It was, as one of my dear friends noted yesterday morning, an "enchanting" display of nature's beauty. The air shimmered with bits of frost sailing from tree limbs, the air was filled with diamonds taking flight! As my friend also observed, it is difficult to photograph, especially if trying to replicate what was seen. Some things we can only capture in the abstract, or in our own imaginations; and to each pair of eyes, "enchantment" is an individual and personal thing that defies translation. So, for me, the "enchantment" was not only the scenes, but the journey as well, chasing the illusive image, trying to "capture" it all. Each one of us finds our own enchantments...thank you for allowing me to share mine!
And thank you for stopping by to visit this past week. That cup of chai, together, was such a joy! It staved off those low-teens temperatures and gave such cheer! I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
I'm not real excited about the Army-Navy game, but perhaps they'll surprise....besides, we've had a bushel of excitement in the SouthEast Conference this season, so we probably need a little rest before the BCS championship. My loyalties are torn as I originate from the West Coast, so I can't deny having a little love for those Ducks. OTOH, I'm a sucker for Cam Newton and his blazing smile!
Take care everyone!
See you Monday!
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Like you, I've never been felt any of my ice or frost photos really captured the scene in front of me. Perhaps it's because when I zoom out it all runs together. When I zoom in, I lose the scope. I just can't get it right. To me, the closest thing I've ever seen that comes close is that winter scene in the movie Dr. Zhivago. Remember that? It was fake, of course, but still came pretty close to capturing that feel.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice picture -- one expects to hear the tinkling of tiny bells.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn! So lovely to hear from you, girl!! Nice to have you drop by with a comment. Please give me the URL of your blog. I can't find you anymore....!! And I miss you!
ReplyDeleteVicki! I love your mind! What a delightful comment!! Thanks much!
Elora
Lovely picture, Elora. It looks like a scene from Narnia. Magical.
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ReplyDeleteHey, Beth!
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you! Thank you soooo much! I'll have to go back and re-read Narnia! Been a while. I suspect, though, that you are talking about the movie??
NCMW, hope you got my email yesterday!
Elora