Weekend Through the Lens 48

Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.
~ Herman Hesse



This weekend we are linked with these creative bloggers:





Cold but a reprieve from 'snow storms' battering Cape Ann MA.





Visualizing some 'April Showers' instead of Snow ~ Ever hopeful!





Doves 'sunning' themselves and anxious for Spring, I think ~ Aren't we all?





Muse Dog 'taking a break' in the Sun with her stuffed toys.





Went in search of Color amongst all the snow. Found this magnificent yellow house!





Had to 'twist my brain' and take this looooong winter a bit more lightly! 





We are wishing you spring time in your day. xo

Your posted comments continue to warm us each day. thanks!





Comments

  1. DragonstarMarch 6, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I love that black and white. I love the fence, and the gorgeous light in the sky.

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  2. Yamini MacLeanMarch 6, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Hari OM
    oooooooooooooooo yellow house is an absolute winner!!! YAM xx

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  3. TomMarch 6, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Boy oh boy, you found color with that yellow house. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  4. HansHBMarch 6, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    A great serie and beautiful b&w photos!
    My post at: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  5. CloudiaMarch 6, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    You have shined sunlight into my heart today!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  6. 4 Lettre WordsMarch 6, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Lovely shots...especially that sparkle!

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  7. rainfield61March 7, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Haha, Muse Dog took a break.

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  8. SeaThreePeeOMarch 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Beautiful pictures. The black and white tree almost looks like a barren landscape. Hopefully spring will be here soon.

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  9. RobertNMarch 7, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful post.

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  10. eileeninmdMarch 7, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Hello Carol, Lovely series of images. I love the yellow house, the color really pops..The doves are sweet and I love your cute ArtMuse Doggie laying with the toys.. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureMarch 7, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    I particularly love the B & W first shot. Love the way the sun hots the yellow house. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  12. Annette P.-L. March 7, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful series of pictures! Especially I like the photo in B&W!

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  13. sandylandMarch 7, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    your painting is perfect and Muse dog is so serene

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 7, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Love the bright yellow house and the raindrops on the window( better than snow!) Art Muse dog looks sleepy!

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  15. EG CameraGirlMarch 7, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I hope New England has seen the last of the big storms for this year!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, you're right, that yellow house really pops against the snowy landscape.. love your whimsical scarfed trees! Thank you, Carol, for coming by sharing your creative photography on the Weekly Top Shot, #168!

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  17. AVMMarch 7, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Herman Hesse's wisdom has always touched my heart...as do the pictures of the yellow house in the snowy blanket, artmusedog, the twisty trees and raindrop dressed windows...love your post!

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  18. AimzMarch 7, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    what a pretty house!

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  19. AlMarch 7, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Sunshine - spring must be on its way. An I'm sure Artmuse Dog is ready! Nice photos.

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  20. UnknownMarch 7, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Beautiful page, wonderful photography, and very wel-presented haiku. So nicely done, an inspiration

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  21. GreenComotionMarch 7, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Carol,
    Loved the B&W photo!
    Who is the new stuffed animal friend? :)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  22. Su-sieee! MacMarch 7, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    Hahaha, I love the joy of your drawing. :-)

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  23. lorikMarch 7, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    A lovely series..I especially like the raindrops on the window.

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  24. Phil SladeMarch 8, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    The yellow house is just lovely in the snow. What a cheery sight it must be on grey days.I hope Spring arrives for you soon Carol.

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  25. DeniseinVAMarch 8, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Marvelous photos! So much to enjoy but Art Muse Dog steals my heart.

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  26. Kate RobertsonMarch 8, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful photography.


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  27. ChristineMarch 8, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely winter sketch and beautiful photos!

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  28. A Colorful WorldMarch 8, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    LOVE that yellow house...makes one know spring is on its way! The B&W is really stunning. Cute shot of artmuse dog, and really ingenious drawing of the trees with the winter scarves!

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  29. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I love the shot of artmusedog taking a break. The doves are sweet too. Have a great new week, Carol!

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  30. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herMarch 8, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Spring will be here *soon* and will be so, so welcomed!
    Love your "twist my brain!"

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  31. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©March 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Muse Dog is very cute!
    ~

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  32. NeesieMarch 8, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    It certainly was spring-like here today thanks Carol, so your wish came true for me ;D
    Fanastic photos too

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  33. LmkazmierczakMarch 8, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Cute scarfed trees drawing♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/palmed-orb/

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  34. MichellemMarch 8, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Love the jaunty trees - full of personality!

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  35. Alexandra MacVeanMarch 8, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely photos. I really like the one with the raindrops on the window. And cute sketch of trees with their own winter scarves. :)

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  36. AnonymousMarch 8, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    I love all the pictures (and the cute yorkie) You haiku is a bright spot

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  37. IleanaMarch 8, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful post and love those winter trees!

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  38. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMarch 9, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    I love the shot of those sweet little birds trying to stay warm, as well as your whimsical watercolor of the trees with scarfs. Hope you and sweet Muse Dog are staying warm. Blessings!

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  39. JaniceMarch 9, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    Very pleasant series. Love the trees with scarves. wonderful haiga.

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  40. Lee Ann L.March 9, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    The dog with stuff toys expresses contentment.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful photos but they make me feel so cold

    Thank you for linking up

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  42. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 9, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Love that bright yellow house! That would be enough to liven up my winter doldrums. Have a great week! (Muse dog is just so sweet!)

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  43. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    That first shot certainly does look dark and dreary in black and white. It certainly does justice to the rough winter you've had. Hope you get some warm temperatures now.

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  44. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Great photos and such a happy sketch! ;)

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  45. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely photos with lovely words too! I love the raindrops on windows. I love how rain really clean things and people! #mysundayphoto

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  46. abriannaMarch 12, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    Wonderful photos. The 2 critters shot is a wonderful capture and the drops on the blinds is gorgeous.

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