Sparkles, Drifts, Patterns & Shadows: The Beauty of a Frosty Winter’s Morn…
Frosty Holiday Decorations
Oh, the shimmering, glimmering glamour of a frost-covered garden! After days of howling wind, I awoke to a still hush and brilliant sunrise. I simply had to rush outside to greet the glistening morn. Of course, there was no time to change into snow boots and jacket. Oh no. So I grabbed my camera and ran, bundled up in my fluffy robe and fuzzy slippers, to enjoy the first light of day. If it was cold, I never noticed. Such is the power of beauty. Even in winter, the garden beckons her faithful servant with a seductive call. And even in the quiet season, she never disappoints…
Sparkles, Drifts and Shadows (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’, Juniperus sargentii and Rudbeckia hirta shadows)
The Frost Covered Fire Sculpture Awaits New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Rudbeckia and Solidago Dance in Sparkling Snow
Frost-Coated Furniture on the Stone Terrace
And Color? Oh Yes. The Garden Still Sings in Red, Green and Gold (Cornus alba ‘Siberica’ and Kalmia latifolia)
Golden Miscanthus sinensis Shines Against the Violet-Grey Mountains, Bare Tree Branches and Cerulean Blue Sky
The Delightfully Shiny, Bright-Red Fruit of Viburnum setigerum
Rudbeckia Hirta Seed Heads Soak Up the Sun
Two Paths Diverge – Dramatically
A Wind-Blown Patch of Bare Textured, Lawn
And Piles of Sensual, Sparkling Snow
The Tippy Tops of Hosta Seem to Rise from Winter Slumber to Greet the Shimmering Morn…
Winter Borders Gleam, Greeting the Wandering Gardener
A Beautiful Way to Begin the Day…
With Sparkles and Shadows on Snow Drifts
Article and Photographs are copyright 2010, Michaela at The Gardener’s Eden
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4 Replies to “Sparkles, Drifts, Patterns & Shadows: The Beauty of a Frosty Winter’s Morn…”
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A beautiful post! Thank you!
Such beautiful contrasts Michaela! Happy New Year to you!
Grass-wind calligraphy, wind drift carving and diamond sparkled snow (these ARE a few of my favourite things). Thank you for sharing such a beautiful morning (on a New Year’s Eve to remember)! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! xo Deb
Paspirit, Ginger and Deb – Thank you so much for following the blog in 2010. Your comments and enthusiasm bring me much joy. Wishing all of you the best of health, happiness and success in 2011.
xo Michaela