lean way over, and look down

this small balsam was short enough (thigh high) for me to stand over and shoot straight down onto. it would have been easier to photograph a christmas cookie. and the results would have looked very similar. i am joking…the results are pretty amazing aren’t they?

snow on a small balsam

a different kind of holiday decor

the eye has a hard time avoiding red against a blanket of white and gray. i will need to re-train myself to look past these attention-grabbing crab apples we have everywhere if i want to find other STILL subjects. it’s like training yourself not to look at the flashing ads when using google. it’s possible. it just takes a moment to relearn the art of averting the eye.

crab apple branch tips with over-wintering apples

…and exhale

keeping it simple while we rest up after a hectic few days.

balsam, cedar, red pine, spruce, white pine

peace

lets’ all take a moment of rest today and imagine what peace on earth might just look like.

happy holidays everyone!

it doesn’t take much

lots of activity. lots of visiting. pretty snow. all is calm.

snow