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p.1 #1 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Hi all,

I’ve struggled with winters for many years, and found that forcing myself outside with my camera to create - even when the landscape seems barren - has been a great remedy for winter blues. Perhaps some of you can relate. I wrote an essay about this for PhotographyLife.com if interested in reading (link below), and I’m sharing the images on FM from that article.

Thanks for looking!

Best regards to everyone,
Ross

Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter




A fresh winter wonderland snowfall gets me out the door






Clear afternoon sun highlights Ohio’s Shawnee Forest in February






A cold winter day gifted me icicles decorating a gorge






I love aspens in autumn but their graphic beauty remains in winter






No, it’s not fall – these Midwest beech trees hold their leaves in December






Black & white fit the winter mood of this waterfall in Alabama






Looking to the sky in winter often brings a reward



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Feb 17, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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p.1 #2 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Nothing wrong with these "winter blues" images, Ross! An excellent collection! Nature always has something to offer us if we give Her a chance! :-))

Best regards, David



Feb 17, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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Starfire8 wrote:
Nothing wrong with these "winter blues" images, Ross! An excellent collection! Nature always has something to offer us if we give Her a chance! :-))

Best regards, David


Thanks so much David! Yes so true, if we give nature a chance to reveal beauty she always come through.

Cheers,
Ross



Feb 17, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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p.1 #4 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Well presented the beauty of winter season that we usually skip photography activity


Feb 17, 2022 at 01:29 PM
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junglialoh wrote:
Well presented the beauty of winter season that we usually skip photography activity


Thanks you Jung! I used to skip winter shooting, and that only made my winter depression worse. Lesson learned :-)



Feb 17, 2022 at 01:53 PM
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p.1 #6 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Your text essay together with the accompanying images was enjoyable.


Feb 17, 2022 at 02:15 PM
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Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Your text essay together with the accompanying images was enjoyable.


Thank you Rajan for checking it out! It was cathartic for me to express those words and share images.

Best,
Ross



Feb 17, 2022 at 02:24 PM
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p.1 #8 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


I really do like your work, it is always inspiring to me!


Feb 18, 2022 at 02:59 PM
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GSteele wrote:
I really do like your work, it is always inspiring to me!


@GSteele That's encouraging to hear, thanks for telling me!



Feb 19, 2022 at 02:04 AM
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I'd say you found your inspiration! Wonderful set Ross!
Douglas



Feb 19, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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p.1 #11 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Nice work. #2 & 3 stand out for me. Since I'm a skier I love winter, but don't find myself shooting nearly as much as in summer since I don't carry my "big" camera skiing much.


Feb 19, 2022 at 02:17 PM
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douter wrote:
I'd say you found your inspiration! Wonderful set Ross!
Douglas


Thanks so much Douglas!

Cheers,
Ross



Feb 19, 2022 at 04:14 PM
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p.1 #13 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Ross, very enjoyable essay to go along with the photos. 👍🏻


Feb 19, 2022 at 08:03 PM
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p.1 #14 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


Well done Ross. They are all beautiful, interesting and unique images. I particularly like #2. It almost appears to shimmer and is quite extraordinary.


Feb 19, 2022 at 11:39 PM
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Jim Dockery wrote:
Nice work. #2 & 3 stand out for me. Since I'm a skier I love winter, but don't find myself shooting nearly as much as in summer since I don't carry my "big" camera skiing much.


Thank you Jim! I wish I had learned how to ski when I lived in Oregon and Washington, that would have added a lot of fun to winter.



Feb 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM
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keepclicking wrote:
Ross, very enjoyable essay to go along with the photos. 👍🏻


@keepclicking thank you so much for reading the essay and commenting, I really appreciate it!

Cheers,
Ross



Feb 20, 2022 at 09:32 PM
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p.1 #17 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


#2 is especially wonderful, Ross.


Feb 21, 2022 at 07:28 PM
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dakel wrote:
Well done Ross. They are all beautiful, interesting and unique images. I particularly like #2. It almost appears to shimmer and is quite extraordinary.


@dakel Thank you so much, appreciate your comments!

Cheers,
Ross



Feb 22, 2022 at 12:29 AM
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p.1 #19 · Seeking Inspiration in the Dead of Winter


pbraymond wrote:
#2 is especially wonderful, Ross.


@pbraymond Thank you my fellow Ohioan! I’m in love with the Shawnee Forest.



Feb 22, 2022 at 12:33 PM





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