The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Monday Morning Beauty

Monday, February 20, 2012

Monday Morning Beauty

The snow doesn't stop the birds in their search for food.

Outside my kitchen windows.

It is impossible to capture the actual beauty we've been blessed with. This is just a sampling of the beauty surrounding me this morning. I have taken many photos, but posting only a few. The sun is shining bright this morning and soon the scene will look very different. I am happy ~ my wish for one significant snowfall has been granted. Now the fairies can start spreading the seeds of Spring.

3 comments:

Gail H. Ragsdale said...: Gorgeous, gorgeous photos Audrey! And I am soooooo glad the snow missed us :) But I am enjoying it so in your photos :); February 20, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Silke Powers said...: Oh, so gorgeous!! Mother Nature still is the most awesome artist of all, don't you think?! Love seeing your bluebirds. Here, the bluebirds and the chickadees are both checking out the bluebird house... Enjoy the snow! Hugs, Silke; February 20, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Jan said...: Awesome is an over used word but seems apt for these photos. Glad your wish was granted! Stay warm.

Pardon my mini rant but I very much dislike the new prove you're not a robot thing with the weird letters. Today there are some Islamic letters there, how am I supposed to type those in?; February 20, 2012 at 5:11 PM

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