Even a fresh snowfall couldn’t dim the joy of this time of year: the spring equinox.
A time when the light starts coming back, ice and snow recede eventually
And long evenings unfurl perfumed with flowers and warmth.
As one hemisphere gets shorter days and the other longer ones,
This Yin and Yang dance reminds me that we all share this world
And that we are all dependent on each other for balance and harmony.
I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
— Og Mandino
For more harmony, please visit: Skywatch.
Lady Fi 
So true; beautifully said and photographed.
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I love that quote.
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Spring…my favorite time of year! That golden hue is scrumptious!
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Just lovely! The golden light in the second picture is wonderful!
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Oh, so beautifully written and said. I wish I had your ability to enjoy and as I read your writing for a moment I did but I’m afraid winter has overwhelmed me this year.
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Such beautiful and true words for such amazing photos.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
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Beautiful post, in many ways.
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love the light!!
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yes we are…and there is gold in those pics…what beautiful colors…
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So true. The photo is stunning!
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thanks for the positive spin on this cold spring week ~ love the Og Mandino quote 🙂
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LadyFi: Beautiful captures of the sunshine. You still look mighty cold up there.
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Great photos and mini essay on Spring. I’m all mellowed out now.
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Magnificent photos. I love looking through that long grass.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
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Thanks for coming by my blog. What absolutely wonderful photos you have on your posts–lovely. I very much like the quote on the most recent one. Hope you will come by my blog again–I know I will yours. Mickie 🙂
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Exquisite images that take my breath away ….. WOW!
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Those pictures are so awesome.
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Loved this post.;)
The images are stunning, but the sentiments truly resonated with me strongly today.
What an inspirational post in words and images, that quote is supreb.
xoxo
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So pretty. Just like spring.
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The lighting in these pictures is absolutely amazing. Thanks for these beautiful pictures and the great quote.
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Lovely! Pictures and quote!!!
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What a gorgeous light, ladyfi
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Love the images and the mixture of blue and gold. I’m going to have to borrow that quote – I need reminding of the need for balance way too often!
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breathtaking captures of light infusing these precious moments…beautiful!
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Simply beautiful shots!!
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Oh I love that first photo with the sun creeping in the corner.
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Beautiful images – and words!
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Hurray for gorgeous grass, so underrated don’t you think, yet so beautiful. gorgeous!
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beautiful
the lighting captures the moment
happy SWF
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I love the blue and orange together!
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I think the most beautiful thing about Yin and Yang is the ability for both extreme ends to coexist as one.
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Two beautiful photos.
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time goes too fast. I did not see it was the equinox. But I know we are supposed to change the time again. 😦
great shots.
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· Beautiful shots. I like them as I like your lovely dog.
· Have a nice day
CR & LMA
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marvelous
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a delightful post. Thank you 😉
Aloha to you
from Waikiki!
Comfort Spiral
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I love those tones so warm in the snow in the background. Some lovely photos.
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That golden light is magical, Fi. “Balance and harmony” – both give me hope.
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Absolutely beautiful. You capture the light like nobody else.
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These are great shots. I love the colours and the golden light. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
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Fantastic! You really caught that early-day light perfectly.
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Lovely golden light! No surprise that many cultures celebrate the equinox. The return of spring and light is always a joyous event.
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Beautiful shots with quotes.
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Heading into the tail end of March and we just got another four inches of snow. That’s just under 90 inches for the season.
Insert heavy sigh here.
Spring is just around the corner. It really is.
🙂
Pearl
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I can stare at these photos all day. I am in awe!
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That first one is so gorgeous – the light is breathtaking!
Of course the second one is lovely as well.
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beautiful photos and great caption to match.
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Are you making those photos part of your collection on RedBubble for sale? Love the simplicity of the grass (wheat?) in the sun.
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I haven’t yet – but I will. These are reeds in the lake.
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a golden moment! the golden sunbeams on blades of grass are enchanting.
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Pearl…we’ve got you beat…we’re over the 500 inches this season mark…with 24-35 inches since last night…if the snow keeps up over the weekend, we’re well on our way to the snowiest winter in 40 years!!!
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OH, these shots took my breath away…THEY are filled with beauty, balance and harmony! And the quote, spoke to me! Thank you!!
Always so much to admire when I visit you!
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Beautiful shots. Second one is my favorite.
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I’d never heard that quote before. Thank you. The photos are stunning.
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Magical composition.
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Such beautiful pics and such a wonderful quote to go with it…
Absolutely gorgeous:)
My Yatra Diary…
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I remember the noise the dry winter reeds used to make on a nature reserve I worked on a very long time ago.
These pictures brought all those times back.
Cheers – Stewart M – Australia
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I love all seasons, but spring, the bringer of life, holds a special place in my soul.
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These are wonderful pics.
Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful photo’s and quote. I am also very happy spring is in the air.
Thank you for visiting me.
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lovely! what a beautiful photo to symbolise spring 🙂
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the golden light is so flawless
so wonderful 🙂
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perfect!
clavs
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Beautiful captures!!!
thanks for visiting my place 🙂
cheers from Uruguay
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Fiona, lately every time I see your new blog posts, the images that you have taken are causing my heart to skip a beat.
That my dear bloggy friend is one of the highest compliments I can pay you.
Stunning, simply stunning.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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Wow – your compliment means a lot to me as you, my dear, are a photographer extraordinaire!
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Beautiful photos stunning colors and composition
have a nice weekend, Bram
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Wow these photos are magnificent!! Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
Sky Watch Friday
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I am speechless.
I came here to say thanks for visiting my blog (and I shall never forget your comment about the free Brazilian wax!) but I have just spent…what?…half and hour or more mesmerized by your photos and thoughts. Every time I thought I’d found the most gorgeous photo, you surprised me and surpassed it with another…and another.
I adore your nature pics and the horse with wild hair, and I laughed out loud when you nearly fried yourself on your neighbor’s fence. (Sorry.) But I think most of all, I love your perspective on Frodo. I’m still weeping over that short story.
Beautiful.
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Beautiful use of light!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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such beauty! great shots:)
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Beautiful photos that goes well with well written sentiments…
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Such beautiful goldenness in your photos..you make it look warmer there:)
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What beautiful images! «Louis» particularly likes the first one!
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These are beutiful. Spring is on its way even if slowly…
My SkyWatch
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Awesome shots! And wonderfully posted 🙂
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Fi, your doggie sure seems to enjoy the snow – Dave
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I love the image of the yin and yang of the two hemispheres…
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I love your nature, light and pictures!!
Great work:-)
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As I cut down from three jumpers to one, my Australian family are moving from shirtsleeves to jumpers.. There is balance in all things!
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Beautiful Fi! I’m not sure from the previous post if you are still on vacation or if that was earlier. Either way, it’s obvious you are enjoying life — as you always do and share so beautifully with us.
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The light on that grain in the first pic makes a splendid scene that makes one go all poetic!
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What amazing light! Gorgeous photos.
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You really out did yourself with these shots! Wow! Thanks for stopping by!
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Breathtakingly beautiful!
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Lovely photographs. The light is truly amazing!
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