Friday, February 4, 2011

Shadows in the Snow

Welcome to Shadow Shot Sunday and Seasonal Sundays.

We woke to a soft layer of winter white on Friday morning.



As I looked down to the terrace there was
a mirror image of the table and chairs.



Graceful, architectural images
appeared on the powder covered steps . . .



And began to mix with those from nature.



I noticed the black and white check
pattern and smiled to myself.



Our walk was a silent one
among the shadows of the trees . . .



Long, lean, and void of any leaves.



Shadows cast upon small drifts along the rocks
gave the appearance of hills and valleys . . .



And painted the snow covered
path with layers of charcoal.

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

30 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Well, I don't envy you the snow, but your shadow shots are fantastic!! I love them all, but particularly the furniture on the deck! Beautiful! Hope you your weekend is going well! Enjoy! Stay warm!

    sylvia

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  2. KatFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    These are lovely shots! I got to battle I35 Friday, so needless to say I didn't have much good to say about the snow haha. It was pretty though, and I love how it muffles sound in the morning. Well, except for the crunch of fenders :) Kat

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  3. LynnFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Beautiful pics Sarah! I know you're lovin' the snow, enjoy:@)

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  4. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)February 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Sarah, I love the pictures with the railing shadow! Isn't it amazing how little details show up on the snow that you might not see otherwise? Linda

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  5. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Sarah, you can sendme that snow any day! Your photos are beautiful!

    Have a beautiful PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    Giveaway ends Feb.11th

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  6. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)February 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful shots, beautifully written, beautiful post...
    hugs ~lynne~

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  7. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Snow is beautiful--in moderation. Yours was a moderate snowfall!

    SILLY SHADOW DITTY

    Shadows may or may not be
    Patterns of urbanity.
    If a shadow threatens you,
    Here, my dear, is what to do:
    Grab the shadow by the throat,
    Toss it to a billy goat,
    So the goat can chomp and chew,
    Keeping it away from you!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Chiseled Shadows

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  8. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Enjoyed seeing your shadow shots, but don't envy you with the snow. Predicted here tomorrow night and again Tues. into Wed. - I have had enough.
    I need warm temps and sunshine.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Hlenda

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  9. Red Couch RecipesFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Just beautiful Sarah. I love the checked shadow too. Joni

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  10. Natasha in OzFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Sarah, I would love to see a bit of snow today! It is so hot and humid here in Brisbane today. I tried going for a swim but even the pool temperature has reached about 34 degrees (about 90F I think?) so it is better to just stay inside!

    Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving such sweet comments recently. I really appreciate your friendship and support.

    Best wishes and happy weekend,
    Natasha.
    xo

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  11. PondsideFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I love the way that the shadows on the snow create a landscape from another world - not exactly miniature, but that's the best word I can think of. Can't you just imagine tiny villages tucked into the valleys in one of the photos?...a wagon train of fairies making its way across the charcoal plains.....an entire imagined world, until the snow melts.

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  12. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Artistic forms of shadows!

    My shadow shots

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  13. indicaspeciesFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    These are lovely shots.

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  14. MaryFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Your railing & table shadow are lovely~ I especially like the one blended with your trees & shrubs! What a nice surprise to find :-)

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  15. Hootin AnniFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I'm such a wuss when it comes to winter....but your photos are a delight. Especially the walk in silence...I could go for that any ol' day.


    A Seagull Shadow

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  16. La Table De NanaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    The railing is perfect..How can a shadow sketch so perfectly!?:)

    Love the lone figure w/ the words:)

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  17. Keetha BroylesFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful Shadow Shots

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  18. MaggieFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Wonderful shadow captures, the terrace & steps look so very different from when I saw them last!

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  19. JojoFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Don't you just love the quietness that comes with snow!!! I love how the sun is out and you were able to capture the shadows in the snow.

    The black and white checked pattern is so beautiful!

    Happy day to you.

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  20. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love it when the sun comes out after a snow...
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  21. KathleenFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Great shadow shots, Sarah! The sun is out today, so I hope away some more or the many inches we have left. It rained hard last night, but still so much remains.
    I went to WS outlet Friday. You could do downhill skiing on the mountains in the parking lot. Those will be there till April, unless it gets really warm, please.
    Just got an oil delivery...4,00 a gallon..200 gallons, ouch!!!!

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  22. SerendipityFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely shadowy series - I like the third best :-)

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  23. Susan FreemanFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful pics ~ everything so still, so lovely!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  24. The TablescaperFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Lucky you that it was only a blanket of snow. Right now we're surrounded by mounds of ice. Such beautiful photos, love the shadow play.

    - The Tablescaper

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  25. Johanna GehrleinFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    you have really a special talent to see the beauty everywhere.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  26. On Crooked CreekFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Sarah,
    Lovely photography! This is my favorite Season and I love SNOW! Thank you for finding the beauty in the midst of this frigid weather!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  27. Hey HarrietFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I love these! Shadows upon snow is so pretty! I hope you have a great week :)

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  28. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    How pretty, Sarah! I love seeing snow like that...so pristine and beautiful! They say we may get more Thursday. I hope not! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  29. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Lovely photos, Sarah! I hope it has warmed up there again!

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  30. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Sarah, how nice that you had black and white checks in the snow - the perfect shadow shot for you. Your photos are beautiful! laurie

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