“On the canvas of life,
Every sweep of the brush matters,
Counts for something…”
― Scott Hastie

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Details and tones to focus on during a cold winter day. 😉

Broomsedge is hardly noticed until fall and winter when the warm tones of tan, beige, orange and copper brighten and make themselves apparent.

American pioneer homesteaders used it to make a passable broom. Several handfuls of stems harvested after the first frost tied tightly around a stout stick and trimmed to length made a serviceable broom. But, it wasn’t nearly as durable as bought brooms made today. 

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Markus
2 years ago

A fine All-Over, Earl – creating positive emotions in me through its rhythm and warm colors. This is well suited for this season of short days and – in Central Europe – low temperatures.

Earl
Earl
2 years ago
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Thanks, Markus. Mixed weather here in North America, from winter blizzards to torrential rains and tornados. A new normal, perhaps?

Monte Stevens
2 years ago

I also love this image! I just stared at it for the longest time before scrolling down. Interesting information about them and how people could see how to use them. It reminds me when I was in Singapore over 20 years agon and they had an afternoon downpour that brought down leaves and branches all over the streets. People came out of nowhere with simple brooms like the ones you mentioned and cleaned it all up in a short amount of time. Lovely image, my friend!

Joe
Joe
2 years ago

Lovely image and a quote to match. I like these close-ups where you can search for interesting patterns all day long.

Mark
1 year ago

It looks like a tool that would use less power, produce less noise, and be more meditative in its use than our so-called “modern” blowers. ;-) Happy New Year to you and your family.