They stand up to the wind with a strength which is admirable because this time of year only skeletons remain. These remnants of wildflowers which grace the boardwalk in warmer weather, stand tall as the snow accumulates around them.
Buried beneath the fluffy blanket, the seeds for another bloom wait for the earth to warm after the snow melts. Now the stems and a few basket-like tops of St. Anne’s lace are all that remain of last summer’s wild beauty.
Goldenrod is not so pretty now but its stoicism is admirable. Along the shoreline, it survives the worst of the elements as it is battered by the salty spray from the icy water until the harbour freezes. They will welcome the ice when it finally covers the harbour this year.
It is easy to overlook the brown wild things along the shoreline since the elements require your full attention much of the time.
The details of the environment are not usually the focus of attention. However, if you pause and look, you may be inspired by their skyward reach, defying the odds, holding on in a harsh world. Besides, who of us keeps the beauty of our prime?
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Wild things . . . I think you love them. :)
Reminds me of that popular crossword puzzle term -- "sere."
Hello,
Beautiful collection of images. Have a happy day and a great weekend ahead!
Lovely images and thoughts. I admire the elegance of those hardy survivors, but do understand the longing for green...
There is a certain beauty about those brown stems and empty seed heads. I am often drawn to these things. Your pictures are fantastic .
Words and photographs keep these wild things alive. As they change so does the seasons, they are the survivors.
Have a wonderful weekend.
The bare beauty of a winter.
Wonderful shots, Marie.
Well said. I agree that we don't usually appreciate the brown branches of yesterday's flowers, but you did just a great job with those pictures that I am glad to see them there, looking brave and sturdy. :-)
The tenacity of weeds.
Sometimes the greatest beauty is in "the details," Marie, so I'm glad you've drawn attention to these. Besides, "weeds" are most often my favorite flowers!
Many years ago it was a self-imposed challenge to identify wildflowers in winter, based on the battered stalks and withered leaves that were left standing, or poking above the snow. With a little dedicated effort one could become quite good at it.
Love these shots Marie. I agree that we should look more carefully and appreciate nature around us in all seasons ✨
Some beautiful pictures! Thoughtful words too...
Love from Titti
such a beautiful expression of words!! i too have looked at these thin, remnants of beauty in the same way and i am able to find the beauty in them during the winter!! pretty pictures marie, we are expecting snow today!! YaY!!!
Oh Marie, how simply gorgeous.
The "weeds" are beautiful. I love your description about them standing tall along the water's edge.
Your photos certainly are keepers.
Sue
A thoughtful post! Each season has its own beauty.
Oh, I think they are beautiful in their own right....someone the other day posted dried poppy heads and they were so beautiful. I always like to take time and look if I can.
It is truly amazing that any plants can live through conditions of summer and winter on your coasts.
The wild things make great pictures!
this is poetic :)
i wonder what makes the so tough to survive harshness of weather ,astonishing!
standing within piled snow they look sublime and determined :)
loved the sharing so much
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