These images speak to me. Snow drifted over the earth far enough from the beach where a few winter-darkened evergreens are rooted. Dried grasses, flowers and shrubs poked their heads through the snow into the biting wind. All are determined to survive.
The same evergreens in summer are tree green, a colour which disappears with the warmer temperatures and diminished light. Yet, the trees brighten up again as spring takes hold. Their determined vigil in the worst of weather and shortened daylight is inspiring.
The ground vegetation is inspiring too. It provides definition to the snow drifts which follows the contour of the land not far from the beach. The “heads up” attitude of the vegetation stands against all extremes of weather. Individual strands of dried grass stand against the skyline. Determination is on the horizon.
Against the tree line of the park, a few trees look desolate. However, they too have aspirations similar to their compatriots and dream of days when they will stand with others in their own forest.
Sometimes the affairs of nature parallel those of people.
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Great analogy!
This is true. Greetings to you. Hug.
What a good and uplifting essay. Thanks. Love the first photo, well, all of them, but the first one really hits me.
I like the way you observe and think. I like it when bits of vegetation poke up trough the snow,
A lovely, thoughtful post. You are a treasure, Marie.
Good thoughts, Marie.
Burrr, looks cold.
Hello,
Pretty winter landscapes. Pretty sunflower. The last comment is so true.
Take care, enjoy your day!
So much! Thank you Marie. I needed to hear this.
The snow and dark skies reminded me of a WW2 war movie. I kept expecting to see soldier trudging through the snow. Beautiful deep winter colors.
What a beautiful winter landscape! Lovely pictures!
Have a great week and take care...
Titti
This just brought tears to my eyes.
Beautifully written
My heart aches
Sue
No matter how tough winter or people can be, there will always be survivors. Wonderful post, Marie.
I think what has amazed me is the great difference between your winter and summer photos. The change is so dramatic.
I love your comment on my blog today... "Living to be a senior is reason to celebrate one’s body in any form!" It is such Wisdom.
thank you...
A lovely, lovely post...
Even in a desolate landscape, wisdom can be found.
I think we tend to forget this. In Winter. Perhaps more so, when Spring is coming.
Forget to appreciate what is still to be seen, and enjoyed, even though it is not yet, colorful-flower-filled.
Thank you...
Oh what a wonderful post! Lovely photos and such descriptive words.
Wonderful post! You are right and it's beautifly told.
Tough life for those trees!
Awesome winter scenes.
Thank you for recording all this.
The human spirit is strong in the face of difficulty. A lovely post, and so encouraging.
The tenacity of nature is inspiring for all of us. Thanks for reminding me :)
Spring is poking though.
Coffee is on and stay safe
Nature can teach us so much.
Your photography and words are yet again inspiring. I love the seed clinging to the leaf of the sunflower.
Life is tough and resilient, but it can be destroyed by determined effort - and ignorance. Слава Україні!
Such beautiful scenes...the will to.live is strong.
If ever Snow Buntings were to come to PEI you might find them among the grasses poking their heads above the snow. It has been thawing here for several days, but I notice that we had a little fresh snow overnight.
Oh i am truly happy dear Marie for you that spring is arriving and you will soon be witnessing the lush glory of the season that fulfils soul like rain to the desert :)
touching sight how ground plants are trying to break out the white prison of snow and survive :)
the sunflower has power to transform the day indeed :)
hugs and blessings to you and loved ones!!
Wonderful post
:)
Lovely post - a reminder of determination in our world.
I love the way you find beauty in nature, capture it with your camera, and share it with words of wisdom. Thank you Marie!
Beautiful photos and sunflowers are such happy flowers. Keep well Diane
you write so eloquently, your words so descriptive. i am reminded of the difficulty of surviving in the elements. i am reminded of the difficult times so many people are suffering through. the trees, the people of Ukraine, the sunflower was the perfect ending!!
happy weekend marie, we are so lucky aren't we?
Marie,
Such a thoughtful post. I enjoyed reading it . In Floirda we do not see snow anymore. The photos of the evergreens in the snow are lovely.
a great expression of survival ... I needed that today.
Thanks, Marie
just lovely stuff.
Wow, a lot of snow! It will take awhile to get rid of that!I used to enjoy getting out in Winter but no more. As I age I have been listening to my body. It is telling me to act my age. Lol.💖
Beautiful scenes!
Winter has bud us good bye, but these photos make me a tiny bit nostalgic.
Your photographs are beyond beautiful, Marie. I feel the snow and the trees and grass that is still there no matter how much snow comes. You have a real gift. Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a perfect way to end this bittersweet post, Marie, of how even Nature struggles to keep alive and resilient. God have mercy!
Lovely photo's, but it looks so cold I'm shivering. I've been chanting come on spring now for a while. The news from Ukraine is so sad, so frustrating. I wonder who will step up to stop Putin. What a monster he is.
There's nothing I can add to what's already been said. I appreciate your words of wisdom..."determination." Mary
I love your beautiful snow photos. The sunflower is gorgeous. Sunflowers are my favorite flowers.
Yes, you are right...they do!
: )
Lovely images! I love sunflowers!
Happy weekend to you!
Wow! Those are dramatic photos!
Hi Marie, Just stopping by again to say HI. I had another thought about these photos of the trees and the snow. I hope that someday next summer you will go to the same spots and take pics of these trees in their summer glory. It would be so interesting to compare. Wishing you a peaceful week ahead. John
John,
I was thinking the same thing! I’ll be back there later this year.
Marie
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