When I look out to witness amazing moments like this one, I’m struck by awe, grabbing my camera to catch the scene.
Oh, my.
Compared to where I lived before, tucked down a hill below the road, hidden by a large holly tree, I’m living in a spot which allows us to see so much when we pay attention.
Working on the sun-soaked hillside in back on his day off yesterday, Ben found himself in the middle of starling country, where the gathering and chorus grew larger and louder by the moment.
When I glanced up from my lunch, Ben had stopped gardening to receive the avian gifts nearby. He looked up and out at the large flock in trees all around, and he looked overhead as starlings flew past. I could feel his delight, for I’ve done that very thing – sitting out back in the thick of a starling show. We’ve had so many this winter; we’re grateful.
Then there’s the moon, the sun, clouds, rain, butterflies, cardinal at the feeder, squirrel, crocus …
Nature.
Nature nearby.
What natural gifts are yours these winter days?
Is it challenging to appreciate snow, since you’ve received too much this year?
I understand.
I remember snowfall after snowfall, and gray day after gray day, when I longed to see a sliver of sunshine.
I know, too, that you’ve been able to bundle up to discover treasures adorned in snow to photograph. You’ve posted the photos.
This milder state (North Carolina) I live in has awakened me to the blessings of nature in new ways.
Ben’s growing seedlings we move to sun spots in our house, as he dreams of hours in the garden, harvesting vegetables, watching Cosmos dance in the breeze.
Spring and summer will be here soon…hooray!
And while we can, what joys can we witness out winter windows? What joys can be ours this morning? This afternoon? This evening?
Step out.
Revel in the glory of the natural world alive with activity and oxygen.
What’s yours to see today?
What’s yours to photograph?
Enjoy!
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