Part 2 of a series where we feature photos we like.
We just got a quarter to a half inch of snow on the 22nd of December. The likelihood that it will stay until Christmas this year is low. So, here is one of our favorite snowy/frosty day pictures to help you get into the seasonal mood.
We've found a good hoar frost is a great opportunity for pictures on the farm. And, this is one that has grown on me over time. This picture was taken (we think) in 2010.
One of the best things about living on the farm is the requirement that we go outside frequently. Of course, we spend much more time inside during the Winter months, but we still get out there. And, because we do, we don't miss the wide variety of clothing nature gives our surroundings. That is, we don't miss it as long as we take a moment to stop trudging to the barn or compost pile or wherever the poultry are right now and raise our heads for a good look around. Yes, sometimes that means wiping the tears from our eyes that a strong North wind can cause in cold weather, but we still do it.
A hoar frost, like the one above, comes when there is an ice fog, which implies little to no wind. While pictures of hoar frost in the sun can be amazing, this one reminds me of the feel of that day better than many. The stillness, the silence and the beauty made it difficult to want to do more than turn in circles in a single spot. Why would you want to infringe on the silence by taking a step?
This picture, and the day it was taken, reminds me to think about things I like. Textures, sounds and colors that I find fascinating. It also reminds me to be calm and remember people, places and things I am fond of.
We hope everyone can find a moment of peace to reflect on what they love.
Again, Merry Christmas.
We just got a quarter to a half inch of snow on the 22nd of December. The likelihood that it will stay until Christmas this year is low. So, here is one of our favorite snowy/frosty day pictures to help you get into the seasonal mood.
One of the best things about living on the farm is the requirement that we go outside frequently. Of course, we spend much more time inside during the Winter months, but we still get out there. And, because we do, we don't miss the wide variety of clothing nature gives our surroundings. That is, we don't miss it as long as we take a moment to stop trudging to the barn or compost pile or wherever the poultry are right now and raise our heads for a good look around. Yes, sometimes that means wiping the tears from our eyes that a strong North wind can cause in cold weather, but we still do it.
A hoar frost, like the one above, comes when there is an ice fog, which implies little to no wind. While pictures of hoar frost in the sun can be amazing, this one reminds me of the feel of that day better than many. The stillness, the silence and the beauty made it difficult to want to do more than turn in circles in a single spot. Why would you want to infringe on the silence by taking a step?
This picture, and the day it was taken, reminds me to think about things I like. Textures, sounds and colors that I find fascinating. It also reminds me to be calm and remember people, places and things I am fond of.
We hope everyone can find a moment of peace to reflect on what they love.
Again, Merry Christmas.
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