On my late afternoon walk I became impressed with the quality of the light that shone across the landscape. Lately, at least here in southern Vermont, we have had minimal sun and a damp ground with mild temperatures.
We got some snow during the day Friday, which helped to firm up the ground particularly during the evening hours. During today's walk the fresh snow brightened up my perspective and the late day glow was something I have been missing with the absence of any real snow accumulation.
Certain earth colors like the ochres, reds and browns, not to mention the blues were delightful to see. In this era of climate change you really don't know what the winter will be like and how to plan for it. So I try to get outside and appreciate whatever the natural world gives us when out in the elements.
This photograph is very busy due to all the brush. Deciding what to keep and what to remove is crucial in planning a composition. I like the small wooden sign post as well as the disappearing path. The shock of blue-white snow is also appealing and emphasizes the coolness of the shade while echoing the blue sky above. The streaks of light and dark in the foreground clarify the direction of the sun as it lowers early on this winter afternoon.
