For me, winter is the hardest time
of the year to get outside regularly. Shortened days, overcast weather, plus
the whole process of bundling up the kids to keep them warm sometimes seems
like too much of a hassle to deal with. Of course, once I’m outside, I wouldn’t
want to be anywhere else. I love the pink cheeks, the windblown hair, and the
deep breaths of cold fresh air. I love the smell of the outdoors that lingers
on the body and clothes after going back inside. It is always eye opening to
find, once I return, a house that is hot with stale air.
Here is another challenge for those
of you who are looking for a reason to get outside. The photo essay that
follows is a walk we took looking for the colors of winter. What colors can you
find in your neighborhood?
Yellow Green Moss found wedged between a rock wall
Red Nandina Berries
Yellow Dandelion
Burgandy?? wild boysenberry branch
I was surprised by how many colors showed up on the pine tree trunk after color enhancing through photoscape
Orange leaf from unidentified weed
Blue, gray and white from the winter sky
