Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Snow Days

Snow is rare in my North Carolina town, so when the winter flurries arrive it's quite a treat and provides beautiful photographic opportunities. After Monday's big snow storm I grabbed my old 35mm and digital camera to document this special occasion. As much as I want spring to arrive, it was nice to give winter a proper good-bye.

A snow covered bridge hiding in a forest of trees.

An icy bog filled with snowy trees...I find this spot so magical.

Delicate and amazing icicles dangling from my window view.

I love this old house on a snow white hill, which I pass on my way to work each day. I always get lost in imagining the people and stories of past hiding within.

I even love the blurry photos...the fading of winter into spring.

55 comments:

  1. Megan @ Pink O'ClockMarch 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    so pretty! xo :)

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  2. JillMarch 4, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    beautiful. i love the white + blue.

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  3. please sirMarch 4, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Thank you! I was excited to use my 35mm again!

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  4. UnknownMarch 4, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    soooo pretty - what a lovely sendoff for winter!

    i think my favourite is the bridge one. great job!

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  5. inkWELL PressMarch 4, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    So beautiful. Good for you for grabbing the camera - when we get an ice storm I just seem to shut myself indoors under blankets with the kids!

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  6. Ann MarieMarch 4, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    gorgeous shots!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    What a gorgeous group of images.

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  8. Krissy | Paper SchmaperMarch 4, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    oh wow! these are great shot Diana!

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  9. nelyaMarch 4, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    You did this?! Wow, these are really spectacular, Diana. You have some serious photography skills and the scenery is breathtaking. You truly captured some magical moments, beautifully done!

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  10. K.LineMarch 4, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    These photos are just beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Wow, SO beautiful!!

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  12. CindyMarch 4, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    they are all gorgeous ... i particularly love the icicles.

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  13. SharonMarch 4, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    These are gorgeous, breathtaking really. thx for sharing:)

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  14. evenclevelandMarch 4, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Wow. Lovely.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    WOW!!! These photos are incredible! You have a magical eye and lens, and the photo of the bog is so mystical.

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  16. Solid FrogMarch 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Fantastic winter pictures. I still longing for spring, but here in Sweden you can expect snow a few more weeks ...

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  17. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Ours was beautiful too (in Atlanta) -- only wish it had lasted longer. Thanks for the lovely photos.

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  18. summerMarch 4, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    these are truly marvelous. you were able to get such pretty shots!
    winter pictures are still one of my favorite things, even though i'm so sick of being cold!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 1:34 PM

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  20. OniMarch 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    so beautiful. see i can totally admire snow from this point of view but if it ever snowed in los angeles i would freak!

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  21. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    these photos are so beautiful, i love a proper snow that stays! :)

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  22. JoyceMarch 4, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    OMG your photos are beautiful!! I love the bridge and the house! Does anyone live in it? Keep snapping away! xoxo

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  23. JuliaMarch 4, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    You took all of these incredible photos? You're a master, darling! They're so magical!

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  24. please sirMarch 4, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Believe it or not, yes I took these photos! Thanks for all the encouragement...I've been trying to work on my photography skills.

    Joyce - no one lives in the house, it is way to dilapidated, but that's why I love it.

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  25. NihalMarch 4, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Di, your photos so wonder+fully captured, bravissima sei! As I stated on my page, we received snow on Christmas day -it was only one day snowing-, and even since then no. Spring spring spring goes here. I think the beautiful nature has no mercy at all. If nature says, "I'm going to snow", then nothing to do.
    N'joy your winter for me as well:)

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  26. HelenMarch 4, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Wow the icicles look so beautiful! Strong yet fragile. We never get icicles here, it makes me sad.

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  27. simplesongMarch 4, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    oh my! these are so amazing! you have such a great eye....i especially love that first one.

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  28. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    These are GORGEOUS shots! LOVE the bridge!

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  29. karly / design-crisis.comMarch 4, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    these pics are great! Living in TX, I haven't seen snow in ages, luckily I'm going to Colorado this weekend to finally get my fix. These photos are getting me so excited!

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  30. erinMarch 4, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    these are beautiful! we didn't get snow in wilmington, and even though i'm urging on spring, i can't help loving a good snow fall. thanks for sharing!

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  31. hmstrjamMarch 4, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    so beautiful!!! watch out those icicles look dangerous... so much snow here too it's crazy!

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  32. drollgirlMarch 4, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    burr cold and so beautiful!

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  33. Pretty ThingsMarch 4, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    REALLY love that second photo!!!

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  34. KaseyMarch 4, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    I love the pics! But....tired of looking at the snow. Here In Chicago, it's been a brutal winter....

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  35. littlebyrdMarch 4, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    WOW! Your pictures are amazing! The first one and the ice cycles one were favorites but they were all so wonderful. It is fun to get a snow day when it is out of the ordinary - just a magical feeling, isn't it?

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  36. limonanaMarch 4, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    lovely photos! a fitting & beautiful tribute to saying goodbye to winter...

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  37. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Amazing amazing photos---but I'd expect nothing less from you my dear!

    I do the same thing when I drive by old houses or go into antique stores--I just can't help but imagine all the stories that have come before my own!

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  38. kendaleeMarch 4, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Oh so lovely!!! Snow days are good days, especially when they're a rare treat!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    nice! The haunted house is particularly evocative!

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  40. piccioloMarch 5, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    your photos are wonderful, what a beautiful area you live in
    : )

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  41. Here, There, Elsewhere... and moreMarch 5, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    Simply stunning photos - such beauty...
    thanks for sharing..:)

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  42. EstiMarch 5, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    I'm in awe of all that snowed beauty. The house is so beautiful... and that last picture is absolutely splendid!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Your photos are beautiful! I've never seen snow - you make it seem so magical. I love that second one.

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  44. jaeMarch 5, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    It's great that you captured this. Snow can be so beautiful when it first falls and you have absolutely shown it at it's best. I love them all, but the one of the bog is magical!

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  45. JudeMarch 5, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Gorgeous pics! That top one with the bridge is my favorite. Just perfect.

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  46. erin@designcrisisMarch 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Super fabulous, A+ pictures!!!

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  47. yasmineMarch 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    beautiful set!!!

    i'm rarely in snow. i'm not a cold weather girl. it's beautiful though--just like a storybook.

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  48. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    these photos are beautiful, diana!!

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  49. Hey HarrietMarch 5, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    These are magical photos!!! All of them wonderful, but the old house one is my fave. Awesome!!!

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  50. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    The photos are stunning and the capture of still snow... but the house.. suddenly I was reminded of a horror film... lol I don't know why... lol

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  51. VictoriaMarch 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Your photos are stunning! You have even managed to make me appreciate the snow!

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  52. StellaMarch 8, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Great photos...thanks for sharing!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Diana...these are AMAZING! You have a wonderful eye!!

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  54. CourtneyMarch 11, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous-- the bog and the bridge both looks like magical places. Beautiful.

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  55. deeMarch 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Diana, I love these photos. Champagne powder makes everything pretty, doesn't it?

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