Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Rurality: An Autumn Snow

"There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to it's very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance."  ~ William Sharp




"The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event."
(The season's first snow, 11-12-13)
Linking to Rurality Blog Hop.
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32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    those are beautiful. a lovely mix of seasons.

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  2. Joop ZandNovember 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Snow so early this season...... nice pictures Carletta.

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  3. Gail DixonNovember 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Awwww...what a magical DAY for it to fall on...11/12/13! It is absolutely beautiful. You captured the magic very well. I love the b&w image and also the color of the foliage dusted with snow. So beautiful. Sigh. Since moving from Dallas I doubt I will see snow again, unless I travel north for the winter.

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  4. CarlettaNovember 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    GAIL - IT ISN'T A BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE. I TOOK THIS JUST BEFORE SUNRISE. IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY AT THE SKY YOU CAN SEE JUST A HINT OF BLUE. :)

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  5. Kerri FarleyNovember 13, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    That is Absolutely Gorgeous!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    WOW, I love those snowy shots, and that bit of dripping ice on the colorful fall leaf! I'm envious, we hardly ever get snow in Seattle, our climate is moderated by both the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, sigh. Thank you for coming by to share on Rurality Blog Hop #40!

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  7. ElaNovember 13, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    That is so magical place!
    Your photos are gorgeous.
    Greetings :)

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  8. DaveNovember 13, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Nice shots. You can keep the snow on your side of the country. Today is 60 degrees, in Idaho. Our snow will be here soon enough.

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  9. donNovember 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    These are beautiful images, The contrast between snow and rich color is spectacular.

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Oh yes, the snow adds a magical quality to the leaves and trees. Beautiful photos!

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  11. GeorgeNovember 13, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    These are beautiful snowy scenes, but I'm glad you got these pictures and I didn't have an opportunity to get them.

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  12. LindaNovember 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    These are absolutely breathtaking, dear Carletta. I love snow photos and yours are awesome!

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  13. Our photosNovember 13, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful are your snow photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  14. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieNovember 13, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    So lovely, Carletta and you have captured the beauty so wonderfully. xo Karen

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful pictures..isn't it a bit earlier than usual? It is a little cooler here today with some wind ... Last night the TV weather said "we will get the cold snap that the Northeast is getting, but here you add 40 degrees to the temperature."

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Your first snow for 2013! I love the contrast between autumn's colors and snow.

    The first shot has a very strong tone to it, Carletta.

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  17. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Carletta, your stunning snowy scenes are a delight for this southern gals eyes :)

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  18. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Very beautiful snow scene photography ~ gorgeous work ~ thanks, carol, xxx

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  19. RoseNovember 13, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Beautiful shots, Carletta!

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  20. RedNovember 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I agree with all you say about the beauty of the first snow, but it's also a pain in the but. Great photos of your snow.

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  21. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 13, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Oh gosh- snow! Did I blink and fall is gone? LOL! I think you are the third blogger talking about snow...and I am still hunting fall foliage. Guess I better give it up!

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  22. NickiNovember 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Snow is so magical - even to an adult who knows that at some point, it will have to be driven through. Love that first image especially.

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  23. LmkazmierczakNovember 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Magical indeed. Chicagoland had a dusting this week, but I'm not ready for winter! http://lauriekazmierczak.com/out-the-window/

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  24. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 13, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Wow---it's so beautiful.. We were hoping we would get a little snow from that same system--but we didn't even get a drop here!!! Sniff Sniff... ha

    Great set of photos. That's just the type of snow I love.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. Stewart MNovember 14, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Nice shots - believe it or not it was snowing about 3 hours from here this week! Welcome to Spring!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  26. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 14, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Hi WOW! Indeed magical. I love the snow and I hope we get some this year but our weather here is still sunny and above temperatures still

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  27. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Magical pictures of the snow!

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  28. Craver ViiNovember 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    You've captured the first snowfall so well here! Each of these captures is masterfully done. I have a couple of my own snow pics that I leave up at home all year long. I also got a charge from that beautiful bokeh in the last image.

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  29. IdaNovember 14, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    How cool that your first snow arrived on such a unique date.
    Lovely photos. My favorite is the one with the green leaves and just a hint of the snow on them.

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  30. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)November 15, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Oh glorious photos - and I'm so glad it is at your house and not mine. We had a lovely, chilly sunny day today.

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  31. kayerjNovember 15, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    pretty, but I'm glad it's not at my house. I'm not quite ready for winter.

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  32. Sally in WANovember 17, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Even though I am not ready for snow, these are great shots!

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