Lately it’s been a bit of a challenge to settle down to write a post. Whether due to lack of time or lack of brain, I have been remiss. But yesterday, I couldn’t help but be inspired.
When I went out to get my mail, my friend across the street was coming out as well. We stopped and chatted for a while in the road, both amazed at the sunny, balmy 56˚ weather. But alas, there was work on my desk and I needed to go back in, balmy or not. At my computer, I looked out the window at the sun streaming onto my back porch. Certainly going a mere 15′ from my Mac wouldn’t really be absconding from work, would it?
I looked down, over the porch railing, and saw an array of amazing textures and light. Just last week, it had been -1˚ in the morning, and these warm temps were resulting in a momentary thaw and so many abstract visions. I grabbed my camera and took some photos because … well, I needed to.
Melting ice was beginning to stream into the yard, and there were a few bright berries left on the bushes.
The twisted base of one of the hydrangeas defied a sense of scale; I could be looking down into a canyon …
or watching a snowy river rush by.
The intricate patterns of nature are stunning even in their most dormant stages. Sometimes even more so.
And then I really needed to get back to work.
Still A Dreamer 
This time of year has all its own special colors and textures. I enjoyed your post and photographs, Jeanne!
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Thanks, Lavinia. I just really needed to capture some amazing nature, even if I couldn’t go too far. :-) I’ll be by soon …
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Love this blog … and the beautiful photographs (especially the one where you point out it is like looking into a canyon). And I agree wholeheartedly about the beauty in nature. Thanks for always reminding us, Jeanne.
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Thanks so much, Pat, and for stopping by and commenting. You know it’s appreciated! Jeanne
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Beautiful! Sometimes the simplest scenes create intricate details and patterns. The small stones, the hollow stems, a berry, the fractals of ice. Isn’t it all amazing!?!
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It is to me, so I’m always happy that others see this simple beauty as well. Thanks, Cheryl.
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A lovely, creative break from work Jeanne! It’s easier to see the unexpected beauty in this bare season.
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It’s so true. And I really needed to grab that little photography break – such simple things make us happy, no?
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Yes, you needed to! Because your artist’s eye saw something very interesting. I’m glad you shared it with us, and I hope the weather treats you well. We had three very cold days last week, then yesterday it was a bit milder — but tomorrow comes a storm — again!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. You’re right – sometimes you just have to take that moment and follow your instincts and heart. So many cardinals here each year. Sometimes 4 or 5 males all hanging out in the same hedge not far from the house, which is unusual. Perhaps I’ll get a chance to sneak out and catch them, too!
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