December 30, 2010

Winter Light: Brilliance at Year's End





Today was a intensely bright day, rare so far this winter. Stuck inside with a cold, I looked for beauty and sparkle indoors, as low sun poured into rooms and onto objects. My two house plants, geranium and rosemary, caught light amid their leaves; white point highlights and vivid transparent greens strut in front of the pale forms of distant trees.




I love photographing this ladder back chair (see here and here). Its form and color play so well with the architectural elements around it. According with my mood today, this image is the most focused on detail of the three.




A wooden ball hangs mysteriously,timelessly, from an old, mended, warm-colored string in front of a textured wall. Reflected on its surface is the blue sky above the snow. It is part of an antique pull toy, which you can see in the second link above.




And, finally, as cats often do, Poppy has found herself a spot of sunlight on a kitchen table, the better to drowse in its warmth.

8 comments:

  1. Yes, she's a sweetheart, and her brother is a great guy.

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  2. Your eyes are clear; hope your head becomes clear soon also. Get well and happy new year.

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  3. Thank you, Maggie. Happy new year to you too.

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  4. Happy New Year, Altoon! Thank you for the past year of informative and inspiring posts. I'm looking forward to following your blog through the coming year, too.

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  5. What a warm group of images. When I had a cat, when he napped in the sun I could hardly stay awake. I had to follow his lead. Nothing looks as satisfying and desirable a condition as to be curled up in a comfortable sunny spot at the end of the year. Thanks for all your comments and visits and looking forward to meeting you in person sometime in 2011!

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  6. Linda, thanks for the comment. Cats do make life seem so pleasant and comfortable, don't they? Next year in Vermont!

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