Well, Winter.
Here we are again. Nestled in the pit of January. As often as I’ve grown tired of you in the past, something shifted this year. I mean just look at you in your chilling brilliance. You’re not so bad to have around after all. On these crisp snow speckled days, I’m floored, utterly floored by the heartbreaking light of the sun, oh the sun. Is this your secret weapon? Sure you can be moody and cantankerous, but aren’t we all from time to time?
I might venture to say, I kind of like you. Pure white wrapped in dusty blue. Face stinging wind slaps. Bone chilling cold. Snow top mountain castles filled with trolls (lots of Harry Potter these days). Long walks in the hills.
What’s next? I may even fall oh, shh. Don’t speak. Let’s not rush into anything…I don’t think either of us are ready for that.
p.s. Local (New England) Folks! I’m teaching a photography workshop at the Amherst Farmers Market this Saturday. I would love to see you there. You can find all the details below.
Saturday at the Market: A Mobile Photography Workshop For Food Lovers
In this workshop, we’ll explore the art of mobile photography by capturing the vibrant food scene at the Amherst Winter Farmers Market: the local farmers, their produce, and the market shoppers. You’ll learn photography basics (light, composition, framing, and exposure) along with visual storytelling techniques. You’ll also learn how to shoot, process, and later print your mobile images. Bring a mobile phone and your fabulous selves.
Date: January 26 (or sign up for the Feb. or Mar 9th dates)
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst, MA
Fee: $25.00 (per workshop, per person)
If you’re interested in joining, drop me a line by Friday (info[at]artandlemons[dot]com).
I really love that first photo. Ah, winter!
la domestique, Ah, winter indeed! Lots of tea drinking today to stay warm…(and thank you).
This is all making me wish we lived somewhere where there actually was a real winter. SNOW!
Eileen, Too bad I can’t send some your way…although the snow is turning icy as the temperatures drop to 1F tonight.
Nice pictures Nikki
I like January! It´s my birthday month and i really like snow..it´s coldddd but the landscape is so beautiful
I wish you could make this workshops in Portugal and another countries..you inspired me to learn and take more pictures with my iphone.
Hugs
Andreia, Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great birthday celebration! Oh, that’s kind of you to say. I’m glad you’re inspired and that you’re taking more photographs. I would love to teach a workshop in Portugal. Now to make that happen…
Nikki, thank you so much!
My birthday is on 29th january and i´ll be 22 lol
Anyway, thanks hehe
I´ve been enjoying taking photographs..it´s really nice xD
Maybe someday you´ll have the opportunity to teach a workshop here
I was just visiting Portland, Maine last week (from San Diego). That was enough for me! These photos are beautiful, but I did get real chills while viewing! haha
Hi Megan, Thanks. Ha, well at least you had a small taste of winter before heading back to California. Portland is a great city, isn’t it?
Lovely pictures! I love snow and winter.
Cheers,
Rosa