After the recent snow came warmer temperatures and… rain. Standing in the remaining snow on the river bank there were grasses and stalks with winter leaves.
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November 22, 2011
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Absolutely splendid. The simplicity of form and structure is so appealing – like visual haiku.
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Comment by shoreacres — November 22, 2011 @ 10:32 pm
Thanks! They were irresistible standing there in the middle of a snow bank just above the river.
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Comment by montucky — November 22, 2011 @ 11:45 pm
I absolutely couldn’t resist commenting when I saw these pop up in my email. They are stunning in their simplicity. Like exquisitely rendered botanical paintings, classic, but contemporary. Absolutely Beautiful.
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Comment by Teresa Evangeline — November 22, 2011 @ 10:41 pm
I have learned that even on the worst days nature has displays of beauty for anyone who will venture out and be willing to see them. We live in a beautiful world, don’t we! I especially like the very simple things.
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Comment by montucky — November 22, 2011 @ 11:52 pm
Love these images!
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Comment by Jo Woolf — November 23, 2011 @ 1:25 am
Thank you Jo!
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 1:33 am
Your macro photography is really something to behold! Have a lovely holiday!
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Comment by Roberta — November 23, 2011 @ 7:25 am
Thank you Roberta! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:47 pm
It’s funny how something as ordinary as a clump of grass can become more interesting when isolated. Very nice!
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Comment by btweenblinks — November 23, 2011 @ 9:30 am
Yes, we are so used to seeing it among other backgrounds where it doesn’t stand out. Kind of like people in a crowd.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:50 pm
Hi Montucky, I especially like that first shot of the grass stalks. Have a wonderful day and a great Thanksgiving tomorrow!
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Comment by wildlifewatcher — November 23, 2011 @ 10:09 am
Thanks wildlifewatcher. I hope you have a very good day too!
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:50 pm
The frames around the images contribute to the painting-like feel. Nice!
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Comment by Kim — November 23, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Thanks Kim. The frames are an experiment.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:52 pm
Wonderful! These look like paintings– especially within a frame! Lovely!
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Comment by Barbara — November 23, 2011 @ 11:54 am
Thanks Barbara. I found the frames on Picnik, a free feature of Flickr and decided to play with them a bit.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:54 pm
Both are lovely. The second is my favorite, though. So much beauty in natural shapes.
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Comment by sandy — November 23, 2011 @ 12:04 pm
Thanks Sandy. Yes, the shapes in nature can be exquisite. The snow made these stand right out.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:55 pm
I love both of these…the first one especially! Simple clean and elegant!
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Comment by dhphotosite — November 23, 2011 @ 1:47 pm
I think the simplicity is what made me notice them.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 9:56 pm
these are not the typical montucky shots… very nice indeed… however i love your usual “style”! 🙂
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Comment by kcjewel — November 23, 2011 @ 3:37 pm
Thanks Jewel. Yes, a little different. I was attracted by the shapes and the contrast.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 10:01 pm
Your photographs are like pieces of art, fine art. I like the snow with the contrasts.
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Comment by Jack Matthews — November 23, 2011 @ 3:57 pm
Thank you Jack! These were in a large sheet of snow on the river bank just above the water. Nature framed the pictures.
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 10:02 pm
Wow, terrifically artistic shots! Very minimalist and zen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Terry.
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Comment by Candace — November 23, 2011 @ 5:01 pm
Thanks Candace! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 10:03 pm
These are beautiful! I want you to know that I have acknowledged you for an award that we can pass on to other bloggers. It is called Liebster. You can read about it at http://inotherwordsandpictures.wordpress.com There is no pressure to do anything..Just want you to know how much I appreciate your beautiful photography.. Roberta
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Comment by Roberta — November 23, 2011 @ 7:19 pm
Thank you for your thoughtfulness Roberta! Just knowing that you appreciate the photographs is the very best award I can get!
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Comment by montucky — November 23, 2011 @ 10:05 pm
The first photo is so compelling, I found myself staring at it, sort of lost in a trance. Great shot.
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Comment by burstmode — November 24, 2011 @ 8:02 am
Thanks. I’m continually fascinated at the completely natural scenes that I encounter. Who could duplicate that display?
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Comment by montucky — November 24, 2011 @ 9:46 am
The same thing happened to me. Ad I’m not sure if I should attribute this to the stunning beauty often found in nature or the skilled eye of the photographer. Perhaps it is a little of both.
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Comment by btweenblinks — November 24, 2011 @ 11:53 am
It’s difficult to analyze just why something like that appeals to us, isn’t it.
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Comment by montucky — November 24, 2011 @ 8:51 pm
Love those still lives… the colours, both strong and soft, they bring in a snowy landscape. Beautifully captured!
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Comment by isathreadsoflife — November 25, 2011 @ 2:19 am
Thank you Isa!
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Comment by montucky — November 25, 2011 @ 7:55 pm
Awesome photos! I love the first photo very much. You fantastic nature photographer. Congratulations.
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Comment by sartenada — November 25, 2011 @ 3:29 am
Thanks sartenada. There is much beauty to photograph in nature!
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Comment by montucky — November 25, 2011 @ 7:56 pm
The first photo is…perfect! You couldn’t have captured a graceful clump of grace more perfectly.
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Comment by kateri — November 25, 2011 @ 6:08 pm
Thanks Kateri!
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Comment by montucky — November 25, 2011 @ 7:56 pm
These are gorgeous captures of grasses in the snow! I just love both! Perfect 🙂
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Comment by Anna — November 26, 2011 @ 9:53 am
Thanks Anna!
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Comment by montucky — November 26, 2011 @ 11:31 pm
I LOVE the first image… the simplicity of the colors and the composition are marvelous.
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Comment by Victoria — December 8, 2011 @ 10:00 am
I also love it for its simplicity. That’s very much the way I am too.
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Comment by montucky — December 8, 2011 @ 11:14 pm