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Winter Macro in #DecemberSquares

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I don’t always get to see snow, but when I do, I am so happy to capture an image that depicts a winter day.

snowy bough

We still have some colorful autumn leaves hanging on for dear life, but wintertime is here!

The pine stays green in winter, wisdom in hardship. – Norman Douglas

Submitting for December Squares and Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Close Up or Macro.

 

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33 responses to “Winter Macro in #DecemberSquares”

  1. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
    Hugh’s Views and News

    I agree with the other comments about that photo making a stunning Christmas card, Terri. Seeing snow on pine always looks refreshing to me. I can smell the clean, fresh air just by looking at the photo.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Aww, thank you, Hugh! I was happy to snag that shot in Spokane when it got its first snow of the season.

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      1. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
        Hugh’s Views and News

        I’m happy you were there when it snowed, Terri. I’m still waiting to see my first snow of the season. Sometimes we have to wait until March until we see any. I read somewhere that the UK has had more White Easters than White Christmases.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I was lucky! How interesting about snow holding off until March…a white Easter, now that’s original…or is that fodder for one of your twisty stories? 😮

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      3. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
        Hugh’s Views and News

        It could be, couldn’t it? But, no, it seems it’s a true fact about the British weather. ❄️🐣

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  2. LifeAmazing Avatar
    LifeAmazing

    Beautiful photograph, simple yet striking.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you!

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  3. Sagittarius Viking Avatar
    Sagittarius Viking

    That is so beautiful Terri!! Thank you for sharing! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. I spent some time in your state today.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Maria, do tell! Beautiful day in Sacramento yesterday…cold and sunny!

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      1. Sagittarius Viking Avatar
        Sagittarius Viking

        Awe, those are the best days!!

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  4. Liesbet @ Roaming About Avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    Fantastic photo, Terri. And, I love the signature as well. 🙂 I bet you’re starting to look forward to your RV adventure south. We are in San Diego right now for three weeks and so far, so good! Upper sixties. Have a nice weekend.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Liesbet! SD sounds good, will be there in two weeks! Enjoy your time there!

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  5. Carol Carlisle Avatar
    Carol Carlisle

    That would make a great Christmas card. Wow 😮

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Carol, you are so kind!

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  6. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Great photo, Terri. I agree it would make a great Christmas card. Makes me feel chilly.

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  7. Galleries and Shadows on the Beach! | The life of B Avatar
    Galleries and Shadows on the Beach! | The life of B

    […] been spoilt with handsome Santas, holiday lights, beautiful seasonal macros, winter time and […]

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  8. Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections Avatar
    Molly Stevens – Shallow Reflections

    Gorgeous photo, Terri. And snow is beautiful!

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  9. Sharon Bonin-Pratt Avatar
    Sharon Bonin-Pratt

    This is an incredible winter photo, Terri, different from the usual and yet perfect for the season. Can’t believe it’s been taken with your phone – you should submit to Samsung – bet they’d love it.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Shari! It was too cold to drag my regular camera along for the walk in the 29 degree temps. Had to take the gloves off, too, Brrr…the things we do to get a photo!

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  10. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Terri, this is such a gorgeous photo. I can see it as a Christmas card 😀

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cee, that is high praise coming from you!!

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  11. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Lovely photograph, Terri. You are so lucky to have snow.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks! I had to fly to Washington State to get that shot, Robbie. Otherwise I have to drive 60 miles up into the Sierras for the snow.

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        I have only seen snow twice in South Africa. I saw a lot of it in South Korea and the UK but that is different.

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  12. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    Stunning! That shot would make a great Christmas Card!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      *Blush* Thank you, Donna! I’musing it as wallpaper on my phone 🙂

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  13. BeckyB Avatar
    BeckyB

    Beautiful macro

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  14. Alice DeForest Avatar
    Alice DeForest

    Beautiful photo would not have known this was on the phone

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      My Samsung Galaxy Edge is quite amazing, thank you Alice!

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  15. bettylouise31 Avatar
    bettylouise31

    Exquisite!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, BL ❤

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  16. Jodie Avatar
    Jodie

    That is absolutely perfect, Terri. It makes me want to venture out next time it snows and recreate this!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Jodie, itbturned out well! I used my phone on this one, really close up. You can do it, too!

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