January 28, 2009

the in between

I had a thought yesterday while I was driving about the change from winter to spring - the combination of death and life in this weird warmish/coldish winter that we're having in Alabama. It has been in the 50's one week and the the fridge door gets opened and temperatures drop. So, in the midst of death I can see the first brave robins peeking in, squirrels developing a scamper in their step, and the harbingers of spring opening in the shapes of hyacinth and daffodils. Quince is peeking out fuzzy buds surrounded by thorns.

And it strikes me that I'm also in the great in between. That waiting period for winter to end and spring to begin. There are harbingers of good in my life but dead bits and pieces are being slowly routed out.

Hope spring comes to you too.
bakery window

yesterday's hydrangea

quince

life is just a bowl of cherries

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On a side note - I'm very excited to enter into a new project with my friend, Leaca, called "Far North ~ Deep South". It's a photography adventure between two women from different corners of the world. We're the same...only different. Hope you drop by sometime to see what we're up to on the new blog. Far North ~ Deep South
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23 comments:

  1. ELKJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    very exciting all the way around...the photos...the blooms... the blog ...a treat!

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  2. spread your wingsJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    i agree with ELK. there is excitement in the air for sure. can't wait to see what you two talented girls do with your blog.

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  3. vsm/whirling dirvish photographyJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Of course i'll follow love the inspiration. Fantastic processing.

    Looking forward to spring here in TX as well. This up and down crud needs to go.

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  4. MariaJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    love, love that top picture.
    birds have been going nuts here the last few days, I'm assuming, happily, that it's the flight back up from the south & means spring is just around the corner.
    love the north, south idea, will definitely visit, have you seen 2 girls 2 click, they are east coast, west coast?

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  5. meJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Hope springs eternal and eternal comes the spring.

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  6. drollgirlJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    yay for spring, although it is in the 70's in los angeles so we don't get a knock 'em sock 'em type of winter. and i am so down with those cherries. fantastic!

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  7. GabbyJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Fantastic choice of photos! And congrats on your collaboration! What I remember about my three years in Tuscaloosa was the amazing spring. The summer was pretty intolerable, but oh my god, the scent of the blossoms in a warm spring night and the haze around the full moon was almost more than my heart could stand!

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  8. Anna RussellJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I love that first picture. I really want to sit at that chair and read for a bit (your blog, of course).

    Hugs
    Anna xxx

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  9. tangobabyJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I need to come up with another adjective for your photos because "gorgeous" is getting tired.

    These images are so true and perfect. And I want those cherries.

    I can't wait to see your new blog. I know it will be wonderful. Now you've made me wish for Spring to be here soon, too.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Beautifully written - absolutely lovely words laced together.

    Hopefully Spring is not too far off, and mother nature closes that huge "fridge door" (great expression)!

    You can have some of our heat!!

    Looking forward to your phototaphy project too!

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  11. KurtJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Digging the chair and the cherries, Char. I will head to the new place, directly.

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  12. Fifi FlowersJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I LOVE that first photo.. it would make a wonderful Fifi painting!
    BTW... you won a painting via Fifiby's Art Auction... if you would email me... I will send you details... soooo I can ship you you're paintings!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

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  13. georgia b.January 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    how exciting! you and Leaca are two of the best photographers i have seen! this should be amazing! i can't wait to check it out.

    beautiful photos, by the way.

    also, you are such a dear girl to always visit even when i have been missing in action. things are crazy for me right now, so it means a lot when you stop by and leave a comment.

    i can now identify so much more with you and what you recently went through, as i am going through it now, too. thank you for your encouragement.

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  14. MaryJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Love, Love, LOVE those photos! So beautiful!

    You are lucky to be seeing signs (however small) of spring! I'm afraid it will be awhile yet for us in NJ... :(

    Heading over now to see the new site. Looking forward to more terrific pics!

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  15. CharJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I'm scared that all of the signs will be killed on Monday as snow is predicted (I'm hoping for rain instead). I better do my anti-snow dance.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Those are gorgeous shots. It looks like spring might be closer to you than it is to me right now.

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  17. AshleyL.January 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    These photos are incredibly beautiful! I'll definitely be checking out the new blog! :)

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  18. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    I'll have to pop in your new blog~ I'm ready for spring too... but you now we really don't have room to complain!

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  19. prettygeeky.comJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    LOVE your photos, and love how you composed them!

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  20. sallyJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    ...and waiting -for spring or for anything beautiful and exciting to arrive - is about the hardest thing to do...

    good morning char..

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  21. CassaundraJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    beautiful photos, as usual :-)

    thanks for checking out my post.

    road trips kick ass.

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  22. ShaletJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Great photos! Today in the Northwest was warm - feels like spring. I can't wait!

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  23. ChrisJanuary 31, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Oh goodness! Simply divine. I love love love these. Have you ever considered making a photography book? :)

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.

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