In the Contrast
01/16/2013
There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast. --- Charles Dickens
Yesterday, as I was rushing around the house preparing to leave for work, I walked into the kitchen and saw this. . .
The sun was breaking over my back fence, lighting my morning and taking my breath away for a minute.
And then. . .
I noticed this. . .
Light . . . stronger in the contrast.
Create light . . . create shadow.
Surprise.
Each morning and evening is the time to celebrate the return to light. I lover how it plays on the snow and creates beautiful shadows against the sunset. Spring is coming a few minutes each day.
Posted by: Geri | 01/16/2013 at 07:30 AM
So pretty and good for you for noticing it and taking a moment to appreciate it. I bet it set a great tone for your day.
Posted by: Carole | 01/16/2013 at 08:02 AM
very cool. isn't it wonderful that we need the dark to see the light.
Posted by: Mary | 01/16/2013 at 08:31 AM
The dawning of day, the light and shadows, the sweep of a birds wing, even with our haze there are beautiful moments. The light is returning, I count the seconds at the end of each day and can see January slipping away. Thank goodness. Your photo shows January's light very well.
Posted by: margene | 01/16/2013 at 08:34 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | 01/16/2013 at 10:51 AM
Poetic.
Posted by: Chloe | 01/16/2013 at 08:59 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Cookie | 01/17/2013 at 01:54 AM
Kind of stoping and smelling the roses. ;-)
Posted by: Patty | 01/17/2013 at 10:48 AM
There is also a little more light at the end of the day as we get farther from December 21. Of course, there is probably a bit more at the beginning of the day, but I wouldn't know about that.
Posted by: kmkat | 01/17/2013 at 03:09 PM