Sunday, February 17, 2013

Shadows and Reflections

This morning the sun shone as we walked 

It was a morning of great beauty

A morning of infinite possibilities

Just the kind of morning for which I'd been waiting

for what seems like ages and ages

I found myself drawn to photographing reflections and shadows as we walked.

Reflections in the water of the Caldon Canal

as we walked along the towpath near Consall Station

The glimmer of the sun in the water gave the reflections a look of ephemeral fragility

Whilst the shadows, in comparison, were strong and long

I wish I could capture and bottle the feeling of mornings like these so that I could un-stopper and release them, like racing pigeons from their lofts or doves from their dovecotes. to cast brightness over the dismal grey mornings that may be lurking just around the corner before Spring is finally here.

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  1. Lovely images, what a difference a bit of sunshine makes

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  2. Oh yes, it has been lovely to see the sun and wish we could bottle it too!
    I fear winter has not finished with us yet though!
    xxx

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    1. I'm sure there will be more to come yet but it is great to have a few sunny, dry days:)

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  3. Yes, lovely day here too - and "red sky at night, shepherds delight", hopefully lovely tomorrow too. The light makes such a difference, doesn't it? Lifts your spirits so much. Have a good week x

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    1. There was a gorgeous sky last night and it is lovely today, too:)

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  4. It's funny, I was just thinking about this stretch of the canal earlier... Dave's dad is staying nearby for a few days and he's requested that we plan a local walk for tomorrow - this is one place I thought about!

    Your photos are beautiful and it has been really lovely to have a sunny weekend. We couldn't walk today as Dave was working at home, on call, 7-7 but it did give me chance to catch up on some jobs at home.

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    1. Hope you enjoy your walk today wherever you go. I love the walk at Consall it's one of my favourites:)

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  5. It won't be long Rosie. Spring is in the air.
    I heard a blackbird start to sing this weekend.

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    1. Ah, the blackbirds here are nest building already - haven't heard them sing yet though:)

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  6. It's been sunny here too today and it certainly makes you feel good. Your photos are lovely Rosie.
    Patricia x

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    1. Thanks, Patricia. Isn't it wonderful to have some sunny days?:)

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  7. What fabulous sentiments Rosie - I suppose blogging about them is as near to bottling as you can get xxxxxxx

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    1. Yes it is, as we can look back at our photos and memories to spur us on through the grey days:)

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  8. I'm with you on enjoying the sun, makes everything seem so much prettier. The photos are stunning, really shows all the loveliness.

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    1. It was such a lovely morning and we still have sun which is great:)

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  9. A walk by a canal in the sunshine has a special quality as do you beautiful photos.
    Glad to know you have a new second-hand car! Enjoy your reading!

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    1. Thank you, Linda, I've enjoyed two of books so far so I'm hoping the others are just as good:)

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