The Gallant Touch of Glamour

March 8, 2015 by dorannrule

I went for a walk today to see the melting. Birds and deer and turkey were all happily hunting for the sustenance that disappeared the day before. It was a snowy world now rapidly disappearing with the advent of the sun. In some places the snow lingers, and even though I will be delighted to see it all go, it still outlines my world with gallant touches of glamour.

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on March 8, 2015 at 5:35 pm | Reply earthriderjudyberman

Your photo makes me yearn for snow. Crazy, I know. I’d be fed up with the bitter cold and the length of winter in no time flat. But it is a beautiful sight. Thanks for sharing, Dor. 😉

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on March 9, 2015 at 12:11 am | Reply Dianna

What a gorgeous scene! Snow does make for beautiful sights. This is breathtaking.

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on March 9, 2015 at 4:42 am | Reply photosfromtheloonybin

What a perfect capture! I say again – you are becoming quite the photographer :). Great job!

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- on March 9, 2015 at 2:58 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Thanks my friend for your continuing vote of confidence. But isn’t it that one out of five photos that strike it right? The process seems to be trial and error and usually the best ones are happy mistakes. 🙂
  
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  - on March 9, 2015 at 10:54 pm | Reply photosfromtheloonybin
    
    Isn’t that the beauty of digital photography though? There is no waste of money getting to that one great shot :). You can experiment to your heart’s content until you’re satisfied.
    
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on March 9, 2015 at 5:04 am | Reply Eliza Waters

Such beautiful scenery you have right outside your door. A perfect day by the looks. Spring arrives!

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- on March 9, 2015 at 2:55 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Thank you Eliza. Spring is definitely springing and is being urged along by us wishful thinkers. I do love it out here for the lovely scenery and have never tired of it in now 25 years.
  
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on March 9, 2015 at 5:23 am | Reply Shofar

BEAUTIFUL! We’ve had a couple of evenings and mornings in the upper 60’s here. No heaters in our homes! That’s COLD for us, especially with strong winds! – Liz

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- on March 9, 2015 at 2:52 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Sounds like paradise! 50’s here make us feel positively balmy. 🙂
  
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on March 9, 2015 at 6:35 am | Reply Jill Weatherholt

What a beautiful photograph, Dor. Thanks for taking us on your walk. 🙂

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- on March 9, 2015 at 2:51 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Glad to have you along Jill and thank you. 🙂
  
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on March 9, 2015 at 12:08 pm | Reply Betsy

Beautiful Dor!!!!!!This would make pretty note cards or Christmas cards! Love waiting to see what pretty pics you post. Hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend!

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- on March 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Thanks Betsy! So nice to hear from you and I’m glad you enjoyed this photo too. 🙂
  
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on March 9, 2015 at 11:51 pm | Reply Laura

Great photo.I don’t always have time to comment, but try to read all of your musings. Say hi to the rest of the gang for me!

Laura

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- on March 10, 2015 at 8:20 am | Reply dorannrule
  
  Will do Laura! And I hope we get to see you again soon. ~Dor
  
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on March 10, 2015 at 1:54 am | Reply ritaroberts

Wonderful photo’s Dora, Spring is definitely in the air, and looking at your photo makes me feel warmer already. The snow looks pretty around Xmas time and that’s the only time I like to see it. It will be great to see the first flowers of Sping
Crocus’s and Daffodils. My favourite flowers are Forget -me-nots which we don’t see much of these days. Thanks for sharing your winter with us Dora.

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- on March 10, 2015 at 8:22 am | Reply dorannrule
  
  Ditto Rita! I can’t wait to see the first flowers of Spring. And around here we have the Redbud trees. When they bloom they can make corridors of pink along the roadways. Beautiful. 🙂
  
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on March 10, 2015 at 10:38 am | Reply Mary

Wow Dorann, what a gorgeous scene! Seriously I could just open that gate and walk the grounds – no matter the cold, the scene warms my senses.

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- on March 10, 2015 at 1:35 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Many thanks Mary! A few steps through that gate is a steep slope – kind of like the end of the world. 🙂
  
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  - on March 10, 2015 at 2:17 pm | Reply Mary
    
    Oh my Dorann, then step back slowly and carefully – lol! Is this the same gate where the horse used to be.
    
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    - on March 11, 2015 at 3:05 am | Reply dorannrule
      
      Not the same gate Mary. You are recalling a neighbor’s horse who recently died. However, Bill and I used to have two horses who lived in the pasture beyond this very gate. Martini and Lucy lived to be in their 30’s and both have died too. We miss them both.
      
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      - on March 11, 2015 at 3:16 am | Reply Mary
        
        Ah I bet you do, that is very sad. I have an artist friend who just lost her horse that has been with her for 20 years – it’s been tough.
        
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on March 10, 2015 at 12:06 pm | Reply Silver in the Barn

Do you grow tired of hearing how beautiful your photos are? Well, I hope not, because here’s another one. I really like this one. And I’m with you, come on Redbuds!!!

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- on March 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm | Reply dorannrule
  
  Oh no – I never tire of such wonderful encouragement. That is the inspiration to keep on trying and learning. I’m glad you like this one Barbara as much as I do. 🙂
  
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on March 11, 2015 at 2:49 pm | Reply Tina Schell

Ahhhh snow. So great to see—from afar😄. Your shot is gorgeous, but I’ll enjoy it thru your lens and no closer!

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- on March 12, 2015 at 8:12 am | Reply dorannrule
  
  That is high praise coming from you Tina! Thank you. 🙂
  
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