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Week 6: Quiet Calm
The world begins to emerge from its wintry blanket quietly, calmly.
Subtle cues emerge with very little notice.
For this week's photo assignment we will focus on
the quiet calm of the world re-energize around us.
I looked hard for signs of impending Spring this week but I was pretty hard pressed to find anything at all. With snow banks six feet high and temperatures in the minus double digit range; the robins are not emerging, the trees are not budding and the tulips are not poking their heads through the ground.
We continue to be in the depths of winter here without any sign of it letting up anytime soon. We had more snow fall this week, quite a bit of it actually. So, what could I possibly take a photo of that would fit this week's topic?
Then I realized that there is ONE change that has been happening slowly over the last few weeks. The sun is now up when I go to work in the morning and it has not set when I leave work at 5 p.m. That was not the case in early January. It's nice to have longer days, it lifts your spirits and gives you the hope of Spring.
This photo was taken as I was leaving work one day this week BEFORE the big snow storm dumped another foot of the white stuff on the ground. As you can see, the sun is still above the horizon. *smile*
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Our sunset here is 5.38pm as of yesterday it was just wonderful looking out at the window after 5pm and still seeing daylight, it might be grey and depressing but its daylight and that means Spring is coming :) Your snow is *wow* that is so much!
ReplyDeleteTwice that much snow now since the big storm on Wednesday!
DeleteYou are so right. That sun makes it easier to get out in the mornings and evenings!
ReplyDeleteWe too are enjoying slightly longer days. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteBonnie you made a good choice for your photo. A appreciate the longer days too.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to find the signs of Spring when your world is covered in snow! Love your picture and the reminder that the days are (s l o w l y) getting longer!
ReplyDeleteYes, the days ARE getting longer! A gorgeous tranquil photo :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely shot of the sun - it's lovely getting that little bit of extra daylight isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I love it when I can see some light when I go to work!
ReplyDeleteYES BONNIE!!! You took the words out of my mouth here. After getting over a foot of snow this week I was hard pressed to find any signs of spring - except YES - the days are getting longer and it feels great at 5pm when there is still a bit of light. Spring is coming!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy if it came a bit faster. I've had enough of winter.
DeleteI love this photo Bonnie! I'm so glad there is more daylight too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous picture Bonnie. Your winter's are so harsh - you must be thoroughly fed up with the snow by now!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am a bit tired of the snow this year, but I wouldn't have it any other way. *smile*
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