Goodbye to Winter!

It has become a yearly tradition for me to bid a formal farewell to winter each March in a post with this same title. Don’t get me wrong… I do love winter and I especially love photographing in the snow. With average daytime temps in the 50’s spring is well upon us here on the Western Slopes of Colorado, even though the peaks will remain snow covered for several more weeks. I’m a little sad to see winter go since there were still a few more snowy scenes I wanted to capture. Perhaps Mother Nature will surprise me with a spring snow, or maybe I’ll just have to wait until next year. I’ll play along with whatever she decides… she is the boss! I thought the image below was fitting for this post as it transitions from cool shadow to warm light. Hello to spring!

‘Aspens in Shadow & Light’ © Denise Bush
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My passion for photography has rewarded me with the opportunity to examine the world carefully. My approach is intuitive and I choose to impose no constraints – leaving myself open only to possibilities. As a professional designer I am drawn to images that offer a strong composition, pattern and rhythm. Creating images with a unique perspective while sometimes pushing the limits of traditional composition 'rules' excites me. Landscapes, nature subjects and things from the past are common themes in my work.

32 thoughts on “Goodbye to Winter!”

  8. That image really does show the changing of the season. I know the calendar says spring, as do the low lands, but it’s still winter up high, which makes everyone happy. Skiers can ski and gardeners can start digging. 🙂

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    1. Thanks very much for the visit and comment. Everyday in the mountains is a good day so I’ll be happy with whatever happens. (Will make a point to visit your blog today!)

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    1. Nice to hear from you Pat!!! Wasn’t sure if I had anything here until I brought it up on the computer screen… a surprise I was quite pleased with. (That doesn’t happen as often as I would like!)

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  11. The soft, graduated light in your image is wonderful, Denise. And the compositional elements from foreground to background lead my eye so beautifully. Goodbye winter…

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  15. I think another round of snow is in store for you 🙂 When presented with a category for club competition I run the gamut of “oh no” to “yea” it’s in my wheel house… well… this image reminded me of how clever and insightful you can be. For me this just tells the story of spring is on the way. The golden light in the background brings me through the stark trees at the bottom. Really like what you did here!!!!

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  16. Love the composition. The tonal gradation of cool to warm is marvelous. You captured your story with this image. Luv it!

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