Winter Wonders
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a crisp winter breeze
golden grass glowing brightly
anchors my heart strings
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I haven’t been getting outside much lately, at least not to parks or long nature walks where I usually find beauty to photograph and feed my soul. To keep that part of me alive, I’m posting a collection of images I’ve taken over the last couple of winters.
May you find beauty to fill your heart and soul.
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Oh, Brad, Your photos are a visual gift. Yes, filling my heart and soul. A beautiful post!
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Thank you Erika. I’m touched by your words and grateful that my photos are received so deeply.
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Can always feel your love for Nature through your words and artist’s eye in how you see her. Thank you!
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How sweet. I’m delighted that my love for her shines through Tania! 🙏
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💚🌿🍀🕊 sure does!
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The images are great Brad. Your words beautiful.
Have a good one.
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Thank you Drew. I’m delighted that you’re back in WP land.
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Thanks
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Beautiful Brad! I haven’t been getting out as much either lately – but that’s mostly on account of our -30 windchills! 🙃🥶 Tis the season for indoor activities and enjoying the beauty of nature from the window – and past photos! 😊 Hopefully we’ll both be able to get out soon!
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Wow Julie! I can’t imagine -30! Stay safe and warm. Thank goodness for heaters, windows, and imagination. 🙂
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Yes, with these temps lately, I’m truly grateful for a warm home! 😊
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Me too, although I’m using a space heater to warm up my room!
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Space heater to the rescue!
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Wow. Brad. Those images are gorgeous. They’re the next best thing to seeing it in person. I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been outside much lately. And beautiful poem. Time to get outside, I think, and anchor those heartstrings. ❤
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LOL. You’re quite the cheerleader today Diana! Anchors away. 😜
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Lol. Cheers!
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Brilliant pictures of winter, Brad and the poem too is simple and beautiful.
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Thank you Kamal. 🙏
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You are always welcome Brad.
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Your poem and pictures really capture the beauty of winter.
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Thank you Nadja.
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Your images are beautiful. I can’t keep my off on the last one with all of the clouds. Stay well ~ Bernice
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Thank you Bernice. I hope it helps you find peace and joy in the now!
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Yes, it has. Thank you.
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Stunning photos. I hope you are able get out to walk a little
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Thank you Bella. I did finally get out today, but just for a brief walk due to cold temps.
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I guess it is pretty cold where you are. We had about -2.
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Ugh!
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🥶 exactly
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Wonderful images….thank you. Winter is definitely with us….coldest here in a long while. Stay warm and well and may your creative juices continue to flow:)X
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Thank you Janet. We’re having an unusually cold spell too with temps below 20 F for the next week and 3 days about 8F (-13C) at night. I just took a very brisk walk!
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Unusually cold here as well but nothing like your freezing temperatures. Keep walking and stay warm. :)X
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Thanks Janet. I actually went on a very brief walk yesterday. 🙂
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🙂
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The golden grass does feel like magical beauty to me. All your pictures are filled with the experience of peace and beauty in them, certainly reached my heart.
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Yay! I’m delighted to know they touched your heart. 😍
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Lovely pictures, they all have great texture.
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Thank you Andrea.
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That first one actually reminds me of summer. 🙂 Love them all, especially the reflection.
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Thanks Julie. It does have a summer look, except for the bare trees.
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I’ve also been stuck inside more than I’d like. Thank you for bringing the beauty of nature inside with your gorgeous photos.
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You’re most welcome. I’m happy to share some beauty with you. 🙂
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Brad,
I love, love, love the photo with the reflected trees in the rippling water. Just stunning.
Glad to hear you are well.
I hope you can get yourself back outside soon. I know what a difference it makes to me to have that fresh air and sunlight.
Take care.
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Thanks Ali. I was mesmerized by the reflections rippling on the water that day. I got out for a brief walk in the cold today. be well.
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Creative haiku. 💖 Sometimes clouds leave me in awe – your capture of the sky is an example of that.
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Thank you Michele. I’m delighted you enjoyed them. Clouds are fascinating. I used to spend more time watching the sky. ☁ 💖
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It is easy to get caught up and forget to look up.
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Yes. 🙂
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Wow Brad that’s beautiful
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Thank you Shraddha. 🙂
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Love the photos, Brad. They brought a smile to my face and filled me with hope. Despite the darkness encompassing the globe, there is still so much beauty. ❤️
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Yay! I’m happy to know my photos brought you a smile Tanya. Yes, we need to find and share all the good we can. Hugs and stuff… 💞
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Hugs and stuff right back ❤️
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Thanks. 🙂
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Yessss
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Thanks!
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Same here, Brad. I don’t get out very much these days, and I have similar inspiration from photographing outdoors. Love these images! Thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome Ka. I’m delighted they could bring some joy or inspiration. take good care…
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thank you!
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Such lovely pictures which we all need right now, thank you
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You’re welcome Jack. Agreed we all need extra care and upliftment.
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nice haiku😊
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wonderful pictures too 😍
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Thank you Shraddha. I’m glad you enjoyed them both. May your week be full of beauty.
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Great haiku and truly stunning captures, Brad!! love it!
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Thank you Kirt. I’ve been getting out a bit in our crazy cold but beautiful weather. It’s due to be near zero F the next few nights!
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Brr…that is not the norm for your part of the world is it?
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No we’ve had an unusual cold spell hanging over the area for a week and now snow today and tomorrow.
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Wow….I talked to our Seattle girls yesterday and they are getting walloped with snow……
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Yes, lots of the country is getting snow and cold. A real winter for a change!
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No kidding. Looks beautiful!!
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Amazing pictures, can feel the moments in them and love your writing – the haiku was beautiful!
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Thank you Tiffany. May beauty fill your heart and week.
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Thank you and same to you Brad!
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Such lovely pictures Brad! There is something so special about winter, when the air is clear and the sun is bright – I love how the shadows on the snow turn blue and the air is crispy… yes please do find the energy to go outside and enjoy it as soon as you can! ♥
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Thanks Wendy. I love snow, winter not so much, especially the crazy cold spell we’re having with near zero F the next few nights!
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I know what you mean- today we had the east Siberian wind, eeek! I really needed my faux fur snow boots and hooded jacket! Next week we’re going to have the south wind and rain, though – so I’m enjoying the winter sun while I can ☺
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Good plan!
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Your cloud pictures are amazing, Brad. A beautiful haiku.
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Thanks Robbie. I’m glad you enjoy them.
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I can’t wait until we can be outside again! This polar bit really has to go for awhile. Lovely shots–thanks for sharing the joy.
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Agreed. We’re headed below zero tonight!
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Us too. Ugh. Even the dog doesn’t want to go out.
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I enjoyed all these photos. The bottom one with the clouds is phenomenal!
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Why it’s so important to keep these memories 🙏🏾
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Agreed Jude.
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Brilliant photography 👍🙂🙂 o
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Thank you and welcome.
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