Friday, August 12, 2011

wintery









We had been running a little late for school. I had chosen to walk this morning, and despite the rushed chaos, and feeling stressed, managed to pop my camera in my bag. A brisk walk and a late bell meant we arrived in time (this time). As I slowly made my way home, unhurried, I snapped a few pictures. Taking photos can force you to really slow down and notice what you didn't notice before. To notice the shades in the overcast sky, the buds just about to blossom and the little pops of colour in the frosty, wintery surrounds.

And I felt better.

19 comments:

  1. Great photos! I especially like the birdnest one :)

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  2. Your pictures are PHENOMENAL!! I can see you have been having fun with your new camera :)

    so weird that it is winter where you live and summer here...actually is amazing to me

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  3. It's amazing at what you actually capture when you really take the time isn't it? These are gorgeous images that capture the essence of winter beautifully

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  4. lovely photos. nothing better than taking a stroll with your camera. i love it and you get to see so much more of what is around you. have a lovely weekend.

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  5. I couldnt agree more about having to slow down to take photos. That's precisely the reason I took up photography,

    Deb

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  6. Beautiful photos, the textures come out really well, well done! :-)

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  7. glad to see the new camera is getting a workout - these are gorgeous shots!

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  8. Beautiful photos. Do you know what sort of birdnest that is.

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  9. I totally agree about slowing down to notice the details. I love that about blogging but your pictures are massively ahead of mine- I can practically taste the snow in the air looking at your photos.

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  10. Great photos and you're so right about having to slow down and really look when you have the camera in hand. I like to take mine when I can - too big to pop into my pocket though - but have a really annoying habit of leaving it at home when going to important events. I think it's because I'm always in such a mad state trying to get the kids and hubby ready that it slips my mind.

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  11. Gorgeous pics Tania..you are really enjoying your new piece of equipment aren't you?

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  12. Feel like I was there strolling with you, beautiful shots of spring approaching, love the nest!

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  13. These are lovely. You have eally captured winter.

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  14. Lovely photos Tania...

    Since carrying a camera with me, I have come to appreciate the simple little things that are around us too :)

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  15. Purplepear - I really have no idea what type of bird the birdnest's is. But there are a lot of them around here.

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