During the winter, the cold, muddy, barren rolling hills of the Palouse find rest.
Without the rest of winter,
the rich fertile soil of the Palouse would ‘wear’ out quickly.
But the cold rains and snow soak into the thirsty soil
in anticipation of the coming spring.
A new cycle of planting and growing wheat
to feed a hungry nation will begin soon enough.
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I too,
generally find the cold darker months of winter a time of renewal.
More time to read and contemplate.
I love that it is often too cold
and wet to do many outside chores.
The one thing the cold and wet doesn’t do
is keep my Pentax K7 quiet, it is always busy.
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What about you,
do you enjoy the rest of winter?
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I do enjoy the quieter times of winter – and then I’m ready for spring!!! We love the Palouse so much – and plan more trips over there for photographs. Such a beauty – and the Columbia River area – stunning. I love this photo – I can hear that wind and feel the quiet. It amazes me that when we mention Eastern WA, most people say – nahhh not been there – not much to see. Wow – have they no eyes? We were stunned from the first moment we hit Eastern WA – so much to see and do – such history. We want to go back and spend time in the old Waterville Hotel – it looks like it will have some good stories and pictures in it.
Perfect title for this capture!
Oh my goodness! This barn is so fabulous! Love how it’s peeking out behind the field, and the cupola is fabulous! Beautiful color!
a great shot. makes a striking image. fertile ground…
Such a cool photo! I do like the quiet, contemplative aspects of winter for a while. But by this time I’m usually dealing with a severe case of spring fever! Can’t wait to get my garden going again
I love this photo, the diagonal line in front of the barn makes for a truly interesting perspective. I generally love winter for so many reasons. There is a lot of winter sports where I live, so I’m not cooped up all winter – but – when the weather gets blustery and too cold to be out, I enjoy the snug feeling of curling up on the couch with a good book and watching the wind blow.
What a beautiful barn shot.
Madge, thanks for stopping by my blog!
I LOVE this shot. I would hang it on my wall–no problem!
Stark, yet perfect. Your perspective if just right. So are your words, Madge. I myself enjoy every single season and do not feel deeply about one over any other.
Beautiful! Love the farm land all around…
I love how this weathered barn is tucked right into the landscape. Beautiful perspective on this shot! Yes, the winter does bring about rest and renewal. I do enjoy the break from outside chores. But by the end of January I am ready for some warmth! xx
LOVE your composition!
I do like winter for the settling in and cozy days. I read and do crafty things. When spring comes it’s time to go out and enjoy and start over again with flower beds, and gardens, and such.
Your words were a wonderful accompaniment to your image today.
Delightful old barn, nestled down snugly for winter. I do the same thing.
I wonder what motivated whoever built this barn to locate it in that particular spot. Interesting.
It is stark, but I love the barn. It would be fun to see it in the spring when the fields are green.
Love this shot….sometimes I enjoy the solitude of winter. As you say, time to read and contemplate. A good time to quilt and sew. But I really miss sitting on the front porch and eating breakfast outside.
I’m with you Madge, love hibernating and love not feeling quilty for sitting around and enjoying a good book or just resting. A wonderful photo…love the angle!
this is a beauty!
The starkness of this scene is what makes it so stunning!
Fantastic! Stark maybe, but that’s a great barn! Lovin the cupola & that roof!
Thank you muches & bunches for joining, Madge… I haven’t forgotten about Weekly Top Shot, I’ll be back, soon! =)
looks like he/she is hiding behind that field. had issues with the link up last night…. sorry to be late on commenting here. ( :
I would swear this was Nebraska, except for the hilly-ness.