February 22, 2014

Song-ography, the "Hazy Shade of Winter" edition...


"Look around
leaves are brown
and the sky
is a hazy shade of winter...




"Autumn - Where I Stand "
Ambler, Pennsylvania




...Seasons change with the scenery
weaving time in a tapestry."

 -Hazy Shade of Winter






"Winter - Where I Stand"
Ambler, Pennsylvania



I shall return to "where I stand" for my Spring and Summer changing scenery...I am sooo ready for Mother Nature to weave some new tapestry for me!


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Lest you think I'm organized or have any sort of "plan" for Song-ography...let me disillusion you a bit.  Just a couple hours ago I was sitting in a parking lot waiting for Thing #3 to emerge from a school function.  While killing time, a song came on the radio that totally caught my attention.  I had never heard it before.  When I got I did a little research on the song.  It was written to help generate awareness for an organization called "Newtown Kindness".  An organization that promotes kindness in children, started by the family of one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting.  The beginning of the video includes a bit of background into the song.  At the 2:22 mark, the song begins.  I hope it strikes a chord with you, as it did with me.  NEXT week's Song-ography prompt...

"Nothing  More"
Alternate Routes


Thank you for joining in at Song-ography.  If you have the time I strongly urge you to visit some of the participants.  Be prepared to be awed.  I always strikes me how many different paths the same song lyrics can take each individual.  Makes me realize I need to open up both my eyes AND my mind more.  Looking forward to stopping by each of your blogs myself!







P.S.  You can now find me on Facebook. Please hop on over to You'll Shoot Your Eye Out and give me a "like".











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28 comments:

  1. CarlettaFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Both of these are beautiful!
    I like the quiet and introspective of a foggy day so that first one really appeals to me.
    As always, thank you for being the gracious hostess!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    OMG!!! that first shot needs to be UP on canvas. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    and P.S. I've always wanted to find a lone tree with the four seasons. I think yours would make great wall art...then cards...just sayin.

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  4. Kim CunninghamFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I love this idea. I hope you get spring and summer too! Beautiful captures. That first one is stunning.

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  5. AdrienneFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Ditto! Just wonderful. I have 2 favorite trees at the pond...Will do a series of these for those trees. Especially since this year is the year of the tree for me! Thanks for staying inspired and continuing to inspire us all!!

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  6. nancyjeanFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    i totally agree! i am so ready for mother nature to let go of her icy grips on us ... we are due for another polar vortex this week :~( thank you for hosting this fun linky party!

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  7. BarbaraFebruary 23, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Love that editing - gorgeous! We haven't had a sniff of winter weather here - just more rain!

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  8. IdaFebruary 23, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    How cool to have such a special tree to photograph in the different seasons. The Fall one is vey peaceful looking. Strange as it sounds considering I don't care for winter I really like the Winter shot, very serene and calm.

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  9. SirpaFebruary 23, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    These are SO lovely!!

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  10. NickiFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    I have a tree - well, I guess the neighborhood has 'this' tree - but it is one that has made it into my pictures over the years - from when it was no taller than me through stages of its growth and in every sort of season. You have inspired me to explore. Your tree is handsome in both seasons.

    Wow - next week's song is powerful, especially taking into account the source and purpose. Thank you for turning us onto it - along with all the melodies you remind us of week in and week out. Thanks Kathy.

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  11. DebbieFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    i have done this with my home, the four seasons at home!! what you have done here, what you have found, breathtaking!! i am going to hijack the idea, using a random tree/place, starting now!!

    thanks for hosting, i always enjoy this link-up!!

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  12. JeanneFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Love your shot for this week, and that song for next week is very intriguing and powerful! Great choice for next week!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for posting the video, Kath.. brought tears to my eyes. xox

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  14. photodougFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Clever interpretation of Paul Simon's lyrics.

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  15. KarenFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Thank your for the reminder of what anything looks like without snow! I like that you have the same subject for 2 different season's photos. Can't wait to see Spring & Summer. So many times I have thought to do this, but I get sidetracked.

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  16. mollyFebruary 23, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I am not sure you really have any idea what an exceptional photographer you are Kathy. You have a natural eye for a truly amazing shot! These are speculator, the top one in particular is amazing, the light, the colours, and the spacing in the composition is inspiring

    Mollyxxx

    Ps... Yes please to spring time.... please please, whoever is in charge of this weather nonsense, enough already ;)

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  17. Andrea @ From The SolFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    My blogging friend Jeanne has been doing this meme for awhile and since I know she has impeccable taste, I am following in her footsteps ... and I am thrilled that I am here because I love your pictures and your choice of next weeks song. I perused some of your blog and find it very interesting and thoughtful. I will look forward to getting to know you better ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  18. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    I love music... love photography... so this is perfect! Now if I could just find a few more hours in my day. Hoping to link up one of these Sundays. I really like your photography.

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  19. Tamar SBFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Those are amazing!! Love the composition.

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  20. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 23, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous!! I love the idea of doing it again in Spring and Summer!

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  21. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyFebruary 23, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Looking forward to the seasons ahead and seeing your finished project.

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  22. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 24, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I finally linked up! Liked you on FB, hope you'll LIKE me back. :)

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  23. LeoviFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Wonderful way to convey beauty, beautiful trees! Beautiful photos!

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  24. Bill LislemanFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    great song and you've picked great images to match this hazy shade of winter.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Those photos perfectly express the phrase stark beauty. Love them!

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