Behind us lies autumn and its attendant allure. Before us, springtime, full of new promise and novel prospects, filled with life renewed, reborn.
Despite subtle signs of spring, vernal equinox is yet to come. The hibernal months might hold more darkness than light, bring illness and even eternal sleep to dear friends and family. Bemoaned and decried, these dormant days are indispensable. No organism can exist without repose, Mother Earth included.
But the frigid season also brings beauty. It paints with a beautiful brush, colors with crystals that are clear as they fall, gleaming white as they gather, and cerulean as they crowd, thaw, refreeze.
I can even glimpse a hint of pink in this frozen waterfall
In these waning weeks of winter, I relish its brilliance while I watch it melt, drip, rearrange itself into myriad sparkling shapes; while I wait for it to return to its original state, and to continue its cyclical journey.
tanja britton 
Beautiful pictures even if your words sound very sad. I hope the spring sunshine will bring you a lot of light. All the best, Ulrike
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Thank you, Ulrike. The last several winters have brought a lot of loss. Unlike flowers and trees, the life force of spring does not revive those who have gone…
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Lovely images, particularly the ones showing the beauty in the ice.
That 2nd image seems to be filled with living shapes and imaginary creatures in the appearance of the ice. Love it 🙂
No doubt you’ll be looking forward to more signs of greenery in the coming weeks.
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Thank you, Vicki. You are right. The days are lengthening and warming, and I am expecting the vegetation to wake up soon. It usually does so rather rapidly, once its time has come. 🌼
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Ice and snow always looks so beautiful… just wished I was better in the cold!
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Long underwear, gloves, and hats help, but only to a point… 😉
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Morning, Tanja.
The cycles of Nature on our planet are incredible. An endless wonder.
That frozen waterfall is really something. Its ice/snow looks billowy.
Bye —
Neil
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I appreciate your comment, Neil, and your astute observation. Even though we humans tend to complain about the different seasons, I am glad they exist, even if some are easier to take than others. 😊
Best wishes,
Tanja
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Beautiful pictures!!! Und ein schöner Text dazu. So ist er, der ewige Kreislauf. LG, Almuth
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Dankeschön, liebe Almuth!
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Du weißt, ich liebe den Winter, das Eis (und die Eisbären 😉 und ich sehe, dass du ihn ebenfalls liebst, den Winter.
Du hast schöne Bilder ausgesucht, Eis in allen Variationen vom Feinsten.
Trotzdem liebe ich alle Jahreszeiten und freue mich auf den Frühling, der bei uns nur sehr zurückhaltend in diesem Jahr in Erscheinung tritt.
Wir sind wirklich bevorzugt vier Jahreszeiten erleben zu dürfen, und ich bin so dankbar für dieses Geschenk.
Danke für deinen wunderbaren Beitrag mit dem wunderbaren Titel, liebe Tanja.
Liebe Grüße
Brigitte
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Herzlichen Dank, liebe Brigitte. Ich bin auch dankbar für die Jahreszeiten, auch wenn einige leichter zu ertragen sind als andere. 😊
Der Frühling läßt sich auch bei uns Zeit, doch er kommt bestimmt!
Liebe Grüße,
Tanja
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I am always amazed how Mother Nature can produce such pieces of art.
We all should admire and cherish her and protect her with all our means.
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I agree, Christa, and in theory most people probably agree. When it comes to taking concrete steps, we lag behind, despite constant reminders of the importance of that protection.
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Beautiful images and words. -Jill
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Thank you so much!
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There is something about water, snow and ice…. so beautiful . It does look like art.
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Thank you!
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Do you miss winter in Sweden?
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Yes sometimes I do. I was home three weeks ago and it was very cold but kind of refreshing;) Don’t miss the darkness though and live waking up to blue skies every day.
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I can relate to that. The darkness took a lot of getting used to when we lived in Alaska. But I miss the Northern Lights!
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You have to love nature to see the depths of beauty and the many intricacies that seasons bring. Lovely perspective tanjabritton!
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I appreciate your kind comment very much. 😊
Best,
Tanja
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💕💕💕💕💕
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This is such a beautiful ensemble of stunning pictures!
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Beautiful photos and beautifully descriptive piece.. loved it..!
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I truly appreciate your positive response, Glenn! 😊
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It’s my pleasure…😊
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