It's never been a secret how much I would rather be enjoying the warm days of summer. But, even I'm not immune to beauty of a winter morning.
Stepping into the kitchen for that second cup of coffee, glancing out the window and seeing the skeleton crab apple tree covered in ice crystals. The rising sun making it sparkle like it was clothed in a million tiny diamonds. Still in pj's and bathrobe, I slipped on boots and stepped outside to stand beneath the tree and watch the sun rise.
"There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you. In spring, summer and fall people sorf of have an open season on each other. Only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself."
~ Ruth Stout
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteit's a beautiful thing to see, and then appreciate, beauty even in what we don't or struggle to connect with.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post. no doubt, snow and ice crystals are very magical.
ReplyDeleteand beyond that, you get to see such a magnificent transformation into Spring. must be breathtaking....
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That is so true - I hadn't realised that before, but it's true that there is a feelimg of privacy about winter. I think it also goes beyond the fact that there are fewer people around - sometimes it feels, when alone among wild nature,that one is venturing into the privacy of the trees and birds in a way that one cannot do at other times. It is as if in this quiet season of so much solitude, there are times when we are welcomed as two strangers may greet one another along a lonely road.
ReplyDeleteRuth Stout is absolutely right :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading what you've written. It made me imagine how it is if it was me standing beneath that tree watching the sunrise on a winter morning. Also, it made me wish I'd experience winter. :)
ReplyDeleteAn incredible, quiet moment. Love your words and the quote, Amanda! Have a beautiful weekend. xo
ReplyDeletethis photo is amazing. like you I can appreciate the beauty of winter. and like you I still prefer summer :) happy weekend xxo
ReplyDeleteWonderful post...Even tho I am anxious for Spring I do like the quiet time of Winter...Love the Quote
ReplyDeleteEven tho I am anxious for Spring I do enjoy the quiet time of Winter...Really love the quote...
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Beautiful! So peaceful x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot Amanda!! I've always loved your photos, so much...
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