Today is I Heart Macro over at Studio Waterstone .
It's been a few weeks again since I have gone out and focused on the little things in life and i have really missed it, while tending to all the big things like work and preparing for the holidays and family visits.
Looking out my windows from the warmth of indoors, everything looks dead and barren and wintry.
But upon close inspection this morning I find that nature is tenacious.
The strawberry leaves are coated with color and frosty sprinkles.
Long after the delicate petals of the lillies and iris have gone, the weeds still bloom and sprout life.
Some of the bushes pose as holiday cards
The salvia still basks in the morning sunshine, soaking up the dew and warmth for as long as it can
The winter blooming camellia provides a tender contrast to the evergreen leaves that surround it.
So much beauty to appreciate when we just take the time to notice.
Hop on over to Lori's to see what everyone else is appreciating this morning!
Frost creates such an amazing look!! I never knew there was such a thing as a winter blooming Camelia, must look in to that. Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are truly fabulous photos.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Wonderful photos. The leaves almost look like little sugared candies. And the berries .. well .. words can't do them justice. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful textured photos....and you can almost smell strawberries with the first ones....
ReplyDeleteLaura, Your shots are all wonderful and speak of nature not really wanting to give in to the cold winter months.
ReplyDeleteTherese
I love these shots. I'm hanging on to the warmer than normal temps for as long as I can! The camellia is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! so much color! Everything over here is brown and soggy and icky :(
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the berries, the color and little sprinkles of frost are incredible. I think the camellia is lovely. Such a delicate and sweet looking flower. You found a lot of beauty for such a dreary time of year.
ReplyDeleteLove the frosted leaves, gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeletethese are so colorful and beautiful; thanks so much for sharing. (visiting from i heart macro)
ReplyDeleteEach one os beautiful. The light on your camellia photo is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou've found many beautiful little life blessings. I love looking for little things too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love all of the great colors you found! Wonderful pictures!
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