Nuture Photography Winter Finale

I've enjoyed participating in the Nurture Photography Winter Challenge with Kristi and Rebecca over the last four weeks. I've practiced a few new techniques over this time including working with shadows and using low light to add an element of drama to my pictures. I've also used negative space to narrow the focal point and define the subject of my photos. This challenge has gotten me up and out of the house during these cold winter months. It is now March 1st and I am hoping Spring is soon on its way. It's been a long, cold winter and I am more than ready to see some color and warmer temperatures. 

Here is a recap of some of my favorites over the last four weeks' challenge:

Black|Shadows




White | Minimalism

Silver | Treasure



Blue | Breathe





The challenge has been fun. I've learned a lot from both Kristi and Rebecca through their many tips and tutorials throughout this challenge. As well, it has helped to make these long winter days pass by a little bit faster. Thank you Kristi and Rebecca for all your hard work and time you put forth for these challenges. They are always a great way for me to push my photography skills a little bit farther.

it's Friday! enjoy your weekend!

hugs,
tish

The Simple Beauty of White

This week's prompt for the Nurture Photography Winter Challenge is White|Minimalism. I wondered, "How is white defined?" According to Wikipedia, "White contains all the wavelengths of visible light without absorption, has maximum brightness, and does not have any hue." It's truly minimal by its very definition. It further states that "according to surveys, white is most associated with innocence, perfection, the good, honesty, cleanliness, the beginning, the new, neutrality, lightness and exactitude." 

As much as I might dislike winter, there is something wondrous and magical when your part of the world is softly blanketed in white. 

It's pure and clean. It is bright. Did you ever notice how much brighter the night is after a snowfall? Almost, glowing. 

The snow seems to absorb sound and make the world quieter, peaceful.



I chose a mix of some photos I took a couple week's ago in the midst of a snowfall and a few new ones from this past week's latest storm. 



And I as write this, much of the northeast is bracing for the latest storm, a Nor'easter that imminent. 



Despite the beauty that does accompany a snowfall, I am just about depleted of any joy I might have found in snow early on in the season. The thought of 4-8 inches of snow coming our way this afternoon does not excite me. I am counting my blessings though. It could be worse. Areas north of us are likely to experience a crippling snowfall. 



So, I am thankful. And as hard as this season is on me ... I am going to focus on the good; focus on the positive. After all, it is February, it's a short month and there are 39 days 'til spring. 





Be Happy & Enjoy Your Weekend,

xo,
tish

Playing in the Snow | Wordless Wednesday

Happy WW!

xo, 

tish

The Snowfall | Wordless Wednesday

Happy New Year to you all!
I pray 2013 brings you much joy, good health and a multitude of blessings!

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Hugs,
tish