Scenes From Ontario Winter

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I cast my shadow over white banks
assert my presence, proud, defiant

Will find beauty in deserted golf courses
and colour in a monochrome season

I am haunted by a Winter state of mind
resolved to stretch myself despite creeping chill.

(Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is winter scenes. This Winter I am challenging myself to endure a season that typically I escape. I am determined to find the blessings. So far, so good.)

13 thoughts on “Scenes From Ontario Winter”

Indira says:

January 11, 2020 at 7:14 pm

Beautiful photos and your writing.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 11, 2020 at 7:25 pm
  
  Appreciate it, Indira.
  
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  1. Indira says:
    
    January 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm
    
    Welcome, dear.
    
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Keith says:

January 10, 2020 at 1:52 pm

Beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing the quiet elegance. Keith

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 10, 2020 at 4:23 pm
  
  Thanks Keith. “Quite elegance” is a good description.
  
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-Eugenia says:

January 10, 2020 at 11:10 am

Beautiful winter photos, V.J.! It’s all good!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 10, 2020 at 4:16 pm
  
  Thanks Eugenia
  
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Cee Neuner says:

January 9, 2020 at 2:27 pm

Oh what beautiful winter scenes you have on display this week. Thanks. 😀

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2020 at 4:07 pm
  
  Thanks Cee.
  
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Jazz Jaeschke says:

January 9, 2020 at 9:57 am

Snow does make for beautiful scenery … these are fantastic photos, VJ … hurrah for getting out in spite of temps!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2020 at 10:23 am
  
  Thanks Jazz. The snow can create stunning vistas.
  
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Terri, Reclaiming Hope says:

January 9, 2020 at 9:32 am

Ooh, those are some gorgeous photos V.J.! Hope your new year is off to a great start!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 9, 2020 at 10:16 am
  
  Thanks Terri! Just settling back in here. Took some time to rewind. So far the sun is still shining, so it’s all good.
  
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