Fresh beginnings looking both ways,
Janus leads first night into day.
Darkest December's blue 'Long Night Moon'
sails into January's breath of etchings.
Frosty forest landscapes unwelcoming
bitter cold, seeping into cracks grasping
hidden life, caught between dusk and dawn.
Vibrant sun paintings stretch and yawn.
Joyous light fades into tiresome clouds of gray.
Now departing Janus, glances forward
casting wild full 'Wolf Moon' charcoal marks,
leaping across canvases of titanium white.
Bright shadowy bone chilling nights,
a long dark month of winter past.
Still and patient gardens sleep fast.
What a wondrous Wolf moon we had! The frost etchings on the windows are winter made... I do not heat the upstairs when there are no guests here. The amazing images of winter's breath is due in part to a minus 12 wind chill! The photos are backlit by the moon giving them the cool blue tones. No matter how often I see frost drawings I am amazed at their intricacy and plant like forms. I am joining CarolynGail over at SweetHomeandGardenChicago for Muse Day. I humbly offer my own little free form verse.
What a wondrous Wolf moon we had! The frost etchings on the windows are winter made... I do not heat the upstairs when there are no guests here. The amazing images of winter's breath is due in part to a minus 12 wind chill! The photos are backlit by the moon giving them the cool blue tones. No matter how often I see frost drawings I am amazed at their intricacy and plant like forms. I am joining CarolynGail over at SweetHomeandGardenChicago for Muse Day. I humbly offer my own little free form verse.
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That was haunting, Carol. I can feel Janus looking both ways and opening the door into the new month with the vivid "charcoal marks" on those moon-bright canvases. I wish I could be quite as patient about the passage of wintertime. Beautifully written.
(How on earth did you manage to get those blue nighttime photos of snow and ice? They are striking and linger in my mind, in spite of their seemingly ethereal quality. I'm wondering what the organic forms are pictured with the ice...)
Hi Meredith et al, Thank you for your kind words of support! I was so tired from burning all day... on my hillside ... up and down... that I did not write any explanations here. So... the first moon shot is one night before the last two full wolf moon photos. The blue frost forms on upstairs windows are back lit by the moon! I was very delighted and they remind me of Albrecht Durer somehow... The sunrise then going into those tiresome gray clouds... is full Wolf Moon day. I am looking at the wanning moon now. It is still quite beautiful and bright! Good Night! Thank you all for visiting and for your feedback! ;>)
Hi Carol~~ The gardens may be patient but the gardeners sure aren't. This one anyway. LOL Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!
Those are stunning. And a good fond farewell to January.
Jen
Hello, Carol..
Various colors are profound very much.
The deep blue world. It may be the pale purple than it.
The moonlight to reflect in a crystal is a lot of diamonds. You who can watch these will be happy. and the wolf, too...
Yes. It is just what you say.
The stern Nature shows us a more beautiful figure.
I thank for your devotion that showed us them.
ruma
Your photos are stunning;-) Your verse is lovely too...a perfect combination!
Beautiful, love this!
Dramatically, poetically and beautifully, Carol - only you are able to create a post like this!Kram, Anja
what beautiful photos!
Amazing. As blue as my longing for spring and summer. Fantastic photos.
Thank you for making my day some what easier and warmer. It is terribly cold here. Kram!
Such beautiful photos Carol! The first one of the moon over the snowy landscape is so evocative.
I'm only just discovering your wonderful blog and can't wait to be back to look around more!
The blue pictures of snow (is it snow?)is scary and unusual. Your poem brings out the essence of the Northern winters. Wonderful!
Beautiful pictures and I especially love the sparkly ice/snow pictures.
Have a good week.
FlowerLady
I love the cold color and textures from photo 2 & 3. The rest are lovely as well.
Carol,
How lovely - the quiet grace and beauty of winter etched onto your window panes... Just as we begin to think about closing the door on the stillness of winter, and opening another to reveal light, change, and life. You have captured nature's paintbrush just beautifully.
Carol .. how beautiful was this experience ? I was on a high for two days after seeing such a magnificient moon. I wish I could have taken better pictures but I am so happy to have seen it in person .. bare foot on my cold cold deck : ) it brought the shock of how amazing it all is closer to home I think .. love your sunrise as always : )
Joy
Beautiful, love this too!
Hugs..Luna
While frost forests are full of enchantment, no tear is shed as Janus says goodbye! We are ready for the earth to wake up. :-)
Frances
The frost on the windowpanes is impressive! So cold! As always your sky pictures are very beautiful. Wonderful post.
You have the most spectacular photographs! We were looking at our woodpile, a Wolf Moon ritual, to see if we have enough to get through the winter. I am confident, but my husband always worries.
Beautiful, amazing photos! The poem is perfect--every line creates such a vivid image. I was looking for the author of this poem...you are very talented, Carol! I'm afraid we will have many more "bone chilling nights" while the gardens continue to sleep. Great Muse Day post!
Your photos are wonderful.
I noticed the moon last night--huge and bright. I briefly considered going out to take some photos, then reconsidered. Setting up the tripod and fiddling with the camera in near zero temperatures just didn't seem worth it. Now of course I'm sorry. We have had so few clear nights when the heavens were visible.
Marnie
That was beautiful, Carol. Thanks for joining our Muse Day.
Hi Carol,
Wonderful photos, very cold too!
We've had lots of frost here, but I'm not so sure it was quite as cold as you experienced :D
Such lovely poetry both visual and written. I always feast on your perspectives. Your love of natures rhythm and spirit are so inspiring and bring me great comfort. A most lovely and beautiful post.
Carol~
Your verse is lovely and wonderful, I look forward to more!
And your photos overflow with majesty and lovely beauty. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Gorgeous post..beautiful..the whole vibe..the words and imagery and photos..stunning! Lovely!
A beautifully haunting offering for Muse Day, Carol. Happy February :)
Beautiful words Carol, I am particularly enchanted by the line
"wild full 'Wolf Moon' charcoal marks," The Woolf moon in January is for some reason one of my favorites, you have captured her so well.
K
Carol, your photos are wonderful...It's always a delight to stop by. Finally the skies cleared and we could see the moon, it was so very lovely and it glowed against our first snowfall! gail
Carol, Your verse is beautiful. Your photos of the moon in the winter frost are exquisite. All in the blue mood. Really lovely. Thank you so much for your well wishes.
As always you have the most beautiful pictures! No wonder you are patient for your garden to return when you have all this beauty in Winter! We missed the Wolf moon here, too many clouds. Your poem was so pretty and really captured the feeling in your photos.
Best thing about January? It's ooooohvvveerrrrrr! However, February's being a real brat here. Arctic chill, anyone?
The poetry, the photos, are haunting, Carol. Just wonderful. They warmed me up despite the wind screaming around the edges of the house. Glad you've joined in Carolyn's fun!
Ooooh weeeee! Love that blue! Wasn't this a magnificent moon? I definitely have to visit Carol and get involved in this muse day. Very cool.
Hello Carol,
What beautiful frost and moon photos. The frost is so thick...I also enjoyed your verse very much.
it's quite extraordinary, Carol, how you consistently present visions of Mother Nature from your intuitive and poetic perspective. This time, focusing on the names for the moon given by early inhabitants, thereby linking us with their vision, unspoiled by "progress." And the traceried images—from the ice crystals to the tree branches evoke such elemental forces. Still at work . . . although welcoming February turns my head just a little toward spring. Thank you for reminding me about Janus; so often we forget the roots of words we easily speak. Your poem is wistful and so expressive of these days. I especially responded to "seeping into cracks grasping hidden life." May your muse continue to inspire you!
There is always beauty offered by chilling winter and the freezing frost!! ~bangchik
Your photos are splendid. How did you manage to capture such a big and beautiful moon?
Fantastic photos and beautiful poetry! You have a real gift.
aloha carol,
i'm mesmerized by the visuals and the verse...it may be cold and frosty outside but your words and photography is like golden sunshine....i truly enjoyed this!
great night photos of the moon and scenery.
Gorgeous photos! quite challenging photographing moonlight, well done.
Hello Carol,
The moon was incredible, wasn't it? Your photos and verse are wonderful - it's always such a joy to stop by and visit you! :)
I hope you have a lovely day,
Zuzu
Fantastic photos and thanks for the explanation of the blue ice ones (I was going to ask). Great poem as well.
Beautiful! I especially loved the frost. Reminds me of the frost on our upstairs windows...and I DO heat the upstairs. Oh well. Thanks for the gorgeous pics. Kelly
I'm finding moon photos tricky, but you've mastered them, Carol! Great contrast with the frost...
Carol,
Wonderous winter skies and magical window painting. So perfect, I almost wanted to take my thumbnail to the screen to give it a scratch to feel the cold and see the frost curl up on my nail. Winter is gorgeous...it is all in our attitude.
Barbarapc
Au revoir Janvier!
Carol, as ever you take a good shot.
Some haunting images as suggested in comments above. I NEED spring though...
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