February 7, 2012

Winter Solitude...



"One is the Loneliest Number"


I often feel like I'm one step behind everyone.  And so the feeling continues with my participation in the "Poetic Winter Challenge".  The prompt is "Solitude".  Which is downright perfect in summing up how I feel about Winter.  NOT a fan. NOT a fan of solitude.  Truth be told, I'm a bandwagon fan of Winter and Solitude.  I just like to jump off the bandwagon a lot sooner than most...two weeks max of cold temps and solitude and I'm good to go.  

I am by nature a social person.  Warm weather is more conducive to that.  Once Winter approaches, everything turns inwards.  Animals hibernate.  Greenery goes dormant.  Sunlight diminishes.  We follow nature's lead and follow her.  There is a quietness to winter that is the antithesis of warmer weather months.  Perhaps that is good.  We all need a rest.  Mother Nature probably knows best.  But I guess I just need less rest than what she thinks.  Wouldn't be the first time I disagreed with a mom.

Winter Solitude.  Probably a necessity.  Just less of a necessity for me.


--Kathy


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24 comments:

  1. JeanneFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I'm with you on that solitude thing! Lovely photo and depiction of One.

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  2. Grandma DealFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    A beautiful piece of art - artography. I agree with you in that a couple of weeks of winter is just about enough. ;o)

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  3. Grandma DealFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    A beautiful piece of art - artography. I agree with you in that a couple of weeks of winter is just about enough. ;o)

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  4. faith ann raiderFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Thank you so much for linking up!! I'm so glad that you did. Friday's challenge prompt is Warmth... hope to see you there!!

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  5. aliciaFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Simply beautiful art! Great use of textures! Thanks so much for joining the Poetic Winter Photo Challenge!

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  6. Seeing Each DayFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    So interesting to read your thoughts on winter- a season that for me is much less harsher than what you and several people in these link ups experience. You write so well. And your photo highlights and compliments what you 're saying .

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  7. photo by anskuFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful image! Try to hang in there, spring will come soon... I on the other hand enjoy solitude - crowds are just too much for me...

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  8. UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    So beautiful picture, simple and bare.
    Marit, Norway.

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  9. AngieFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Love your composition and subtle texture work. Very pretty image, Kathy!

    I hear you on the winter thing, I am not so much a fan of winter myself - it is my least favorite season to be sure. I like it for a minute, but then I am ready to move on into spring! :)

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  10. ana.grFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Seing your blog, I realize I AM behind, but very very behind in my tasks at Kim's 52.
    Beautiful work in all your posts. Love it.
    (Seen at Sweet Shot Tuesday)

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  11. SusanFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful shot, and now I don’t feel so bad for still considering jumping in on the Poetry challenge.

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  12. Carol BlackburnFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I love the austerity of that shot, Kathy. Simply wonderful!

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  13. DeannaFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful "solitude" image and your words are perfect sentiments.

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  14. Gina KleinworthFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Love this Kathy- it's perfect!

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  15. kathyLFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I love the curl of your leaf and the blankness behind it. It really captures your theme. Keep the faith, spring (and spring training :) ) will come! The days are getting longer, little by little!

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  16. MichelleFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I would have never thought to use pumpkin grunge on a photo like that, but I will now. Very nicely done! Thanks for the inspiration...I just finished jotting it down. :)

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  17. UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Kathy, this is so beautiful. I, however love the solitude....Peace and quiet suits me just fine. Great composition and tones. Better to be late to the party than not showing up! hee hee

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  18. esraFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    This is gorgeous. Wonderful composition and beautiful, subtle, texture work. You captured the prompt so well. I don't mind the solitude but I certainly am not a winter person myself!

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  19. CedarFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I love the simplicity and soothing tones of this photo! Beautiful!

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  20. Kim StevensFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    I'm with you sista! Bring on the warm weather, bare feet in the sand and wind in my hair....I need the beach, now!

    And if you are a step behind then I'm REALLY behind, especially this week!!

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  21. NancyFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    I get conflicted this time of year. I know that nature and we as well, need a rest to gear up for spring.

    Lovely capture and editing, Kathy. :)

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  22. ...melody...February 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    This caught my eye. Beautiful! :) I understand the feeling and that is why I now live in Asia!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Such a lonely branch made to look so beautiful.. Well done my friend..

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. Skye February 10, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I am with you on the hibernating thing. Beautiful picture too! I am counting down the days til everything starts coming out of hibernation, including myself! :)

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