Back Road Stream (Click to enlarge.)Bittersweet! (Click to enlarge.)Bittersweet!! (Click to enlarge.)Arriving in The Lakes Region (Click to enlarge.)The Lakes Region (Click to enlarge.)Twilight Field (Click to enlarge.)Fremont Bandstand (Click to enlarge.)Fremont Light Display (Click to enlarge.)
The Day after Christmas
Nottingham Neighborhood Walk (Click to enlarge.)Nottingham Neighborhood Walk (Click to enlarge.)Icy Branches (Click to enlarge.)
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Beautiful photos, Liz! My favorites were the Lakes Region and the closeup photos of berries and branches. That last photo is stunning–but I’m not certain what “the Roberto Collection” is.
Thank you, Merril. Roberto is my son-in-law. He works as a park ranger in San Diego. He’s been texting us the most gorgeous landscape photos, which I need to collect and share on occasion.
I wish you and all around you a happy and blessed New Year, Liz! What a wonderful outlook. This Fremont Light Display is excellent too. Now its clear, you in the “New World” know how to celebrate the darkest winter with the brightest mood. 😉 Here we have a public Christmas tree, looking like on a pilgrimage to nowhere. xx Michael
Thank you, Jill! I was immediately drawn to the bandstand as we drove through town and made my husband turn around and park. I’m glad I did! Happy New Year to you and your family as well, Jill.
Thank you, Marina! Luckily, the still images didn’t capture my hollering as I tried to extricate myself from some very thorny brambles down by that frozen stream.
This is what our winters should look like in southeastern Wisconsin, but unfortunately they don’t. What beautiful photos and memories to cherish all around. 🙂
Thank you, Mary Jo. Winters in southeastern New Hampshire are warmer than they were when I was a kid–or even when I moved back up here twenty years ago.
We certainly did!! Snowstorm last night and another one heading our way tonight. Battening down the hatches. Not certain if that is the correct image LOL. Stocked up on tea and hot chocolate!!!
I like both of the Fremont shots and the icy branches. They’re beautiful. Is it your tradition to go for a drive on Christmas Eve? Autumn loves to see the Christmas lights in the neighborhood. The white Christmas is beautiful. You had more snow than we did in Portland. The San Diego shot is stunning. Yes, we had storms and heavy rainfall a few days. The sun came out yesterday. Happy New Year to you!
Thank you, Miriam. My husband gets the credit for the icy branches. Yes, it’s a family tradition to go for a drive on Christmas Eve. It started with my dad when I was a kid–and it’s continued ever since!
Fabulous collection on NH Winter Scenes, Liz. This is the second time around for me and I will probably come back again to view as they are perfect for meditation.
“snowy wilderness
cold winter sun, soaring trees
a small lone figure
for a time she stood fearless
my protector, my mother”
She is on the #WarAndPeace2022 Readalong with us. She wouldn’t miss it. I hope that we can get together in February for her 91st birthday! We live in interesting times!
I’m so glad Frances will be joining us on the #WarAndPeace2022 Readalong! It would be wonderful if you could spend her 91st birthday with her. Fingers crossed!
Thank you, Nick! It’s on my favorite secondary road in New Hampshire, farmland overlooking the mountains. Every time our travels take us on the eastern part of the state, I ask my husband to drive home that way.
Lovely scenes, Liz! Our day after Christmas looked a lot like yours, most unusual for Vancouver Island. And we’re getting more snow right now. But it does make for great photos.
Thank you, Eilene! The roads were the worst yesterday after freezing rain. The news was showing lines of cars off the road and tractor trailers sliding off the road and smashing into them. What a mess!
Such gorgeous photos, Liz! I have many memories of those New England snow days from my childhood. Nowadays, I’m glad to stay indoors and admire the snow through the window.
What lovely photographs! Although, as I get older, I hate being cold. As a child I was always SO disappointed when Christmas Day wasn’t freezing cold and snowing.
Meryl
Pretty as postcards, Liz! Love the berries and the lights, and most of all, looking on from afar. I’ve become such a ‘hot house flower’ since I moved to warmer climes.
Liz, thank you for bringing such winter beauty to the wet British afternoon. I love the photos and would love to stride out across the snowy plains! Oh, the blue of the field and lake ones are heavenly and so serene. The final photo is stunning and ethereal. A beautiful pause in my day.
Btw. I’m soon going to be reading your ‘Grief Songs’ and hope to review this month.
Liz, you’ve reminded me (the word person) that sometimes pictures do speak louder than words. These are lovely and put me right in the scene.
You’ve also given me an idea. My daughter lives in Portland, Oregon, and hikes and camps throughout the western US. She constantly sends me incredible landscape photos, which I download to folders on my computer. Now I know what I can do with some of them: share online, just as you have. Thank you for these and for the inspiration!
When I lived in Vermont, I’d collect bittersweet to decorate my home for Christmas, Liz. Your photos brought back some bittersweet memories, in both meanings of the word. I miss VT. And beautiful photos of the ice and snow and the lake. A lovely share.
Thank you, Diana. I’m glad the photos brought back memories for you. I really wanted to cut some of that bittersweet to take with me, but I was already getting tangled up in brambles just taking the photos.
These are lovely, lovely pictures! We got quite a bit of snow here in Western Washington, which was unusual–and it stuck–which was even more unusual. It finally melted off–but it was pretty while it lasted.
Elizabeth Gauffreau 
Beautiful photos, Liz! My favorites were the Lakes Region and the closeup photos of berries and branches. That last photo is stunning–but I’m not certain what “the Roberto Collection” is.
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Thank you, Merril. Roberto is my son-in-law. He works as a park ranger in San Diego. He’s been texting us the most gorgeous landscape photos, which I need to collect and share on occasion.
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Ohhhh! OK. 😀
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nothing like a White Christmas. The photo of the Lakes with the mountains in the background is beauitful.
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Thank you, Jim. I just loved that view of the Lakes with mountains in the background
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it is spectacular!
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I wish you and all around you a happy and blessed New Year, Liz! What a wonderful outlook. This Fremont Light Display is excellent too. Now its clear, you in the “New World” know how to celebrate the darkest winter with the brightest mood. 😉 Here we have a public Christmas tree, looking like on a pilgrimage to nowhere. xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael! I apologize for the delayed response. I found your comment in my spam folder.
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These are lovely pictures, Liz. I always enjoy snow scenes. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2022.
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Thank you, Robbie! Yes, we had a lovely Christmas. All the best to you and your family for 2022.
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Excellent photos Liz, I like the Fremont Bandstand and Nottingham’s snowy paths.
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Thank you, Suzette! Credit goes to my husband for the Nottingham snowy paths photos.
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Wonderful!
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Beautiful photos, Liz. As much as I don’t like shoveling snow, I love seeing it and walking in it. So quiet. Wishing you the best in 2022!
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Thank you, Gwen! I have to be careful not to wax too enthusiastic when it starts to snow, as my husband is the one who gets stuck shoveling it.
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Beautiful! ❄ Happy New Year, Liz. 🥳🎉 Here’s to a happy, healthy 2022! (And lots of writing.)
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Thank you, Sarah! Here’s to lots of writing! (And happy and healthy, too.)
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Gorgeous photos, Liz. I love the bandstand shot! Happy New Year to you and your family.
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Thank you, Jill! I was immediately drawn to the bandstand as we drove through town and made my husband turn around and park. I’m glad I did! Happy New Year to you and your family as well, Jill.
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What a great place to relax with a book…sans the snow and ice, of course! 🙂
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I love the serenity of your images, Liz. Winter quiet! 🤗
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Thank you, Marina! Luckily, the still images didn’t capture my hollering as I tried to extricate myself from some very thorny brambles down by that frozen stream.
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Oh, noooo!!!!! Sounds painful!
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It wasn’t painful because I was wearing a long, heavy coat and gloves. It was tricky extricating myself, though.
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Good thing you were protected! 😉
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I know! Those were some seriously long thorns.
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Great set of photos, Liz. I really enjoyed viewing. Happy Photography Day. Are we due for some more soon?
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Thank so much, Goff! I hadn’t planned on any more any time soon–but it does depend on whether inspiration strikes on a scenic drive.
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Enjoyed. Great set.❄️Brrrrrrr!
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Beautiful images Liz…Kive the bandstand and the icy branches 🙂 x
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Thank you, Carol! My husband gets the credit for the icy branches.
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Just Gorgeous! I want that serenity for the whole year.
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Thank you! Having that serenity all year long would be lovely.
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This is what our winters should look like in southeastern Wisconsin, but unfortunately they don’t. What beautiful photos and memories to cherish all around. 🙂
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Thank you, Mary Jo. Winters in southeastern New Hampshire are warmer than they were when I was a kid–or even when I moved back up here twenty years ago.
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What a beautiful contrast over just a couple of days! Happy New Year1
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Yes, we’re having a variable winter so far this year. Happy New Year!
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Spectacular photos, Liz! Anyone 🎶 “dreaming of a white January 5” 🎶 got their wish! 🙂
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Thanks, Dave!
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We certainly did!! Snowstorm last night and another one heading our way tonight. Battening down the hatches. Not certain if that is the correct image LOL. Stocked up on tea and hot chocolate!!!
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My husband knows that image well from his time in the Navy!
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I like both of the Fremont shots and the icy branches. They’re beautiful. Is it your tradition to go for a drive on Christmas Eve? Autumn loves to see the Christmas lights in the neighborhood. The white Christmas is beautiful. You had more snow than we did in Portland. The San Diego shot is stunning. Yes, we had storms and heavy rainfall a few days. The sun came out yesterday. Happy New Year to you!
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Thank you, Miriam. My husband gets the credit for the icy branches. Yes, it’s a family tradition to go for a drive on Christmas Eve. It started with my dad when I was a kid–and it’s continued ever since!
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I love traditions, Liz! They give us connections to cultures and generations! Your husband is a god photographer!
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Thank you! I’ll let him know!!
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That is a lovely tradition.
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Lakes really are transformed in their winter white. Beautiful photos.
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Thank you, VJ!
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My pleasure
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I do so miss snow!! But what struck me most was seeing a bandstand still standing!! Makes me feel like part of Americana still exists!
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There are plenty of those bandstands left in Vermont and New Hampshire. Some still hold weekly band concerts in the summer!
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I knew I missed more than snow!!
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Well said, GP!
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Mmm… a really beautiful collection. 😍
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Thank you very much!!
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Feel much welcome
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These are really nice, Liz. Dare I say we could use more snow?
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Thank you, Chris. Yes, you may say that we could use more snow. (Just don’t say it within earshot of my husband, the shoveller and driveway clearer.)
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Fabulous collection on NH Winter Scenes, Liz. This is the second time around for me and I will probably come back again to view as they are perfect for meditation.
“snowy wilderness
cold winter sun, soaring trees
a small lone figure
for a time she stood fearless
my protector, my mother”
Liz Gauffreau, Grief Songs (my most favourite)
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Thank you, Rebecca! I’m thrilled that you like “In the Wilderness” so much!! Thank you for quoting it.
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It is my favourite and reminds me of my mother Frances. It took me a couple of tries to recite it! Poignant.
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I’m so glad the poem reminds you of your mother, Rebecca. How is Frances doing these days?
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She is on the #WarAndPeace2022 Readalong with us. She wouldn’t miss it. I hope that we can get together in February for her 91st birthday! We live in interesting times!
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I’m so glad Frances will be joining us on the #WarAndPeace2022 Readalong! It would be wonderful if you could spend her 91st birthday with her. Fingers crossed!
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I enjoy seeing your home, Liz. It is so sparkly this time of year.
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Thank you, Tracy! It is a very nice place to live. (Close to the mountains and the ocean.)
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Best of both worlds then, Liz. Isn’t that a funny phrase?
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Yes, it is a funny phrase. I like having the best of more than one thing. 😉
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Just beautiful!!!
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Thank you, Sue!
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Liz, these are beautiful, and thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome, Chuck! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
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Thank you very much for the reblog, Chuck!!
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thank you, Bonnie!
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The Twilight Field – beautiful!
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Thank you, Nick! It’s on my favorite secondary road in New Hampshire, farmland overlooking the mountains. Every time our travels take us on the eastern part of the state, I ask my husband to drive home that way.
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And why not! The poet in the passenger side x
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My husband is used to it by now. 😉
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Lovely scenes, Liz! Our day after Christmas looked a lot like yours, most unusual for Vancouver Island. And we’re getting more snow right now. But it does make for great photos.
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Thank you, Audrey! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. We’re due for more snow tomorrow.
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You’ve captured some gorgeous scenes and details. Those icy branches mean risky business on the roads, I’m sure! Happy New Year, Liz!!
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Thank you, Eilene! The roads were the worst yesterday after freezing rain. The news was showing lines of cars off the road and tractor trailers sliding off the road and smashing into them. What a mess!
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Good time to stay home and snuggle by the fire!
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Which is exactly what I did!
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There’s something majestic about a rushing stream on a cold winter day. Thanks for sharing, Liz.
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You’re welcome, Pete. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Roberto’s is, of course, excellent. So are yours – my favourite being Twilight Field
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Thank you so much,Derrick.Twilight Field was one of those pull-the-car-over-right-now moments.
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These are glorious, Liz! I love the photo of the berries and the grandstand.
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Thank you very much, Eugi! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos.
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That is just too cold for me! My sis lives in Indiana–it was 17 F there yesterday. Yikes! I was whining about 65 F!
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Yep, those are our temps, just part of the natural order of things–although it does take a lot of money to keep houses heated and snow cleared.
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My NG (for my heater/ac) has quintupled this year. Good grief. We already set the temp to 68. I guess we’ll drop it to 66.
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Yikes! That’s outrageous. I don’t know how the poor manage to survive.
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My husband and I say that often. I’d like to blame it on California., but I fear it’s bigger.
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I fear it’s bigger as well.
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Beautiful photos! I’m glad that it’s snowy somewhere 😆❄️
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Thank you! We’re due for more snow tonight.
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Very beautiful pictures dear Liz
Best regard
Bernhard
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Thank you very much, Bernhard!
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Dear Liz,
today we have had for 3-4 hrs some snow here 🙂
Bernhard
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Good photo opportunities?
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Such gorgeous photos, Liz! I have many memories of those New England snow days from my childhood. Nowadays, I’m glad to stay indoors and admire the snow through the window.
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I’m definitely an admire the snow through the window kind of gal now. My husband took the neighborhood walk photos.
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What lovely photographs! Although, as I get older, I hate being cold. As a child I was always SO disappointed when Christmas Day wasn’t freezing cold and snowing.
Meryl
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Thank you, Meryl. I remember that same disappointment as a kid, athough we didn’t have an open winter very often. We usually had a white Christmas.
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Ah, a real winter. We’ve had no snow so far, but an inch or so is supposed to arrive tonight. 🙂
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Hopefully, you won’t get any ice with the snow to wreak havoc on the roads. We’re set to get more snow tonight.
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Pretty as postcards, Liz! Love the berries and the lights, and most of all, looking on from afar. I’ve become such a ‘hot house flower’ since I moved to warmer climes.
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Thank you very much, Chris! I’ll have to remember to refer to you as a ‘hot house flower’. 😉
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I so enjoyed the photos, especially the bittersweet. They are lovely!
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Thank you, Jennie! I was so excited to see that bittersweet!!
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You’re welcome, Liz. 🙂
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Gorgeous captures Liz. Stay warm!!
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Thank you, Cindy! We’re due for more snow tonight.
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Lovely photos, Liz!
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Thank you, Becky!!
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Liz, thank you for bringing such winter beauty to the wet British afternoon. I love the photos and would love to stride out across the snowy plains! Oh, the blue of the field and lake ones are heavenly and so serene. The final photo is stunning and ethereal. A beautiful pause in my day.
Btw. I’m soon going to be reading your ‘Grief Songs’ and hope to review this month.
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You’re welcome, Annika., I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos. The blue of that lake was just incredible!
I hope you enjoy Grief Songs!
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Liz, you’ve reminded me (the word person) that sometimes pictures do speak louder than words. These are lovely and put me right in the scene.
You’ve also given me an idea. My daughter lives in Portland, Oregon, and hikes and camps throughout the western US. She constantly sends me incredible landscape photos, which I download to folders on my computer. Now I know what I can do with some of them: share online, just as you have. Thank you for these and for the inspiration!
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I’m so glad that you enjoyed the pictures, Ranee! And I’m so glad I’ve inspired you to share your daughter’s landscape photos!
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Beautiful images Liz, I envy that wonderful snow. Our world is mainly dull and grey at the moment.
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Thank you very much, Andrea. I’m glad the photos gave you a lift.
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When I lived in Vermont, I’d collect bittersweet to decorate my home for Christmas, Liz. Your photos brought back some bittersweet memories, in both meanings of the word. I miss VT. And beautiful photos of the ice and snow and the lake. A lovely share.
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Thank you, Diana. I’m glad the photos brought back memories for you. I really wanted to cut some of that bittersweet to take with me, but I was already getting tangled up in brambles just taking the photos.
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Ha ha. They’re so beautiful. I always struggled to find some that I felt comfortable “stealing.”
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These are lovely, lovely pictures! We got quite a bit of snow here in Western Washington, which was unusual–and it stuck–which was even more unusual. It finally melted off–but it was pretty while it lasted.
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Thank you, Cecelia! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
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Such a gorgeous winter wonderland! It reminds me of the old quote “kindness is like snow, it beautifies everything it covers.”
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Thank you! I love the quote. I hadn’t heard it before.
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Beautiful photos! I especially like the bandstand with the lights on it. It’s so romantic!
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Thank you, Priscilla! Some small towns have held onto their charm.
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