23 Responses to Winter still. But, perhaps, in those brief slants of sunlight, we see the beginnings of spring!

1. Chloris says:

   February 25, 2015 at 2:47 pm

   I think so. The sun had real warmth in it this morning. Just for a moment.

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 3:16 pm

     It’s those brief moments that give us hope! 😉 Cheers, Ben

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2. Kimberley at Cosmos and Cleome says:

   February 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm

   Yes, there’s definitely a difference in the light, even when it’s bitterly cold.

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 3:21 pm

     It’s interesting how the light feels so different at different times of the year. And it’s that first glimpse of the light of spring that makes my gardening fingers itch so! 😉 Cheers, Ben

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3. Julie@frogpondfarm says:

   February 25, 2015 at 5:35 pm

   What a wonderful pic. So pretty and delicate. Thanks for sharing Ben …

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 7:51 pm

     Thanks, Julie! That little bird will be happy to see temperatures above the freezing mark…and I will, too! Cheers, Ben

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4. Amy Bogard says:

   February 25, 2015 at 6:34 pm

   Hope springs eternal Ben!! Lovely post! As always.

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 7:50 pm

     Thanks so much, Amy! Cheers to you and Spring! 🙂

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5. bittster says:

   February 25, 2015 at 6:56 pm

   the birds see it too, I heard a little bit of joie de vivre in their song this morning!

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 7:49 pm

     The birds in our backyard looked pretty darn grumpy after a few days of sub-zero temps…a little sunshine and a thermometer approaching 30 F has ’em pretty happy! Cheers, Ben

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6. theshrubqueen says:

   February 25, 2015 at 7:21 pm

   Optimism, it is the American way.

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 7:48 pm

     Indeed! It sure beats the alternative! 😉

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7. colorpencil2014 says:

   February 25, 2015 at 9:20 pm

   That is a very beautiful photo!!

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   • Benjamin says:

     February 25, 2015 at 9:22 pm

     Thanks, Johanna! Warm Winter Wishes to you!

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8. Cathy says:

   February 26, 2015 at 2:41 am

   That’s a lovely shot! I think spring is not far off now – it’s still frosty, but the sun is getting higher and stronger! 🙂

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9. Benjamin says:

   February 26, 2015 at 8:35 am

   Thanks, Cathy! Yesterday the temps were in the upper 20s (F) but with the sun on my face, I could almost feel spring! 🙂

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10. Jewels says:

    February 26, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Gorgeous…

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    • Benjamin says:

      February 26, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

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11. Lori Fontanes says:

    February 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    And in the chickadee’s song!

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12. KerryCan says:

    February 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    That’s an amazing photo! I can’t say I’m buying the idea that I see the beginnings of spring in it but it still makes me happy!

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    • Benjamin says:

      February 27, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks! It might be a case of self-delusion, but whatever it takes, right? 😉

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13. smilingtoad says:

    February 27, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I would love to be this wee bird, perched within that glazed bramble wonderland. Beautiful capture! Aye, and such resplendent light, so redolent of Spring. Best wishes,

    smiling toad

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    • Benjamin says:

      March 2, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks! Not a bad place to be if you don’t mind frozen toes. Lucky for him there was a newly filled bird feeder near by. Cheers, Ben

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