Sunday, January 8, 2012

Silence


“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.” Albert Einstein

We no longer have any snow in the city but the mountains still have plenty. This shot is from our hike.

40 comments:

Teri said...

Randy...my Christmas card was a photo I took of some plants here at my home and the word on the front was "Silence". This is a great quote. I wrote something I found online on the back of mine and I can't remember who it was that I "borrowed" it from but it went like this: It is within silence that we gain a deeper connection to our unique spirit." I liked it because it reminded me of the traditional "Silent night" stuff of Christmas but in a more esoteric way.

parker said...

A meaningful quote by Mr. Einstein.

One fine pic Randy. A soft shadow cast by the little twigs. Nice how a snow can quiet the surrondings. I can hear the Silence in this pic!

Lúcia said...

Perfect title for a cool shot. Simple and beautful. :)

Traveling Hawk said...

Good coposition, Randy! At last, it snowed last night here, and everything is under a snow blanket!

vn said...

my fave pic so far. I love that
so many people wouldn't have even seen
a photo there ...

silence ... is often a person's loudest
scream

I think it resonates with this photo
so well ... it seems so peaceful
but there is actually so much going
on in it
- George

Cezar and Léia said...

On our end here, rain and rain... :(
God bless you!
Cezar

Anonymous said...

Perfect for this sunday
Have a nice day Randy :)

Magic Moments said...

lovely with snow.Great shot..

Lowell said...

A very lovely photo, Randy. Elegant in its simplicity. Pure driven snow is its own reward. The branches hint of greener times!

Kathy said...

Great shot. Love the title.

elena nuez said...

Excellent!

Birdman said...

Simple elegance.

Kate said...

The quote fits the photo perfectly.

TexWisGirl said...

that's beautiful. and completely peaceful.

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

You out did yourself here Randy. Wonderfully done!

Judy said...

Silence is not always golden, sometimes it is silvery white.

Sharon said...

Beautiful. Snow does make everything so quiet.

Luis Gomez said...

Awesome Randy.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Gorgeous shot, Randy. The composition speaks to me with it's lines and textures... Love this one

Bises
Genie

VP said...

Wonderful image, great quote!

Sonya @ Under the Desert Sky said...

Now that's beauty in simplicity.

Chattahoochee Valley Daily said...

Nicely done. I like 'silence' and never seem to get enough of it these days.

Halcyon said...

Pristine and beautiful. I love it when snow is like this!

cieldequimper said...

I leave for the West coast of France for a week and there's snow on SFDP, I come back and you've been catching a poetic snowy scene... ;-) Still no trace of the white stuff here.

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Ron said...

I like this, very clean and simple. Nice!

Teresa said...

The best of both worlds, I say!

Marty said...

I really love the shadows on the snow when the sun shines ! beautiful peaceful image !
Randy, I wish you a wonderful new week

Anonymous said...

Love this shot, Randy! Why don't you come enter it in my Weekly Top Shot meme? We're on Week #11 and I'd love to see you share with me! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=5812

Carola said...

WOW!
Still, so still. And outstanding simple beauty, I love it.
Wonderful quote.
Randy, each visit here is so inspirational. Thanks.

RedPat said...

Mother Nature as artist - lovely!

Judy said...

Peaceful, simple, beautiful all come to mind for me.

Michelle said...

I always find snow such a peaceful thing. Nice shot.

EG CameraGirl said...

I love the simplicity!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

This image made me happy Randy, thanks. I hope you enjoyed your hike.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful image! The title is actually wonderful.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Beautiful!

becky said...

I love shadows cast in the snow like this. Beautiful detail.

Nadezda said...

Very nice !!!!!!!!!

Allison said...

Love that silence. Lovely picture.

Thérèse said...

Beauty in simplicity!