Miniature daffodils in bloom on a sunlit grave in the old cemetery.
This morning I woke up to more snow on the ground (compared to the evening before), and outdoors temperature of around -9'C. But the sun was now shining, and in the afternoon, the streets were snow-free again, even if the lawns still mostly white.
Going for a walk around the the old cemetery nearby, I observed that most of the gravel/sand graves were bare, while most of those with grass growing on them were still covered with snow. Not quite all of them though, which puzzled me a bit. Somehow it did not seem to be all about light vs shadow either.
Neither in the cemetery nor closer to home was it a good day to sit down on a bench to ponder about it, though!
It's all about shadows and light today! My favorite is the Daffodils with their shadow on the tombstone!! What a story about re-birth!!
ReplyDeleteGinny, yes, it was good to see the sun again - and some shadows, too! :)
Deletewoo hoo, you would have a serious case of icy bottom sitting on those benches. its beautiful in the snow and the grass stayed green which is amazing to me... you know I love shadows and light and the daffodils look so full of joy
ReplyDeleteSandra, the daffodils were a nice surprise just at the end of my turn around the cemetery! :)
DeleteThe subtle green carpeting the ground is so nice
ReplyDeleteThe miniature daffies are at their best right now around here, too. We‘ve been having frosty nights and cold days as well, but not as cold as -9C, and no snow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant spring day - even if there was still some snow on the ground. The daffodils look so cheerful, but I wouldn't fancy sitting on that snowy bench! You could always take a plastic supermarket bag with you to sit on - for a few minutes!
ReplyDeleteWe've had a week of awful weather - cold, torrential rain and high winds, but this morning we've woken to sunshine and blue skies. When the streets have warmed up I shall take the dog (Paca) for a nice long walk, to make up for the fact that we couldn't go out at all yesterday.
Carol, when I go for longer walks I usually have a small backpack, and in that also a light foldable sitting mat that I can use if needed. Not for just a short walk in weather that does not invite sitting down in, though...
DeleteWe have daffodils here too in my London garden. So cheerful and brightens up the day.
ReplyDeleteCemeteries are such peaceful places. Maybe the grass-covered plots take longer to warm than bare soil and so the snow remains longer.
ReplyDeleteJanice, I'm thinking stone/gravel do probably absorb more heat from the sun. I walk across or around this cemetery almost daily as it's close to home, and between where I live and the city centre. It's also a good place to walk when just wanting to be out for a while but not too far from home. One gets away from traffic, and there are lots of criss-cross paths, and big old trees (and various greenery and flowers in summer).
DeleteThe ground would be so hard at this time of year but I love how quiet places like this are and Daffodils are my favourite flower.
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