...If you stop and look for it. Today I found myself near a local Reservoir called Rocky Gorge and stopped to take some pictures. I didn't have my tripod, but I got a few nice shots anyway. I have always been in the habit of trying to be present wherever I am, and winter in Maryland is no exception. It is usually wet and a bit dreary, but there exists color and texture and layers of subtle beauty under the gray clouds. There are no big skies, or mountains or craggy vistas, but I love the trees and the endless variety of the landscape here. I love that you can't stop things from growing here-even in winter. The life of the land refuses to be quenched--no matter how dreary things get, you can usually find something green, or one of a million other colors. Here is winter as I've seen it for most of the last 38 years.
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, so beautiful photos. You're such an optimist, I have a hard time with winter here.... I still like my mountains and crisp white snow
ReplyDeleteThis is Jake's favorite type of weather, because it reminds him of Oregon. So for sure he finds the beauty where others have a hard time finding it. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThis eastern girl sure loves to read posts like this about the beauty of this part of the country. Thanks!
ReplyDeletegorgeous. makes me miss lake elkhorn!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs Kellie. You can feel the rain when looking at them. Well done.
ReplyDeletevery cozy. I love the beauty of every season, I've never been one to call a day ugly. though slushy dirty gray snow that you have to slog through comes verrry close!!
ReplyDeletebare trees are my favorite thing about winter. their fractal beauty is simply stunning.
What a way to be present in the moment! I'm afraid my favorite part of winter in Maryland is when it suddenly turns into spring all at once. So I appreciate this reminder that there is more to winter than getting through it. :) I especially like #5 & #6--the russet/gold contrasted with the gray is lovely, as are the contrasting textures.
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