecast is to not be above 32 degrees and night time temperatures in the single digits until Friday. I think I ate more sugar the past 3 days than the last 6 months. The holidays and family gatherings seem to do that. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Stay warm!

  • Art,  Documentary/Street,  Holiday Seasons

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas
    Merry Christmas

    I hope and pray everyone is enjoying family, friends and way too much food. And, if you’re traveling that you have a safe trip to and from home. It is a season to celebrate life. May the best gift you find be the love you give and receive. Merry Christmas!

  • Plants,  snow,  winter scenes

    Art All Around

    Patterns of Snow and Plants
    Patterns of Snow and Plants

    One of the pleasures in life is walking my camera. Unlike walking a dog there is nothing to pick up in a bag to take home. Hopefully, what I bring home are images.

    I remember when I walked to walk, my focus was to get somewhere and my mind would wander all over the place. I now experience a different walk. I take care to slow down, breathe and do my best to keep myself present. Walking can be more enjoyable when I take in everything around me. I’ve become more aware of the art that surrounds me! But, along with seeing the art of nature, I am filled with questions as to the reason for this art. What is its function in creation? In the image above I ask myself, “Why is there a mound of snow at the base of each plant stem?” I walk by this scene almost daily so when the snow melts I’m going to look closer to see if there are leaves or something at the base of these plants.

    Oak Leaves in the Snow
    Oak Leaves in the Snow

    If you notice these leaves have fallen since the snowfall. There is some melting of the snow around the leaves, which indicates to me the leaves are at a warmer temperature. Maybe?