February 22, 2011











I think I almost prefer
winter hikes
to summer hikes.

In wintertime
we are that much more thankful
for a rare shining sun,
and the range of purple
in the shadows of the landscape
seems to me
as beautiful
as summer blooms.
Posted by Maggie
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17 comments:

  1. ClaudiaFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    oh maggie these are so beautiful! we do not have such tall trees around here and every time i see pictures like these i find them magical! and yes, winter hikes are so beautiful... though i am starting to miss summer or spring days, i can relate to that completely! have a delightful day! twiggs

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  2. jackiekFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    oh my gosh these pictures are magical! my backyard leads to a forest and i love looking up at the trees no matter which season it is!

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  3. Lizzie @ ResnarkableFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    aww...i definitely agree...winter walks are the greatest. those photos are beautiful, so eerie and mysterious!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I am wanting a winter hike now. I can almost smell the trees and the little stream through your photos.

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  5. RebeccaFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Love your perspective and balance in these photos, good work! (I went on a hike that looked just like that on Sunday and my photos didn't turn out nearly as well)

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  6. kylieFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    maggie, these are lovely.
    makes me want to come to the woods. i miss it.

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  7. Zill.yFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    This must be Wallace Falls. I took an almost identical picture of the first one when we went there for a hike at Christmas.

    I loved it!

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  8. MoocyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    So pretty. Love those shades of green!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I am thankful for the sun in winter. truly. as well as for the inspiration that your blog brings me.

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  10. MeganFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Beautifully said. I've been so grateful for the sun the last few days, it really lifted my mood.

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  11. Denise | Chez DanisseFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I believe I prefer them too.

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  12. MaggieFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks guys! So glad you are enjoying this little glimpse from the woods. :)

    Zill.y: You are right--it is Wallace Falls indeed! One of my very favorite hiking spots.

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  13. GeorgiaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Those woods are just divine! It's summer here in Sydney but your pictures are making me anticipate winter in a wondrous way. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. kitchuFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    your words touch my soul! and i can almost hear the sound of the water, smell the green of the trees, hear the rustling wind in these photos. amazing set!

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  15. alexandriaFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Oh Maggie, these are divine!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    oh my these forest pictures are so dreamy and wonderful

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  17. SarannaApril 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I have to say the way you photograph nature(these shots and some of your other posts too) is beautiful and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing these.

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