Wow - I love this images! And the focus on the necessity for water and all that it, and the "good" ice - offer. Thanks for the contrast with the cruelty that's going on in the US right now.
Love how this piece captures ice as both gift and threat. The frost patterns on STEADFAST's shelter are genuenly stunning, but that contrast with the trapped vulnerability is sharp. I spent a winter sailing the North Atlantic once and the way ice can shift from ethereal beauty to real danger in like an instant stil gets me. Nature's duality at its finest.
A pleasure to read these words, Jen. There are many contrasts right now and still remarkable beauty, some days we have to look harder for it! Thank YOU. ~J
I’m struck by the patterns. The naturally occurring ice we are navigating is beautiful despite being treacherous for human ambulation and transportation. It crystallizes the otherwise gray tones of the season, makes the red of the cardinal and the texture of the blowing leaf that much more noticeable.
The man made ICE has shown no pattern of beauty, crystalizing only anger and fear and making the ugliness of hatred apparent.
Your recommended Stacks are worthy reads, both men offering good examples of how to move gracefully in a complex world.
Have a good week, JA.
Janice, You are a gifted writer!
This comment is a gift of its own! I'm so grateful to have you here SPARRING with me, Diane. Thanks so much. ~J
Wow - I love this images! And the focus on the necessity for water and all that it, and the "good" ice - offer. Thanks for the contrast with the cruelty that's going on in the US right now.
The irony of those potentially dangerous folk's anacronym struck me long ago and the volatility gets more and more slippery....that much is certain.
I love photography and its ability to capture a split second in time. So glad they struck you. I always appreciate your support!
Love how this piece captures ice as both gift and threat. The frost patterns on STEADFAST's shelter are genuenly stunning, but that contrast with the trapped vulnerability is sharp. I spent a winter sailing the North Atlantic once and the way ice can shift from ethereal beauty to real danger in like an instant stil gets me. Nature's duality at its finest.
It is remarkable, isn't it? I frankly cannot imagine a winter sailing the North Atlantic you have my due respect! Wow. Powerful out there.
Your Kraken article piqued my interest. Always searching for the next gain, as we all are, I suppose!
I love encountering new 'stacks right here at the end of my own so thanks for coming aboard, AIA!
Beautiful photos & powerful words Janice. Thank you!
A pleasure to read these words, Jen. There are many contrasts right now and still remarkable beauty, some days we have to look harder for it! Thank YOU. ~J
Beautiful, Janice.
I’m struck by the patterns. The naturally occurring ice we are navigating is beautiful despite being treacherous for human ambulation and transportation. It crystallizes the otherwise gray tones of the season, makes the red of the cardinal and the texture of the blowing leaf that much more noticeable.
The man made ICE has shown no pattern of beauty, crystalizing only anger and fear and making the ugliness of hatred apparent.
Your recommended Stacks are worthy reads, both men offering good examples of how to move gracefully in a complex world.
You took this and sparkled with it Miss Elizabeth, thank you for your abilities to view all sides. It's hard to be surrounded and feel powerless.
Yes! Those gentlemen always offer an unexpected view.
Always so pleased to read where you take my work. Thanks for your involvement! ~J
Thank you, Elizabeth, for those kind words.