February 24, 2009 / Bo Mackison

In the Path of a Blizzard

blizzard, Oregon Wisconsin, snow, trees, wabi-sabi, weather, winter

wabi-sabi winterscape

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. ~ Helen Keller

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16 Comments

suehenryphotography / Feb 24 2009 2:36 am

Beautiful. I love the way this image is composed.
Anna Surface / Feb 24 2009 6:43 am

Wow! How very beautiful with the lone trees in the blizzard snow. 🙂
Marcie / Feb 24 2009 6:44 am

Stunning. Love the pure simplicity.
Gandalf / Feb 24 2009 7:37 am

Great image. I love the trees obscured in the background.
Bernie Kasper / Feb 24 2009 12:29 pm

Beautiful work Bo, it evokes the stark conditions you were experiencing, well done !!
quinncreative / Feb 24 2009 12:56 pm

This is so much about loneliness and companionship, strength and force of nature.
montucky / Feb 24 2009 1:02 pm

Elegant!
gypsy-heart / Feb 24 2009 9:55 pm

Wow…I love this photo and the quote!
Thank you for BEing, Bo. 🙂
gypsy-heart / Feb 24 2009 9:56 pm

I feel a little guilty..’tis to be in the 70’s here this week. Do stay warm, my creative friend.
mon@rch / Feb 24 2009 10:06 pm

So many memories of driving through blizzard snow like this! Stunning photo my friend!
Laurie / Feb 25 2009 7:15 am

The atmosphere is wonderful in this shot. Blizzards are rough but they make for great photo ops. Stay warm!
amuirin / Feb 25 2009 9:59 am

I thought that I commented on this one. No? Then I’ll comment that I definitely thought on it.
jeju / Feb 26 2009 6:23 pm

oo i like that one
Preston Surface / Feb 27 2009 1:00 pm

Brrrr… Wonderful photo.
ybonesy / Mar 1 2009 10:37 am

Oh man, see what I mean? Winter is your muse! This is such an evocative image.
Debi / Mar 2 2009 1:04 pm

Pristine and simple in its beauty. Amazing capture.