January 25, 2013

A Rural Journal: {Spring Revisited}



I'm really trying not to wish this winter away... 
but I'm so looking forward to seeing some green pastures.


Even in black and white, it's more energizing than the (brown and white) view 
outside my window today.





67 comments:

  1. Hi Nancy,

    I like this picture, and it looks great also in b/w. Spring will be here before we know it :) Have a great weekend!

    Eva

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  2. I love the photo of the horses - green pasture, or in B&W...just partial to horses, I guess! I, too, am trying not to wish the winter away, because at my age, I don't need to wish ANY time away...but...I am tired of the cold. This morning 23, which for us is pretty cold. We always get the benefit of the warmer ocean water keeping our temps a little higher, but that seems to be of no use today! Trying to stay warm...

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  3. Oh I wish winter away ;-) I love me some spring!!

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  4. This is a beautiful photo Nancy. I like it both ways but the green pasture sure is nice to see! Keep warm and have a great weekend.

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  5. You getting cabin fever??? Both photos are beautiful to me.

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  6. We all need a rest and that's what Winter does for us, supplying us with all that renewed energy to greet Spring...:)JP

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  7. that is beautiful, in both black and white and color....sigh...i too am ready for spring!

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  8. I'm not really trying to wish winter away, either - (I have nothing to complain about, winter has been kind to me.) BUT, in a few hours it is scheduled to rise above freezing . . which means my walk from the library to the metrolink station will be safer . . (falling on the ice . . or just falling . . not the picture of my day.0

    love & love,
    -g-

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  9. I can't even call this winter- we go from the 70's to the teens.. from rain to snow to sleet. It's like Mother Nature cannot make up her mind what season it is.

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  10. My feet are STILL cold from the morning barn chores.

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  11. horses are beautiful any season, in any color

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  12. You're going to have me wishing for spring if you keep this up! Great shots.

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  13. I am SO wishing for spring...the illness and the indoors have not been nice to my family this season. I'm counting down the days...though I am not counting down the days as my little ones get older.

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  14. The winter months are a challenge to take landscape pics. Come on spring and color!!!

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  15. Beautiful Horses and Spring yes that is a nice thought.
    Enjoy your weekend
    Sheila x

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  16. Totally with ya...longing for some color in my world.

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  17. Oh, such beautiful horses too!

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  18. i love that you have this horse farm nearby. :)

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  19. oh please, color my world!! beautiful horses nearby, YaY!!!

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  20. Bring on spring....but I know that's a dream.

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  21. Lovely creative photography ~ January and Feb ~ can be hard months ~ enjoy each day ~ time flies by ~ looking forward to your journal creations ~ Carol

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  22. I am trying to wish the winter away! So over it and ready for spring!

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  23. Ooohh! Spring Fever!! Cabin Fever!!! Aack! Love the horses and GREEN grass. :)

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  24. Plan on a little ice fishing this weekend,but would like to walk through a pasture like this to one of my favorite areas.

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  25. Oh, I'm longing for green grass, too! The horses are beautiful.

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  26. Both photos are great but I love the one with the green grass. I'm needing green or any other color right about now.

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  27. Nice subjects!

    I'll wish winter away...

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  28. tell me about it sister, tell me about it....but tomorrow is another day...so i heard ;p

    Now how on Gods green earth did you get those horses to pose for you ;) ?

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  29. I'm enjoying our mild weather while I can, since I'm sure it won't last. I agree with you... green is good!

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  30. Terrific pic, but I hear you. That is one thing about winter...you really have to look for the color. I just love when a cardinal passes into my view.

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  31. (wistful sigh)
    thanks for the splash of color,
    Jennifer

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  32. Hi Sistah, What a lovely view . . . is that what you see out your window? I am tired of winter, too. Come on Spring, we miss you!!!
    P.S. great photo!
    In regard to the comment you left:
    I want to encourage you to start an art journal. Just keep it stored by your favorite chair in your family-room, add a box of colored pencils or markers near by, and see what happens. It doesn't matter, a journal can take a couple months to fill or a few years . . .I think you will find that it is a very relaxing venture.
    Have fun.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  33. Beautiful view! Have a fun weekend!

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  34. Beautiful horses. Gotta love them bays. :)

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  35. Images of Spring, Summer are very welcome! :)

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  36. Me, too, on trying not to wish the time away. But I am so looking forward to breakfast on the porch and sitting in the swing to read.

    Horse are nice, any time, any place!

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  37. I just love your blog. These pics are beautiful :) Happy Friday!

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  38. I have the same feelings. Not to wish my life away, but I am ready to plant a garden....not salt the road.

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  39. aah, longing for spring!

    beautiful photo of the horses, i really like the b&w version.

    xx

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  40. Hi, Nancy

    I can't say I understand how you feel now, because I live in Florida, but I still remember that feeling when I grew up in NY. So I do know and I understand this is the worst winter every. The sun is coming hold on.

    Vanessa

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  41. It'll be green before you know it! I just hope everyone gets some of the moisture they need.
    *hugs* ♥

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  42. It will be green again soon!

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  43. Lovely photo. Here am I wishing for winter and some wet weather.

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  44. I'd love to have a view of horses outside my window!

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  45. There is grass here while the rest of the UK has snow. No wonder you wish for grass and I am sure these horses do too.

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  46. I'm with you, trying not to wish the winter away. I want to get out and take pictures so I have some incentive to blog. ;)

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  47. Beautiful horses, great shot! I'm ready for spring...I'll say it, winter is starting to wear on my nerves! Happy photo ops!

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  48. I'm with you! It's freezing cold here, I'm trying to save some money by keeping the thermostat down, and I'm going to and coming from work in the dark. Bring on the SPRING!

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  49. I hear you loud and clear. I'm also looking forward to the arrival of spring and flowers, sunshine, birds happily chirping away (although they do that in the winter), being able to go outside without a coat, etc...The horses looked happy in that lovely green field.

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  50. Love the picture, both versions! I'm looking forward to spring and getting some color back into this drab landscape too. (sigh)

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  51. It's nice to be here, always.
    Thank you.
    Gilson.

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  52. So beautiful to be reminded what the horses look like grazing on green grass. :)

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  53. There is something so relaxing about a field with horses quietly feeding! Love both versions of this scene!

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  54. They look great in B&W!
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  55. Thanks for a visit to spring! :) Even we have snow on the ground this morning.

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  56. I am ready for spring myself. Beautiful horses.

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  57. This looks really good in black and white!

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  58. Love horses! Great shot of a stable!

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