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

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Benjamin

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lori Fontanes says:

February 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm

And in the chickadee’s song!

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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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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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