Plants,  snow,  winter scenes

Art All Around

Patterns of Snow and Plants
Patterns of Snow and Plants

One of the pleasures in life is walking my camera. Unlike walking a dog there is nothing to pick up in a bag to take home. Hopefully, what I bring home are images.

I remember when I walked to walk, my focus was to get somewhere and my mind would wander all over the place. I now experience a different walk. I take care to slow down, breathe and do my best to keep myself present. Walking can be more enjoyable when I take in everything around me. I’ve become more aware of the art that surrounds me! But, along with seeing the art of nature, I am filled with questions as to the reason for this art. What is its function in creation? In the image above I ask myself, “Why is there a mound of snow at the base of each plant stem?” I walk by this scene almost daily so when the snow melts I’m going to look closer to see if there are leaves or something at the base of these plants.

Oak Leaves in the Snow
Oak Leaves in the Snow

If you notice these leaves have fallen since the snowfall. There is some melting of the snow around the leaves, which indicates to me the leaves are at a warmer temperature. Maybe?

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • John

    Or the darker color is absorbing light and heat more than the reflecting snow.

    I’d say what you bring home is much better than the stuff the dog walkers pick up. 🙂

    • Monte Stevens

      Watching my step is important this time of the year. I notice different muscles are being used when it is snowy and icy. This is also the time for the return of the Canada Geese. So, we start practicing the Goose Poop Boogie again. I have been walking almost exclusively for the past 6 months. It is now an essential part of my day and I feel restless when I do not get one in.

  • Mark

    Your walks sound similar to mine, although sometimes I do have a dog with me (with bags of course!). I end up bringing home more questions than I had when I started, in addition to a sometimes full bag. 🙂