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Finally!
Some new barn photos were taken last weekend while we were out and about, navigating the new snow. Yes, we got stuck once -- out in the middle of a drifted cornfield -- but thanks to a large corn scoop and my hubby's (sometimes) strong back, we made it out safely.
I'm never worried when I'm with him. He always finds a way.
Although I'm generally not one to talk about the distant past, I have been reflecting recently on my photography and how it has changed over the past year.
Let's take a peek at 2012 on our homestead:
January 2012: seems I was in a Polaroid mood:
February arrived and I was in total texture love (these days, not so much:)
March came in like a lamb and found me down by the pond:
April Showers did not arrive. Actually, 2012 was a drought year and we waited until December to get any measurable precipitation. I began April 2012 with a retro-looking photo of the clothesline:
May Day! May Day! Shall I ever decide what my photography style will be?
June was a quiet month, with simple images from around the homestead:
By July, the boat was ready and I was reminded that getting out of the house
was not such a bad thing after all:
In August, a naked lady came to visit. Isn't she lovely?
On September 1, 2012, I jumped into the abstract:
By October 2012, Shane was back home after working in Vermillion, SD for over a year. We also started our new trapping supply business and things became rather hectic.
Fortunately, I still found time to roam our country roads:
November came and went -- still no rain or snow. Things were getting desperate in the precip department, yet nature continued to be there for me when I needed inspiration:
Life was a blur after Thanksgiving.
No Christmas shopping sprees or elaborate decorations for us -- simple, quiet, slow -- and thankfully, we received our first real snowfall in almost a year. The best gift we could have asked for:
I hope you have enjoyed this look back at 2012 in photos at A Rural Journal.
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy 2013.
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All beautiful photos in their own way but I definitely like those last few. And black and white always stands out. Your furbabies are just beautiful! Wishing you and yours much peace and love, health and happiness in the new year. Tammy
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ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed every photo I've seen, regardless of style!
ReplyDeleteHyvää ja Onnellista Uutta-Vuotta...!
ReplyDeleteWhere was I in 2012? Possibly inside the jungle.
ReplyDeleteHaha..
Happy New Year to you.
nancy, a lovely look back over 2012. I love your doggies. I wish you all the best in 2013. Happy New Years to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! Looking forward to follow you during 2013 as well, Happy New Year! :-)
ReplyDeleteEen heel goed en vooral gezond 2013 !!!.......
ReplyDeleteBedankt voor je liefde en vriendschap van het afgelopen jaar......
Ik ben zo blij met je !!......
Liefs van mij....xxx..
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A very good and healthy 2013 !!!......
Thank you for your love and friendship over the past year........
I'm so happy with you !!..........
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Loved every picture, but my favorite was the last picture! Enjoy all of your pictures regardless of style, it is always a treat to see what you post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful look back on your year! I'm never organized enough with my pictures to be able to do this :-) I tend to piece together what I can from the scenery in the photo! Maybe this year will be different.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy new year, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteEach and every photo is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy playing around in 2013. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Love this recap! All of your photos are always so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNancy oh how I loved trailing along with you and your photography genius, you always surprise me, I like that.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you have snow may you have much more my dear friend.
Happy New Year and Thank you for being there. Hug B
I think it shows a very creative mind:-) Wishing you a very Happy New Year!! I look forward to your blog each and every day and it's been a pleasure to get to know you this past year.
ReplyDeleteCreativity and change live well with you. Love each of your monthly recaps . . . It is giving me some inspiration. Thank you . . .
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Nancy!
Happy New Year Nancy to you and yours! I so enjoy my visits to your blog. Your pictures are always lovey.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe lack of moisture was crazy. I did a photo journal for 2012. Took one photo everyday for the whole year. And last night the hubs and I looked through them. It was so sad to see how much the pastures changed in a month. Green to burnt. The heat and no rain where a deadly combo!!! We are definitely praying for more moisture in 2013.
i enjoyed the look back! happy new year to you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying looking at everyone's year in review! Wishing you a blessed 2013!
ReplyDeleteWhat a year you've had! Can't wait to see what you share with us in 2013!
ReplyDeleteSure enjoyed your year. Your photos always inspire me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Looks very calm and peaceful :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA nice post to end the year, I'm sure we all look forward to an interesting new year with you, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI remember the clothesline shot fondly. I have enjoyed following along on your journey on discovering your photographic style. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletealways a pleasure to share your world. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your trip back in 2012, keep'um coming in 2013. Happy New Year, Nancy!!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying these reflective posts I'm seeing here and elsewhere. Loved seeing the different styles you came up with during the year. Best wishes for you and your family in 2013!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! So neat to see your progression over the months. I think June is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2013 :)
Your photography is beautiful no matter what phase or craze or style you're in at the moment. I look forward to seeing what you find in 2013!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenes to look back on. All the best to you in 2013!
ReplyDeleteA great year Nancy
ReplyDeleteA great 'look-back' Nancy! I hope you never find your comfort zone in photography! That could be too confining for your talents I feel. I particularly liked the 'clothespins'! Evokes so many memories for me....good ones of course. Thanks for insights this year and here's to many more in 2013.
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Hi Nancy and Happy New Year! Your german shepherds are absolutely beautiful! I thought I would let you know that your link for trapping supplies does not work...at least for me. All the other links seem to work...my husband traps and I wanted to check out what you sold...you never know..we might need something...ha!
ReplyDelete..and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful 2013 to you and yours as well -
ReplyDeleteLovely look back, Nancy! But that doesn't surprise me at all! Happy New Year...with snow!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your images and your style throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Your year was just as busy as ours! Happy New Year, Nancy...may it be blessed!...:)jP
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful- no matter what phase you were in! Happy new Year!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a lot of changes since I started following you, but I have enjoyed the ride. I want to wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year! I enjoy you blog and look forward to seeing your achievements in 2013.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recap. Whatever phase you're going through photography wise just know your skills and finished product are inspirational and clever. Good luck for your business for 2013.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Great set
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If I did a recap of my photography, it would be all over the place, too. I'm glad I'm not the only one! Yours are all beautiful, though. Wishing you a beautiful 2013!
ReplyDeleteWhatever style you're using I always enjoy your eye for composition Nancy. I'm trying to stay up until Midnight but I might not make it. Happy 2013!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed roaming through the year with you. :)
ReplyDeletehappy 2013!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and Shane and your pups! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your photography style and watching it change, your pictures are always gorgeous!
I love your photos! We are still in a serious drought problem... Hubs is starting to panic, which makes me panic.
ReplyDeletejust stopping by for another look.
ReplyDeletedefinitely beautiful photos-all of them. your images are always worth the look, nancy.
xo
I really enjoyed going through your 2012 photo review. Now that's variety! I haven't too willing to experiment...maybe 2013 will be the year...after I learn how to use Lightroom 4. The learning curve is extremely steep! Happy, happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoyable to have a look back over the year in pictures... these are all very beautiful, Nancy, & I love all the textures.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about finding a photography style... I'm learning what I can when I have time to experiment, but there's so many styles out there, will one ever 'land' me? Or, do I have to 'land' it?!
I guess it's ok this way, too, though, because we won't get tired of the same thing over & over... ?
Nice post. I like your dogs. And glad you got some much needed precip.
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