The River in full-on winter. There is no shortage of snow here to welcome in the new year. It is crisp and beautiful.
The Ghost of Seasons Past: A seed head in double exposure …it would seem there may still be unknown life left in there…
© Karen McRae, 2012
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A heavenly winter wonderland. We’ve just had some snow here too. It’s bewitching.
Snow is bewitching, at least for the first little while and then one longs for warmth… : ) It is beautiful here, though.
Thanks, Elena!
I love the feel of movement in the second to last pictures. It looks like either the river is splashing furiously at the trees or the branches are struggling not to fall in. Either way I find there is a beautiful tension in that photo. And the last one looks like a fairy coming to life : )
Thanks, Nareen, for your great comments.
Coincidentally viewed your photographs while Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel was on album aptly titled December by George Winston. A great accompaniment by George Winston.
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The landscape is so pure – it feels as though people are a distant concept.
It is slightly removed from civilization, but not far. One of my favourite places along the river.
Crisp and beautiful indeed.
I wish you a happy new year and beyond, Karen. 🙂
Much thanks, Ashley! To you also. 🙂
Starting with serene, almost subdued image.
And goes into the images showing its hidden movement.
Then, there it is ! = A monster (4th photo) and 5th, the Ghost.
Then showing seemingly the face of it = I love this very witty story making.
In Zen term, this is called Jizai = Mind and the Action was completely liberated
hence even having playful joke.
I like your analysis! Thanks for that, Yoshizen. 🙂
So beautiful Karen.
Thank you, Adrian.
Breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
I wish you a happy new year, Karen!
Happy New Year to yo also, Anette! Thank you.
Wonderfull images. So peacefull. Thanks for sharing and happy New year!!.
Happy New Year to you also! Thank you, Concha.
Happy Newyear Karen and keep up the good work
Thank you, Johan. Happy New Year to you, also!
Happy New Year !!!
Thank you, Andi. To you also!
Hi Karen, love the cold and snowy landscapes, beautiful and a most HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too, may friendly ghosts be with you 🙂 (thanks for dropping by and leaving such kind comments…)
Thank you, Wolfgang!
That’s how is right to welcome the new year: with crisp and beautiful snowy landscapes.
Have a wonderful one, Karen, with health, plenty of inspiration and many exquisite photos!
Sorin, thank you! I wish the same for you – all the best in the new year!
Happy New Year Karen. It has been a pleasure sharing 2012 with you. My introduction to your work was the wrapped trees ! I still go back and look at them.
Thanks, Carla. That’s nice to hear, I think there will be more wrapped trees at some point!
Happy New Year. : )
Beautiful images and scenes full of magical atmposphere. A Happy New Year Karen and thank you for the beauty and inspiration you have provided throughout the past year.
Thanks very much, Louis. Here’s to a wonderful 2013! Happy New Year.
I like how you transitioned these shots like a cinematic experience.
Thank you, Steven.
Beautiful river snowscapes. No snow here … yet!
Are you hoping for some, Simon?! Thank you, and best wishes for the new year.
Yes, hoping for some. It’s cooling down day by day!
Gorgeous! We have been blessed with such a gorgeous Christmas season! Happy New Years!
Thank you, Anita!
These snowscapes photos are so beautiful Karen. I love the first and second to last one, with the branches bending under snow and ice, it’s wonderful ! And your last photo, the seed head… It looks as if it’s dressed in a white silk robe, it is so superb… You’re a genius and this photo is a masterpiece ! Did you ever made an exhibition of these ethereal photos ? You would have great success !
I’m wishing you a wonderful new year, have fun tonight !
Hi Jocelyne, thanks ever so much for the kind comments! : )
I have not exhibited this series yet, but I’m hoping to. Your words are very encouraging and much appreciated.
These are beautiful Karen. Makes me feel as I’m there.
It’s not the ocean beach, Allen but still beautiful! Thank you.
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All are lovely and that final shot is amazing. Have a wonderful 2013.
Elizabeth, I wish a wonderful 2013 for you also! Thank you very much.
Wonderful, crisp, impressive riverscapes. The seed head is like an ethereal Rorschach test, Karen – I see the head of a dog being summoned into existence from some netherworld.
I like your interpretation, Richard. I see something a bit fierce, dog-like also, I think. Thank you!
Happy 2013!
Wonderful winter scenes Karen!
Happy New Year!
Thanks, Phil. Happy New Year to you, too!
That last double exposure is really special.
Your world and mine are now the same colours and shapes – lots of snow here this year, and so the world is become rounded and frosted and rimes with white.
Best to you and yours for the coming year. Thanks for the gorgeous images and words – an ongoing source of inspiration! And thanks also for reading and for the support in 2012.
Sydney, it has been a pleasure to know you here! Thanks for your support, kind words, and insight. All the best in this new year.
Enjoy the snow!
These remind me of my trip to Tremblant. We were going up the mountains on a lift and I took several photographs that mirrored your trees, but were less expertly executed. Excellent work, Karen.
Hi Millie, Tremblant must be gorgeous right now! I was there skiing a couple of years ago, it’s a beautiful place.
Thank you!
Got my snow dose, thank you Karen ^__^
Anytime! : )
beautifully atmospheric Karen! Happy New Year to you, lovely blogger!
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Talk about a white-out! How gorgeous!! And to think, in my neck of the woods, I spent new years day at two of my favourite Sydney beaches talking photos of the kids in waist deep water and frolicking on the sand in 30C heat. Happy new year to you and the family, Karen. Here’s to 2013!
Yes, here’s to 2013, Distan! Thank you, your beach pictures are stunning.
Beautiful again…always. I love the winter scenery, deep in my core I love it. You live in a wonderful place…and you can see it, too. Thank you for sharing, Karen…such a pleasure visiting with you. Wishing you the best for the new year….
Scott, thank you. The winter is such a beautiful season – I love it too! Best wishes for the new year to both you and your lovely family.
You are most welcome…and thank you very much. 🙂
So serene and picturesque! Great captures! All the best in 2013!
To you also, Mona! Thank you.
Splendid. Incredible images. The seed head in double exposure is exquisite.
Lemony, thank you. I am enjoying playing with the double exposures – there is much potential with this technique.
Thanks for braving the cold to capture nature’s winter beauty.
I enjoy it, actually. Thanks for your comment, Sean.
Great seed head – glad you found another shot for us! And the landscapes are so chilly both in subject and in treatment. Brrr.
A winter paradise!
Love the double exposure.. most excellent
Karen, I have been looking over your recent posts and I just want to say that all the posts with snowflakes and water/ice droplets with reflections in just blow me away! I haven’t commented on the posts individually – you’ve produced too many in my time away, but I will gradually have a look at them all over time!
Cheers!
John
Hi John, thanks so much! I’ve been having a lot of fun with macro photography. I’m glad you enjoy this series.
Karen