Winter is slowly creeping up on us. We had our first snowfall this weekend, and although it was not signifigant, it was a clear reminder that the colder weather is inevitable.
Don’t get me wrong… I love the snow and cold weather. I love tobogganing and snowball fights. I love ice skating and building snowmen. I love the incredible silence in the morning after snow has blanketed the streets.
But, being out on Sunday made me see it all a little differently.
After walking through snow covered paths, and seeing nothing but the dull grey and brown palette of winter, I am longing for the spring. I miss the smattering of bright colours and feeling of rebirth. I miss the unexplainable antipation in the air, and the smell of the wet soil. I miss seeing the first flowers pop out of the ground, and wondering when the next ones will push through next. I miss feeling the air get warmer, as the days grow longer.
Oh, I miss the spring!
I will accept the snow and cold, along with shortened days. I will watch the chickadees play, while scraping the frost from my car windows. I will trek across the ice covered paths, and build snow forts with my kids.
I will do it, because in a few days things are going to start turning around again. The days will once again get longer, and spring will slowly creep back .
The texture used in the above picture was by the amazing Kim Klassen.
This photograph and your work on it is just phenomenal!! Gorgeous!
Excellent composition and beautiful texture treatment.
delicate composition, very nicely done
So very pretty. Soft, subtle tones.
I love the texture and the treatment here, very fitting for the image.
This is a beautiful image, Krista. Chickadees have such wonderful, bright spirits, braving the winter. I’m not a fan of snow and ice, either. But soon it will be spring again.
Thank you for your lovely comments – they are much appreciated! – g