Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Quiet Winter on the Island

It is the start of winter here.  The ground is cold but not frozen.  The trees have lost their leaves.  I feel the retraction of the sun and the shift to cloudier days and longer nights.  On this island, winter brings with it a dragging grayness in the sky.  I will admit I do struggle through the winter.  I miss the blue sky and sunlight.  At home I seek out warmth,  a wood fire, a cup of hot tea, a cozy blanket, extra socks and a good book.  I read, I write, I paint and I cook.

It is quiet on the island, the tourists and summer companies have all gone home.  Although I love the peace and quiet I find that I must discipline myself to get out of the house as I could turn into a hermit. I use photography as a means to record things that appeal to me.  Color, shape, line, texture and mood can be caught in a photo.  I find it interesting to take photos of the winter fog.


...and the fog rolls in again ... a white darkness...





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