December skies have been mostly grey and overcast if they were visible through fog at all. But when the winds blow away the clouds, a winter sky can be glorious.

December skies have been mostly grey and overcast if they were visible through fog at all. But when the winds blow away the clouds, a winter sky can be glorious.



No playing with post picture editing but using different filters while taking the photo. One is called romantic, the other one dramatic.
The colour in these photos have not been changed, they are naturally desaturated.
Is it steps? Is it a ladder? There are arguments for both.
Almost no meadow without a raised hide in the Odenwald. Usually the climb up is quite steep.
That’s why dads like to keep close.
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Steps or ladders.
“O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” Percy Bysshe Shelley
Linked to Travel with Intent. For more posts inspired by the quote by Shelley – click here.
"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” John Steinbeck
Linked with Travel with Intent. For more posts inspired by the John Steinbeck quote, click here.
PS: I changed from the “compare image” feature to a normal photoshopped melt of two images because of size issues.
“Winter, the aged chief,
Mighty in power,
Exiles the tender leaf,
Exiles the flower.”
Robert Fuller Murray
(1863-1894), A December Day
Linked to Travel with Intent – photos inspired by the quotation.
Whether you are eager to join this horse’s anticipation of meeting a friend or just anticipating winter – expect some fun.
Considering the next week, I rather hope for the best, yet expect the worst. I’d rather not think of it much.
Linked to the Ragtag Daily Prompt: Anticipation.