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Elaine Tweedy, M. Photog
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Blank Slate

1/5/2018

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I have often thought of Winter as a blank slate.  It's one of the reasons that, even though I have been heard to complain about cold temperatures, too much snow and icy roads, I have a deep respect for the season.

Winter is like a good cleansing.  The season's starkness is not for the faint of heart.  Neither is it's darkness.

We start from scratch in Winter.  We hope whatever it has covered over will burst forth again in the Spring. It often does, and more beautifully than we remember it over the six cold months that often make up Northeastern Pennsylvania's snowy season.

I was watching the birds at our feeders yesterday, and decided that they knew quite a bit more than I did about Winter.  They do not seem daunted by it at all. 

The birds puff themselves up against the cold winds, and remember who fed them last year.  They find cubbies and nooks to hide in, then happily go about their business of cracking open black sunflower seeds and chasing away competitors.

I love birds.  I think we can learn a lot from them. They have no guarantees that they will find a goody under that blank slate of white snow, yet it doesn't stop them from searching.  Because ultimately, they know they will find what they are looking for, and that instinct serves them well. Our feathered friends are great examples of faith--that things will eventually be in their favor.

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I am still a part of the blog circle: Project 52.  This year I have decided to forego that header and instead just concentrate on the theme.  I may not participate every single week this year, but instead throw in some other blogs on topics I would like to cover outside of the blog circle.

We have MANY new participants in the blog circle.  I encourage you to explore it, this first posting in January, to see what other photographers have to offer in the interpretation of the theme.  Start here with Tim Evans of Tim Evans Photography, serving Hattiesburg and the rest of the southern Mississippi region.  Tim is a new member.  WELCOME Tim!

(P.S.  If you find that some links do not work at first, come back later in the day. When new members join, we have to work the bugs out, but things are usually back to normal after a few hours.)

#blankslate, #birdsinwinter, #igottheshotphotography
15 Comments
Kim Hollis link
1/5/2018 07:27:01 am

We don't have snow but we've had temps in the teens. I was just watching a bird outside at the feeder thinking about how they survive in these temps. They are interesting creatures.

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Linda
1/5/2018 07:35:19 am

I have been enjoying your bird posts on Insta! Happy New Year Elaine!

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Kelly MIddlebrooks
1/5/2018 09:53:45 am

Beautiful images and beautifully written. I was soooooo tempted to use a picture of the birds at my feeder this week! They bring that pop of color to the slate. ;)

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Rochelle
1/5/2018 12:34:12 pm

I LOVE birds. This year I will be making more time for them and including them a bit more often myself. Birds are survivors alright, however its been so dry here I have started putting water bowls out for them. There have been a number of them dying (literally) for a drink.

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Danyel
1/5/2018 01:13:07 pm

What a great take on this theme. You even got a bird head tilt. hee hee

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Elaine
1/5/2018 01:44:03 pm

I had to laugh when that happened. Tiny bird saw my reflection.

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Shelly Ellis link
1/5/2018 01:34:06 pm

I love your bird photos! But it seems you are in your element with your dog portraits.

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Elaine
1/5/2018 01:45:41 pm

My dogs actually helped out. It was their nose prints that were all over the window I used to take these photos. :)

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Darlene link
1/5/2018 02:50:35 pm

Elaine, these bird images are beautiful! The first image is gorgeous. Loved reading your post :)

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Susannah link
1/5/2018 03:26:48 pm

You are definitely right about winter being a blank slate for the year. It is the start of the new year and the start of the seasons that lead into the rest of the year. Winter cleans the slate for the Spring growth and so on. Great analogy!

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Lynda
1/5/2018 05:52:43 pm

Love your shots. I love birds too, and you’re right. They are inspiring. Hope you post regularly. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog.

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Nancy link
1/5/2018 06:01:54 pm

Beautiful shots of the birds. Nice to meet you!

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Nancy
1/5/2018 06:47:02 pm

Such sweet little birds! It's neat how they are so tiny but yet so strong in the bitter cold. I'll find them inspiring too thanks to you!

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Jessica
1/5/2018 09:48:48 pm

What a beautiful way to think about winter--and beautiful birds to match! I love watching out winter birds and photographing them as well; cardinals are my favorite!

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Tracy Allard link
1/5/2018 11:29:48 pm

I'm more relaxed just looking at your images; lovely.

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