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CHALLENGE: January 2 - 7, 2023: The Serenity of Winter
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Jan 1, 2023 13:20:03   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
(Please wait until Monday to begin posting in this challenge! Enjoy posting in the regular Sunday challenge first!)

This weekly challenge is "The Serenity of Winter"

Just about everyone knows how relentlessly brutal and depressing Winter can be. I am not a fan at all! But to keep this particular season from getting me really down, I push myself outside in order to take some shots of the underlying beauty that is still all around. It just needs to be sought out with a little more focus and determination!

When my own focus lies elsewhere than on just myself, I end up feeling better - even when icy winds are howling at my doorstep. I make sure I regularly get out with the camera to capture the beauty. This experience is soothing and serene. It makes Winter’s bite seem less severe.

Herein, please post images illustrating what “the serenity of winter” means to you! Enjoy yourselves - and stay cozy no matter what….

Peaceful, subdued scene at Lake Katherine
Peaceful, subdued scene at Lake Katherine...

The stunning Hindu temple in Bartlett, IL
The stunning Hindu temple in Bartlett, IL...

A sculpture popularly called "French Fries" at Governors State University
A sculpture popularly called "French Fries" at Gov...

Lamb's Ears, frozen solid at Lake Katherine
Lamb's Ears, frozen solid at Lake Katherine...

Bicycle rack on an extremely cold day, campus of Moraine Valley Community College
Bicycle rack on an extremely cold day, campus of M...

Frigid conditions worked their wonder at one of our nearby forest preserves
Frigid conditions worked their wonder at one of ou...

Gorgeous winter solitude at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Preserve
Gorgeous winter solitude at Little Red Schoolhouse...

Magnificent red bench and mirror-like frozen water at Lake Katherine
Magnificent red bench and mirror-like frozen water...

Bench at Michigan City, IN, slowly being buried due to winter winds roaring off Lake Michigan
Bench at Michigan City, IN, slowly being buried du...

Spectacular shrine to Swami Vivekananda at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
Spectacular shrine to Swami Vivekananda at the Hin...

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Jan 1, 2023 13:41:31   #
MFTVGirl Loc: Baltimore, MD
 
Wonderful variety in these beautiful winter images!

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Jan 1, 2023 14:29:05   #
Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket
 
Some of mine.
Stay warm.







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Jan 1, 2023 15:12:05   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
MFTVGirl wrote:
Wonderful variety in these beautiful winter images!


Thank you, Girl

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Jan 1, 2023 15:12:50   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
These shots make "Stay Warm" that much more important 🤍🤍✨🤍🤍

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Jan 1, 2023 20:36:45   #
13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what
 
joecichjr wrote:
(Please wait until Monday to begin posting in this challenge! Enjoy posting in the regular Sunday challenge first!)

This weekly challenge is "The Serenity of Winter"

Just about everyone knows how relentlessly brutal and depressing Winter can be. I am not a fan at all! But to keep this particular season from getting me really down, I push myself outside in order to take some shots of the underlying beauty that is still all around. It just needs to be sought out with a little more focus and determination!

When my own focus lies elsewhere than on just myself, I end up feeling better - even when icy winds are howling at my doorstep. I make sure I regularly get out with the camera to capture the beauty. This experience is soothing and serene. It makes Winter’s bite seem less severe.

Herein, please post images illustrating what “the serenity of winter” means to you! Enjoy yourselves - and stay cozy no matter what….
(Please wait until Monday to begin posting in this... (show quote)


Winter blues.


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Jan 1, 2023 23:53:41   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Joe,

Are you starting a weekly challenge?

I would love to participate here but 70 degree temps do not give the impression of winter. I will have to see what I can come up with or perhaps wait for next weeks challenge.

Dodie

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Jan 2, 2023 05:20:02   #
Wallen Loc: Middle Earth
 
joecichjr wrote:
(Please wait until Monday to begin posting in this challenge! Enjoy posting in the regular Sunday challenge first!)

This weekly challenge is "The Serenity of Winter"

Just about everyone knows how relentlessly brutal and depressing Winter can be. I am not a fan at all! But to keep this particular season from getting me really down, I push myself outside in order to take some shots of the underlying beauty that is still all around. It just needs to be sought out with a little more focus and determination!

When my own focus lies elsewhere than on just myself, I end up feeling better - even when icy winds are howling at my doorstep. I make sure I regularly get out with the camera to capture the beauty. This experience is soothing and serene. It makes Winter’s bite seem less severe.

Herein, please post images illustrating what “the serenity of winter” means to you! Enjoy yourselves - and stay cozy no matter what….
(Please wait until Monday to begin posting in this... (show quote)



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Jan 2, 2023 05:24:59   #
cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
 
MFTVGirl wrote:
Wonderful variety in these beautiful winter images!


Nice variety, esp. 6 & 7

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Jan 2, 2023 05:25:45   #
cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
 
Robertl594 wrote:
Some of mine.
Stay warm.



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Jan 2, 2023 06:17:37   #
cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
 
Taken in march just after the "Blizzard of '93" with my trusty old Pentax K1000. He was a very large German shepherd, and he is standing up in this picture.


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Jan 2, 2023 06:33:12   #
cmc4214 Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
 
A few to start mostly from last year


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Jan 2, 2023 07:49:01   #
PaulDineen Loc: Fort Morgan, Colorado
 
Poudre Canyon Rd, east of The Mishawaka, west of Fort Collins, Colorado.



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Jan 2, 2023 09:04:38   #
BrHawkeye
 
Here are three. The first was taken nearly 60 years ago, the second about 25 years ago and the last recently.

They were taken in Lucerne, Switzerland; on Goose Lake trail in Anchorage, Alaska; and in my yard.







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Jan 2, 2023 10:03:23   #
BooIsMyCat Loc: Somewhere
 
Winter can be brutal.





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