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Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Sometimes driving to work on two-lane Meridian Road I'm glad no cars are around me because I am mesmerized by Nature. -15 F (-26 C) temps put hoar frost on every twig this morning. With the rising sun pinking up the frosting and clouds, I thanked my lucky cars - I mean stars - to be living in a winter wonderland.


142 comments:

Ginnie Hart said...

You can indeed thank your lucky stars, Ruth. Fantastical things are happening this winter all over the western world! :)

GailO said...

Absolutely gorgeous Ruth!..you captured the colors and the cold well. I am currently not working and have been thinking of all the sunrises I used to see but now miss..

Kerri Farley said...

OH Ruth....this is beautiful!
Stay Warm!!

photowannabe said...

A true winter wonderland. the rosy sky just adds to the magic.

Susan said...

Dang it! You outdid me on the snow sunrise photos....again! Seriously, that's as beautiful as the one I sent you yesterday. As I said over on Bear Swamp, I bow to the master. ((bow))

laura said...

Oh, these pictures are gorgeous! How great that you can pull over; usually when I see something to photograph, in NJ or PA, I've got some tailgater on my rear! These pictures make me want to paint!

Chica, Cienna, and Cali said...

beautiful, as always, Ruth...........:)

spread your wings said...

so incredibly beautiful. i know so many of you are getting way more snow than you bargained for, but I sure would like to see a little down here. I'm so thankful that I get to see the beauty through the talented photographers in the blogging world.

new to your blog - i'm sure I'll be back.

VioletSky said...

Snow in the city is not nearly this gorgeous for long.

cathyswatercolors said...

Hi Ruth, what a fun experiment. Have you warmed up yet? All of the photos are beautiful but the photo of the tree and sky looks 3d just beautiful. Can't wait to see the birdie pics.

cathyswatercolors said...

It's sooo cold. I was hoping for 25 below(wind chill) so that schools would have a cold day? I will have to wait and see.( fingers crossed reports have it as only being 20 below:()

Anet said...

Beautiful and freezing!
I stood staring at the bank's glass doors on Michigan Ave. yesterday. They were frosted soild with the most beautiful ice crystal pattern. Wish I had my camera with me!

Gwen Buchanan said...

Wow! Art by Nature... and Ruth...

This must have been amazing in the flesh... spellbinding... it's just magical!!!

That is so cold.. Are those temps unusual for down there?

Carl H. Sr. said...

Oh my Ruth.What beauty you see on the way to work!
Just amazing for me to imagine seeing such a sight.
I hope you always go out with extra clothes and snacks.
I suspect that you could expire in that kind of environment without the proper gear.
Not to be pessimistic,just realistic. Peace

Daniel Chérouvrier said...

Franz Anton Mesmer has a second life on Internet !

Anonymous said...

Happy weekend to you in your beautiful wonderland, Ruth!

I will go today to grandmother`s wonder moments and see all my grandchildren :)

che sara sara said...

wow..this is just amazing

jiva said...

Thank you for sharing these spectacular photos with us. I'm in Florida, and I never, hardly ever, see anything like this!

hen said...

Oh Ruth, these photos are amazing!! Made my heart lift to see them.

hen
xxx

PeterParis said...

Well, what to add but just thats it's really beautiful? Did we (or will we) also see your "portrait photo" in winter clothes?

Once more, I appreciate your C indications! I'm still making my "campaign" against the F!! :-)

Ruth said...

Boots, hehe, I think you're teasing me, dear sister. Them stars can be quite fantastic and fascinating. :D

Ruth said...

Oliag, life changes, and now you get to watch the sunrise from home, or not (if you're asleep). That's nice!

Good luck catching the flying squirrel, you and smart Miss Sally. Scritch, sratch, they are so smart!

Ruth said...

Kerri, I will stay warm this weekend, probably watch some basketball. Maybe you too. Any UVA games (if that's who you follow)?

Ruth said...

Thank you, Sue. I confess I expected the scene to get washed out in the camera. The light was just right.

Ruth said...

Ah, Susan! Shucks. Thank you, but I don't think this one is nearly like the one you sent me. That sun! And yours are beautiful too. So much snow!! Thankfully this cold is good for beauty! And maybe best through windows. :)

Ruth said...

Laura! Meridian Road is a county road, so it's not heavily trafficked. As soon as someone is on my tail, they pass!

I hope you'll paint paint paint. Yay for inspiration! You've really been going after it over there!

Ruth said...

Moi, you, me and Midwestern scenery! I am love-love-loving your Route 66 series. Still jealous though.

Every Photo Tells A Story said...

Beautiful blog. Congratulations for being nominated to the blogs of note hall of fame:) I can understand way.

Ruth said...

Hi, Spread your Wings, welcome to my blog. It's sweet what you and your daughter share over at yours. Thank you for coming by!

Ruth said...

Sanna, you're right! By the time I got to town on this drive, there was no frost.

Ruth said...

Cathy, did you get a snow day? Don did today (Friday) so with MLK Day Monday, a four day weekend.

It took me a few days to warm up from that outing Sunday. I was dumb staying out longer than I should. Thankfully I didn't get sick, just a wee sore throat. Stay warm yourself!

Ruth said...

Anet, I imagine that was gorgeous! Too bad you couldn't catch it on sensor. The beauty of nature is harsh, I think of the poor men outside the Rescue Mission just down the street from your bank. I'm sure they don't keep them waiting outside in this cold.

Megan said...

I found your blog through Blogger's Blogs of Note, and I just have to say that these photos are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

Gwen Buchanan said...

Ruth...Congratulations!!! A Blog of Note, Absolutely !!! I am so pleased for you!!!! .... Yeah!!!

Tess Kincaid said...

Your blog is beautiful! Many congratulations on being chosen as "Blog of Note" today!!

(I am 52, too, BTW) :^)

VioletSky said...

Ruth, A Blog of Note!! Congratulations! (I am in esteemed company indeed.)

Just Jules said...

Congrats on being the blog of note. It is good to see someone else in the grips of cold and still finding the beauty in it!

JustJules

Anet said...

Ruth,
I know they hang out at the downtown library and the main bus station during the day.
Noah and I see them sleeping in the quiet back corners of the library, snoring away. At least they are warm and have a use of a bathroom.

Congrats on the blog of Note, you deserve it!

Don said...

YEA!!!!!

You pour yourself into your blog and we get to peek inside your brain and see all the creativity and thoughtfulness.

Whooohooo!!

Ralph said...

Very gorgeous photos, Ruth. I'm a big fan of your work.

If you have a moment, can you take a picture of something ugly or uninteresting? I challenge you to do this.

Love,
Philip Brightmore,
Champion Dog and Large Cat Breeder

Anonymous said...

very beautiful winter pics

jiva said...

Well of course congrats are in order, as it's not every day one of these zillions of blogs becomes a blog of note! And on a Friday too, which means lots of drinking and merriment for sure. I needed a good excuse to celebrate. Your blogs certainly are noteworthy, and I love the Paris one, don't ever delete it, or I'll be so sad.
Your photos are superb, I've saved two of them to keep forever, as they are like paintings by artists, and you Ruth are no doubt an artist. Blessings. Don't let all this fame go to your head.

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rauf said...

i am here, i am here Ruth.

Retriever said...

Love your pictures, and glad Blog of Note pointed me to them. Thank you for capturing such beauty and sharing it with us all

rauf said...

Blogs have become a very powerful medium Ruth. A good alternative to TV and News paper and magazines. People are tired of them.

christina said...

Pink is my favorite color, my you shot it well. ; )

Babs (Beetle) said...

Absolutely beautiful! Only one thing better than a beautiful frost, is a beautiful frost with a sunrise :O)

Melodieann Whiteley said...

Being a southern girl, I could never understand why anyone would want to live in the north. After seeing these photos, I'm beginning to. What beauty!

Gail said...

I have never been one who follows the crowd,however, this time I did!
Your art is amazing! I did not mess up, I know these are photos but art is all I can see!

BLS said...

Thats a real winter. I thought - 6c was cold. Great sunrise photo.

Ruth said...

Dear Gwen, I only snapped the picture, it was begging to be taken. I turned into the first road, turned around, and went back to get this view. I just shot it in auto, Gwen. Nature did it.

I'd say we get about one week a year with below 0 F temps, but it seems as if we've had more severe wintry weather this year. I think you get more moderate on the Bay.

Ruth said...

Hi Carl, you, and also rauf has suggested taking extra warm clothes and snacks, and I am not always good about that. Thank you for your concern.

I worry about the little kids waiting for the bus outside. Today, most local schools were closed thankfully. When the windchill is -25F, they close 'em!

Ruth said...

Daniel, before you I didn't know Mesmer was a person!! That is really mesmerizing.

Ruth said...

Oh Leena, you have winter and grandma wonderland. Big hugs and kisses to our sweet Melli.

Ruth said...

Sophie, I hope you experience winter sometime, maybe you already have.

Ruth said...

Well, Jiva, if you move to Wyoming, you will see it, I think! You in that cute little chalet.

Ruth said...

Hen, ah, that's good. Nature brings me incredible joy, even when it's at its harshest.

Ruth said...

Peter, keep working on convering us to metric. I will thank you forever.

See me in my winter getup? Hmm, we'll see, we'll see. Maybe if you come to visit, we can take a portrait duo, how's that?

Ruth said...

Every Photo, wow, you are the first to comment about the blog of note, thank you! I'm a little overwhelmed.

Your blog images are inspiring. Thank you for taking time to comment.

Ruth said...

Megan, thank you for taking time to stop by. Please stay warm over there in MN, even colder than here.

Ruth said...

Wow, Gwen, what a surprise! I'm numbly moving along. Thank you.

Ruth said...

Thank you, Willow, if I recall, you were a recent blogger of note yourself. Thank you, your blog is inspiring.

Ruth said...

Sanna, ah shucks, it twarn't nothin. Exciting actually!

And by the way, I got a certain package in the mail today! I have to write you properly . . .

Montag said...

I was astonished to see your "The Clouds are my Mountains".
I suppose it is a Michigan thing.
I remember driving toward Port Huron and seeing the immense banks of clouds ahead that hung over Lambton County, Ontario, moving south off Lake Huron.

I often thought them the Himalayas of "The Far Pavilions" and "The Jewel in the Crown", and fancied I was traveling to the foothills of the pillars of heaven.

It is a Southern Michigan thing.

Ruth said...

Well, Just Jules, you have it worse in MN, and it's hard to imagine.

Thank you for your greeting very much.

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are so beautiful. O love them. Do you have a flickr account? If not you might want to get one ;)

Ruth said...

Anet, my friend Heather worked at the Wayne State Library, and she had lots of stories. One of a whiskey bottle breaking on the floor right in front of the reference desk!

Thank you for your congrats. Wow, I am overwhelmed!

Ruth said...

Oh Don, you get to peek inside my brain always, and it isn't such a treat, is it? Hehe. This is crazy, yes?

Ruth said...

Hi, Philip, oh thank you, wow.

I like this challenge actually, and it raises lots of interesting thoughts about photography. I've actually given it more anxiety than I should have. But I will consider what you ask.

Ruth said...

Thank you so much, Joseph.

Ruth said...

Jiva, you're wonderful, wow what you do for my ego. Please feel free to print out any photos that you like.

Just for you I won't delete Paris Deconstructed. Actually, now going there is one of the only ways I have to visit it now, so I'll keep it for me too.

Ruth said...

Thank you, Bob, your winter photos are terrific!

Ruth said...

Hi there, rauf. Glad to see you. I am here too.

Ruth said...

Retriever, thanks a bunch! I think you'd feel at home here on the farm.

Ruth said...

Christina, the sky was kind, and the frost did nothing but agree.

Ruth said...

Oh Babs, I drove with my mouth wide open, and finally I had to stop.

Anonymous said...

wow cool blog thanks!

Ruth said...

Oh, Melodieann, that is a great compliment! It's unfortunate that it's difficult to go outside in it!

Ruth said...

That's a very kind thing to say, Gail, thank you a bunch. I hope you're warmer in Arkansas!

Ruth said...

Well, Sixstars, it's cold. Your NZ looks wonderful right now. Maybe we could trade?

Ruth said...

Thanks, Kanmuri. Yes, I have a flickr account! There is a link at my sidebar.

Ruth said...

Thank you for taking time to leave a kind comment, Anonymous.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Just achingly beautiful. I do long for snowy skies! Even more so now.

Peggy said...

Ruth, gorgeous photos. Congratulations on being named Blog of Note today! The first thing I noticed (after your great header) was your Michigan clock in the sidebar. I'm from West Michigan, along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Nice to meet you, fellow Michigander! Can you give a hint as to where in the state you're blogging from? :-)

Butternut Squash said...

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

sandy said...

These are absolutely breathtaking...Gosh would love to be in a warm house looking out at that, ...well for about 15 minutes...

but wow, beautiful photos.

Dakota Bear said...

Thank you for the beautiful pictures of winter.

I also looked at you Paris blog, because Paris is one of my favorite cities and fortunately I returned there for a three day visit in June after being away for seven years. It never gets old.

Coachdad said...

Nice shots... looks so cold! Congrats on being a Blog of Note!

Anonymous said...

Wow beautiful pictures.

The villager: said...

Great images !

Faisal Admar said...

I love snow a lot. But as typical Asian like me, the temperature is really hard to bear! :)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic snow pics. Congrats for blog of note and the pizza looks yummy.

Ruth said...

Pamela, snow is romantic, if you can stay warm.

Ruth said...

Hi there, Peggy. I'm from south of Lansing, northwest of Detroit. Glad to see you!

Ruth said...

Thank you so much, Butternut!

Ruth said...

Thank you, Auntie Sandy! I know, it is nice from the inside looking out. :)

Ruth said...

Montag, oh how nice to meet a fellow cloud-mountain person. The imagery you created with your words was wonderful.

Ruth said...

Dear Dakota Bear, oh you are welcome, and thank you!

I was last in Paris in 2006, but I try to bring it to the farm in little ways. Don't know when I'll get back. I hope you can go again before long!

Ruth said...

Thank you, Coachdad. And good luck with your new goal, I admire you for your determination.

Ruth said...

Thank you, Holy Cuteness. Your animals are pretty cute.

Ruth said...

Thank you, Mr. Villager!

Ruth said...

Yes, Faisal, winter is beautiful, which is one reason I live in Michigan for the four seasons. But I am getting a little old for the cold. Thank you for taking time to comment.

Ruth said...

Thank you, Blossom!

Oh yes, that pizza was YUM MY.

JSC said...

These pictures are gorgeous!!!!

Sam said...

Stunning photographs - keep it up

Veronika said...

Lovely photographs. You are very talented!

Ruth said...

Thanks, Super 2, the scene was gorgeous, and I was lucky to be able to stop with the camera! Stay warm over there.

Ruth said...

Thanks so much, Sam!

Ruth said...

Veronika, you make lovely art, and you have a unique perspective. Thank you.

obsquatch said...

Hello Ruth,
I recently made a short video of me enjoying the 9° weather we are having in Chicago. I'm from Vermont and couldn't for the life of me imagine what a year would feel like without winter. I know Michigan winters can be vicious, but I, like you, think there is so much beauty in them. cheers and thanks.

Julie M. Baker said...

You have beautiful photographs. I'm glad blogger picked you as a blog of note because it gave me the opportunity to see such gorgeous images.
Thanks for sharing.

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Ruth said...

Lazy Julie, that's very nice, and I thank you. I am just fortunate to have Nature around me, I don't work very hard at it. I am lazy too.

Ruth said...

Thanks UFO Blogger. I got shivers at yours!

Rosaria Williams said...

Ruth,
Congratulations on becoming Blog of Note. Your posts are enchanting and surprisingly warm on such cool days.

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Ruth said...

Thank you for this, Lakeviewer. I appreciate your time and visit.

Bob Johnson said...

Wow, again beautiful pics Ruth.

Anonymous said...

Very nice

Meanwhile in Finland...:
http://nccbsource.blogspot.com/2009/01/what-is-finnish-winter-like.html

family affairs said...

Love the photos and very pleased to have found your beautiful blog! Lx

Robbie said...

I live in Australia, and we live with a great deal of drought. Your winter wonderland photos are beautiful

Ruth said...

Bob, it was an incredible morning, and I am lucky I didn't crash the car.

Ruth said...

Evaluator, that's depressing!

Ruth said...

Family Affairs, thank you, that's so nice. I was astonished by your post about the body exhibit. That guy with the skin hanging from his arm. :|

Ruth said...

Hi, Robbie, you are welcome to romp and play in these pictures any time you're too hot.

Laura Doyle said...

Oh...that took my breath away! I can only imagine what it was like in first person.

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are gorgeous. People always say winter is dreary, they clearly prove otherwise.

Carrie Lynne said...

absolutely breathe taking

zuveena said...

this is perfect!!!! marvelous!!!!

Ruth said...

Starlene, it was so compelling I had to stop the car.

Ruth said...

You're right, Anon.! I say that to myself all the time. But there are still dreary days. That's what makes the pink ice day remarkabl.

Ruth said...

Carrie Lynn, yes it was in person too.

Ruth said...

Oh thank you, Janice Phil.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! It looks so serene and peaceful! I love it!

Gone2theDawgs said...

That is a breathtaking photo!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

Ruth said...

TwistedSerenity, it was gorgeous - and COLD.

Ruth said...

Thanks, Tammy! It was Nature, I just snapped.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your winter landscape is beautiful! Very very different from what we're having here across the Ocean!
Warm greetings from (landlocked) West Africa,
Esther

Ruth said...

Esther, so very different. I hear from a friend of mine that Africa is the most beautiful place he'd been. I don't know which part he meant.

Your Kalahari foal is just precious. Thank you for sharing that first walk.

Edward Yablonsky said...

You express my sentiments exactly. The snow is a beautiful and inexpressible and indescribable beauty . I'm in Phoenix and never have been in much snow and have not seen it but for pictures. THANK YOU. Also, we have Sedona with red rock escarpment and I have seen that, and it is another scape, another picture of the natural landscape and beauty.Blogs are so much more satisfying than tv or quite a bit else.Just started my own

Ruth said...

Edward, I've heard about and seen photos of the red rocks in Sedona. My friend built a house looking at them, and I've wanted to go visit. Such gorgeous landscapes all around us.

I agree with you about blogs, I like the interactivity with people around the country and the world. What a treat.