Bowing to Winter

Posted by Betsy Barron (Glenmoore, United States) on 18 December 2007 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.

It's almost here. We are only days away from the Winter Solstice.

Lately, I have been getting up earlier in an effort to get a jump on the day - I don't mind that it's pitch black because I get to be a part of the light coming up - the full first light-serene-quiet-peaceful-sunrise morning experience. Even if I can't be outside with my camera, I still enjoy this time.

To think there were entire years of my life where I slept through these times of the day!?

Please visit Justin Gaynor's holiday photoblog http://www.tistheseasonphotoblog.com/
It rocks!

Come see me at the 'Brilliant Women' Exhibit - July 11- Sept 1st ~ Click here for more info http://www.thebetsy.com

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Comments (13)

ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Great shot, very nice softness and colors, great perspective and pov !

18 Dec 2007 2:53am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Whistled...it's so beautiful in warm earthy tones, I see you had no problem with that title ;) I tried to visit your suggestion but for some reason it takes forever and I lose patience:)

18 Dec 2007 6:46am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

also to let you know that I don't disrespect your suggestion, I clicked it. Then I went to the washroom, washed my hands, petted my cats (I have 3) went to the kitchen microwaved a whole wheat Bagel for one minute then sliced it and put it in the toaster, than added margarine and pb and went to sit in front of my computer, where the site was still uploading, so I decided to leave the sight unseen and suddenly a photo of a beautiful dog appeared, so I thought oh good, finally and then my computer crashed. See, i take your suggestions very seriously ;)

18 Dec 2007 7:02am

@Lorraine: You are too funny L... sorry it's not loading for you - if you google Justin Gaynor and photoblog you might link to his site, then to the holiday site faster. It's a collaborative photoblogger site with a holiday theme (as you can tell!) I take your suggestions very seriously, too... keep 'em coming! enjoy your bagel!

Jennifer from Charleston, United States

marvelous composition. the mild tones and softness are beautiful.

18 Dec 2007 8:10am

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Dreamy!

18 Dec 2007 9:40am

Russ from New Hanover, PA, United States

I like the soft, muted colors in this one. Do you know what sort of plant this is? I never saw this before.

18 Dec 2007 11:31am

@Russ: hey russ - I'm not sure either - it looked very much like a late season hydrangea, dried and brown - but don't rely on my field ID skills!!

Luis Rodrigues from Lisbon, Portugal

A elegant photo! Dream colors!

18 Dec 2007 5:53pm

Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, Québec, Canada

Beautiful composition and superb softness!

18 Dec 2007 6:45pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

This is just brilliant Betsy!!

18 Dec 2007 9:44pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

LOL you're funny, mmm okay, I have an idea, he can visit me, I'm easy, in a photoblogish kinda way ;)

19 Dec 2007 7:24am

Anita from West Nottingham, United States

Lovely colors, depth of field, and light! Very nice. Did you take this photo early in the morning? I am trying to get up early also, but...... I find it difficult to get out in the cold early in the day.

19 Dec 2007 7:55am

@Anita: around 9:30am... not so early - usually I drop the kids at preschool and try to shoot for an hour -- I wish I could be out in the early am, but alas, the kiddies!!