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Thursday, June 17, 2010

compare and contrast

This is a bend on the trail that is a favorite of mine because of the stately birch trees--and the fact that it marks a half way point on my walk.
On the right is how it looked in late winter before the leaves appeared. . .and much greener in early June. It is a lovely spot to look up at the sky in any season and once in awhile a deer will be hiding in the dense undergrowth.
See more sky views at Skywatch Friday.

Note to self:
Smile first, ask questions later.
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16 comments:

  1. DarylJune 17, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Oh I love it ..

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  2. vincibeneJune 17, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Oh I love the fresh green!

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  3. CarolJune 17, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    What a difference in those two shots. I love the greenery, but there is also something appealing in the winter scene. Nice contrast.

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  4. Sylvia KJune 17, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    What a difference indeed! And I love the difference the green makes! Great contrast and great shots! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Noni!

    Sylvia

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  5. KcalpeshJune 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    That's really a striking contrast! Thanks for noticing and sharing it with us... beautiful captures...

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  6. DonnaJune 17, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, This was a cool idea Girl! Love the differences!!
    hughugs

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  7. VioletSkyJune 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    It is always neat to see the contrast between the seasons on the same view.

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  8. SandyCarlsonJune 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Your birches are just gorgeous!

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  9. LauraJune 17, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    it is always so interesting to compare the same view at different seasons...both so lovely in their own way.

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  10. HildredJune 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful trail to walk, - such a difference between the warm blue of a summer sky and the wintry paleness of the winter sky.

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  11. GlennisJune 18, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Amazing how the fresh green leaves make such a difference. Both are nice but spring is lovely.

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  12. Rinkly RimesJune 18, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Bare branches or green; a blue sky enhances them.

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  13. jabblogJune 18, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    A beautiful place in any season, any weather.

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  14. claudeJune 19, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    Hello oni !
    I prefer the sky of the photo on the left. The birch trees too !

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  15. Pietro BrosioJune 19, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Very nice contrast between the two images, Noni. I like both, and the skies are wonderful!
    Happy Sunday!

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  16. KristinJune 20, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    A very nice compare and contrast. Both are beautiful. Different feelings for two different seasons.

    Hope you have a nice day. =)

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