ephemerallife

hard frost

 

Although the days have warmed up fairly well, the nights are still very cold. I woke up and dressed early Sunday morning so that I could go to the lake and capture the sunrise. I have a new 2 stop graduated ND filter that I am itching to try out. One step outside and I quickly changed my mind. The temperature was hovering around 28 degrees F and I just don't like shooting in that kind of cold. Between the wind and the temperatures, I decided that just sitting in the warm car and watching the sunrise would be the way to go.

I must not be very dedicated to my craft.

 

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a little color for a rainy monday morning

 

Monday's are hard enough without having to deal with rainy skies. Here is a splash of color from my weekend. When the gray skies beging to get to you, just stare at these images for a feew minutes and let the color seep into your soul.

 

 

Who new that Monet, Degas, Cassat, and a handful of other impressionist artists were so accessable?

 

 

I know that you are more used to seeing muted colors from me, when you see me post color at all. However, I love great color when I see it. Driving down the street and being surprised made my Saturday morning. I hope it makes your Monday morning a bright and cheerful one. Have a fantastic week.

 

big sky

 

As I was driving up to the farm, I was astounded to see this spectacular sky hanging over the barn.The contrasnts, the color and the sheer weight of it were all there. I stopped the car got out and just looked at the secene for a while when the clouds parted long enough to bathe the barn in color. I only took two shots and they were both wonderful. Tht doesn't happen very often and when it does, I walk away with a big grin on my face.

 

snowed

The temperatures approached 60F today... InJanuary! That's crazy and my friend Pati is probably going nuts. In her opinion, it's not winter without cold and snow. She's from South Dakota, so she would know. Me, I am going to enjoy this brief respite from winter's wrath.

 

the joy of snow

Shoveling and driving aside, this week's two snow storms have really been wonderful. Last year we had no snow to speak of and I missed it. Especially around the holidays.

The best part is lighting a fire and curling up oh the couch with a comforter and a cat. I can be comfy while I look out the bay window and the snow. Even better, add a cup of tea or hot chocolate and I am good all morning.

I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend as much as I am enjoying mine.

dusk

Dusk

 

Perhaps it's that time of the year. The days are short and what little daylight we do get is often shrouded in clouds and morning fog. It's these kinds of days that can have me turning inward, away from friends and family. I know the mood will pass, as it does every year. Still, the early days of winter are tough. I picked this image for today's post because it reflects my mood. Perhaps tomorrow, we'll have some sunshine. I do tend to be an optimist.

impressionist trash

Impressionist trash

One of the very few decent photos to come out of yesterday's trip to Columbus, Ohio. The weather was overcast and dreary, making for some really horrific lighting. Still, you got to shoot in the light you're given when you are outdoors. My buddy Jim and I made the most of it and had a great time.

someplace other

 

Where do you live? Do you live someplace warm? Someplace nice... without cold, sleet, and snow? I live in the cold place with no sunlight for days on end during the winter. It's days like this that make me long for someplace warm. Maybe a nice tropical island with coconuts, palm trees, and sandy beaches.

I've noticed that the older I get, the less tolerant of the winter I have become. I still like looking out the window at the fresh fallen snow. Notice though that I like looking out the window. I don't want to get out in the snow any more. Even looking at the snow from the comfort of my warm home leads to the dreaded thought of driving in the snow, or worse yet, shoveling snow.

So back to my question. Where do you live. If you live on that tropical island, would you mind me visiting for a few of those sunless weeks every winter? I don't eat that much and I can be trained to clean up after myself. Just think about it.

 

first snow 2012

 

What a strange weather pattern we have had this winter and past fall. The unusually warm temperatures mean that not only is Monday's snow fall the first accumulation of 2012, but also the first of the entire season.

Normally we would have had some snow accumulation back in November and again in December. Not this season. We don't even expect this little dusting to last long. temperatures would be back in the forties by the end of the week and the snow will melt by the weekend.

Don't think that I am complaining, I'll take the warm weather while I can. February is just a few weeks away and I am sure that Old Man Winter will wake up and spread his cold blanket over Ohio before Spring arrives in April.