63 Responses to Silent Sunday

1. kimberlyharding says:

   January 7, 2017 at 8:08 pm

   ooohhhh….so glad I logged on! beautiful!
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 4:39 pm

     Thank you very much, Kim! 🙂
2. cindy knoke says:

   January 7, 2017 at 8:10 pm

   Fascinating!
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 4:39 pm

     Thank you, Cindy. There is a lot of detail, despite its simplicity. 🙂
3. Kris P says:

   January 7, 2017 at 8:50 pm

   Your snow looks just like sugar to me! Of course, snow is so uncommon in my life, I did once have a problem recognizing just what those flakes were falling from the sky onto our car windshield.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 4:35 pm

     It does! Dry snow and fine sand (as well as sugar, I reckon), share the same granular quality. If you’ve walked on the beach, I’d say it is similar to walking in snow (except the temp has to be colder than a SoCal beach!). Wet snow is different, clumping (snowman snow) or mushy, like mashed potatoes. When it comes to shoveling, I MUCH prefer powder! Do you ever visit the San Gabriel’s or Big Bear in winter?
4. Trail Walker says:

   January 7, 2017 at 9:02 pm

   This beautiful picture reinforces that less can often be more. 🌟
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:43 am

     Yes, very minimalist. 🙂 Thanks, TW!
5. Bun Karyudo says:

   January 7, 2017 at 9:28 pm

   This one looks even colder than the previous photograph. That poor little plant must be freezing. It’s not even wearing a scarf.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:42 am

     😀 Yes, a bit cold with a cutting wind. And what would its mother say to no scarf!
     • Bun Karyudo says:

       January 8, 2017 at 11:44 pm

       That’s right. It’s a very naughty young plant.
     • Eliza Waters says:

       January 9, 2017 at 10:52 am

       😀
6. The Belmont Rooster says:

   January 7, 2017 at 11:17 pm

   Well, that photo says a lot… IT’S COLD!!!
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:40 am

     Nice to hear from you, BR! It’s been a while… how is winter treating you these days?
     • The Belmont Rooster says:

       January 8, 2017 at 11:00 pm

       Well, I am afraid it has just started. Good to hear from you, too.
7. Trini Lind says:

   January 8, 2017 at 12:56 am

   Poetic and peaceful ❤
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:09 am

     Thank you, Trini. 🙂
8. smallsunnygarden says:

   January 8, 2017 at 1:00 am

   Very beautiful – love the different textures in the snow!
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:08 am

     Thank you very much!
9. gottatakemorepix says:

   January 8, 2017 at 1:46 am

   Now this shot would make for a truly maddening jigsaw puzzle, even more than mine! Nice photo, Eliza 🙂
   • Eliza Waters says:

     January 8, 2017 at 9:08 am

     😀 Thank you, Steve!
10. Denzil says:

    January 8, 2017 at 2:12 am

    So simple and effective.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Thank you, Denzil.
11. jenanita01 says:

    January 8, 2017 at 3:56 am

    Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie.
12. jenanita01 says:

    January 8, 2017 at 3:59 am

    I love snow, the crisp clean purity of it instils calm and peace…
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thank you for reblogging and seeing the serenity in this. 🙂
13. derrickjknight says:

    January 8, 2017 at 4:39 am

    Like a Japanese painting
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 9:05 am

      It is, great analogy! Thank you, Derrick.
14. Kathy Sturr says:

    January 8, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Oh my, that feels so cold Eliza! It is winter today in CK – 36°!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      Oh, my, do you have clothing for those temps? All those poor tropical plants! They must be in shock.
      • Kathy Sturr says:

        January 10, 2017 at 9:24 am

        I do have clothing – socks and slippers because I’ve learned there actually is a few days of winter here occasionally. The first year we stayed here for a few months I was a little cold. Winter is over now, though. The plants seem fine. I think they covered up the community garden but really peas, spinach, kale would be fine in those temps. I did bring a couple of my houseplants indoors. Single digits! Too cold for me anymore – stay warm Eliza! I used to just drink tea all day long to try to stay warm.
      • Eliza Waters says:

        January 10, 2017 at 8:10 pm

        Don’t you feel so much better when I tell you what you are missing? ;-D
      • Kathy Sturr says:

        January 13, 2017 at 8:01 am

        I always check the weather in Clayton. I am grateful every day to be here!
15. Brian Skeys says:

    January 8, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Crystal clean snow. I can see what Derrick means, ikebana.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you, Brian. Yes, quite ikebana. 🙂
16. AmyRose🌹 says:

    January 8, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    LOVE the simplicity in this one, Eliza! Great job with the framing. Beautiful!! ❤
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you, Amy. Sometimes simple just shows up and says, ‘Look at me!’ 😉
17. Murtagh's Meadow says:

    January 8, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Almost like a sand dune but snow. Beautiful!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you!
18. Laurie Graves says:

    January 8, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Derrick got it just right. I especially like the pattern in the snow.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you, Laurie. 🙂
19. inspirationalgem says:

    January 8, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Reblogged this on A Dose of Inspiration and commented:
    I love how this photo conveys strength, perseverance, determination….this little plant just keeps right on going even through the storms, the coldness, the desolation. So life affirming! My theme for this new year! 😍❤😀
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you, Kim. Glad it spoke to you! 🙂
20. C.S. Young Jr. says:

    January 8, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    Love the texture you captured in this composition. Your title is appropriate considering the sound dampening properties of snow. I look forward to experiencing again the silver silence of a fresh country snow fall.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you! Did you get a lot of snow in your area? My sister in Greenville got several inches.
      • C.S. Young Jr. says:

        January 8, 2017 at 7:26 pm

        Yes, about 8 inches! After shoveling the deck and driveway, I was too lazy to go to take pics.
      • Eliza Waters says:

        January 8, 2017 at 7:42 pm

        I know what you mean – it’s a lot of work!
21. Sarah Ferguson and Choppy says:

    January 8, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    Gorgeous picture! Our snow is slowly evaporating away. Now that it’s leaving, we’re getting more tomorrow. But you know what that means – it’s warm enough to snow tomorrow! So exciting!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you, Sarah. Yeah, single digits and teens are a bit much. We ‘warm up’ on Wed. 😉
22. belindagroverphotography says:

    January 8, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Pristine scene. Winter at its best!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 8, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      I agree. Thanks, Belinda!
23. Peter/Outlaw says:

    January 9, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Simply stunning!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 9, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Thank you, Peter. Have a great week!
24. denisebushphoto says:

    January 9, 2017 at 11:48 am

    When I saw this it reminded me how beautiful simplicity can be. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 9, 2017 at 11:52 am

      Thank you so much, Denise. I so appreciate that!
25. rickii says:

    January 9, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Looks almost like beach grass in the sand.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      It does, the similarity is striking!
26. MK says:

    January 9, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    Looks like the beach to me also, but I’m educated-guessing not.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      Yep, granular snow, for sure! 🙂
27. ladyfi says:

    January 10, 2017 at 12:31 am

    Wonderful shot.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 10, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you, Fi. 🙂
28. stormiesteele says:

    January 15, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    No matter where…life.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      January 15, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      Yes, it’s true. A lesson in perseverance. 🙂

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