The boundaries of possible
The boundaries of possible

I’ve found myself fascinated by the almost abstract patterns that the recent sticking snow made out of ordinary objects, such as this bush in front of our house. It’s amazing this much snow could rest upon these small limbs — even deep within the bush and the almost vertical ones. Never underestimate the wonders nature can provide.

This year is almost over. I’ve certainly been aware of my blessings this year and I look forward to seeing what next year might hold. May it bring each of you good health, happiness and fulfillment!

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Mark
Mark
13 years ago

This bush without the snow probably wouldn’t look as good. Like fog, I think snow can be a great simplifier as a compositional tool.

Monte Stevens
13 years ago

I agree with Mark, also. Nature has a way of creating such beautiful patterns with snow and ice. As I’ve aged I’ve found it more difficult to stay in the cold to search out these beautiful images. Well done here, Earl. And, the black and white works!

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Monte Stevens

Monte, Perhaps I’m getting myself conditioned a bit to the cold by going out for an hour each morning walking those dogs. They never even seem to notice the cold while I’m bundled up like it’s the arctic. Usually by the time we get back home I’ve forgotten about it too. Thanks!

Steve Skinner
13 years ago

Those old bushes and trees can support tons of snow!

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Steve Skinner

Yeah, Steve, it’s amazing isn’t it. There had to be 75-100lbs of snow on that bush (you can only see part of it in this photo) but I guess it’s all so evenly distributed. Happy New Year!

don
don
13 years ago

The snow covered, even on tiny branches, transforms them into a thing of beauty. Fine shot.

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  don

Thanks, Don. I hope you have a wonderful New Year.

Anita Jesse
13 years ago

Nice to have Nature reminding us of those lessons about simplification. Much for me to think about. Thanks.

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Anita Jesse

Anita, much I need to consider as well. It’s easy to drift off the path if I don’t keep focused. A Happy New Year to you!

Markus Spring
13 years ago

Earl, you have chosen a fine image for year’s end. Having lived all my life in a country, where winter marks a turning point in the year, I do fully enjoy a snow-clad landscape. And of course it is an excellent occasion for photography, too, even more as much of photography is a process of selection, of eliminating details to guide the view to the very substance.

I wish you and your wife a Happy and Healthy New Year with enough energy to continue your important work.

Markus

Ken Bello
13 years ago

A fine image, Earl. Happy New Year.

Journey Photographic
13 years ago

I love these snow branch abstracts, well done! And have a Happy New Year!