Joy: Solitude






What I miss most about winter is the solitude...especially during a heavy snowfall.  I love the way the snow blankets all the sounds. And the world becomes quiet. I miss little fluffy snow flurries that dance in the sky like faeries.

Snow is magical.

Snow brings me lot's of joy.

But what I really miss is...a good snowfall that lasts for hours and hours and makes the world white.  And clean (at least temporarily). Funny, how when you don't have it, you want it so badly.

*Sigh*

Thank goodness for photography, right?  These 2 photos are bringing me much peace today.  I love the quiet mood and feeling of solitude I sense when looking at these.  Just letting the world slow down for a bit...so I can catch my breath.

Hoping you find a few moments of peace and solitude today.

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21 comments:

So true, I love the way sounds are so different and peacefull when the snow is on the ground....
Super duper great shots here again my friend.

Wow, I experienced such calm and quiet emotions when I looked at these images. They are BEAUTIFUL.

photo #2 is just AMAZING! i am gasping over it!

beautiful picks - that 2nd one is just gorgeous in composition

Oh, these are stunning photographs. I love them both. Thanks for introducing us to mark.os.

Those photos bring me peace too!

These pictures are gorgeous!

wow ~these are so amazing...so agree with the snow, brings peace and solitude although when it does in Texas it is excitement too!!!!

Love the photos, they are amazing. I live those pictures, there is definately peace and serenity, sometimes even a hibernation mode. lol. Beautiful post. take care.

Beautiful photos and post. I too love winter and the solitude of the snow that it creates. Thanks.

I love snow too - but I'm so looking forward to it being summer here in New Zealand. I've already had 2 winters this year! I love these photos - especially the first one - really magical.

I have to nod and agree as you just described what happened to us today! I had to drag my kiddos in tonight from shoveling! Its so pretty and white and fresh!! And tranquil, that too :)

where do you live ?
when the snow has blanketed wisconsin and the earth around me is silent...except for my whining....and white, you are more than welcome to come visit !

oops...I missed a post or two !
so california, huh !
come february I will hate you a little...I hope you're okay with that...well, not really hate hate, but wanting to change places with you for sure :)

Great new header for the holidays. The top picture speaks to me of solitude. Just beautiful! Now I really need some time of solitude.

I love snow too. Makes the world pretty to me. The second picture is hauntingly beautiful.

I miss snow too. We rarely get it here and if we do it's gone in less than a day. I love the pictures :)

Oh my soul! These are amazing, peaceful shots - I can feel the quiet. Like elk, here in NE Texas, snow is also exciting - there are rumors we may have snow flurries tomorrow and we are all agog!

:) Debi

I totally get what you mean about the quiet and peace. I'm a native SoCal gal and have never been anywhere else, so I'm not comfortable with snow and cold wet. I feel that sense of quiet and peace when I sit on the beach alone, after the summer crowds have gone. Similar idea, different form of water.

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