Bringing Light

I have never been a great fan of November. It is a time when darkness starts to close in, when grey days and dampness permeates the landscape and the skin. Occasional snow brightens momentarily and then all settles back into moody November. And then the holiday lights start to appear, dispelling the darkness.

Whimsy starts to take over bringing smiles. As I don't take part in the frenetic and serious seasonal shopping, I am free to stroll and just enjoy the festive atmosphere.

The market has begun to fill up with trees and their holiday friends. The scent of the season is everywhere. As the days get shorter, the number of lights increases. And in only three weeks the slow creep to more daylight begins again.

Winter Lights

Winter Lights, a photo by susanvg on Flickr.

The wind had bite creating cold much harsher than the temperature indicated. I walked on an icy moonscape created by snow then rain then sudden cold. Taking off my glove I snapped this photo and my finger tips immediately objected.



I played with the light - moving my camera to create an abstract image. Or was it just that I was trying to bring back circulation to my fingers by moving a bit?