Snow Buds Acrylic Print

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Brave blossoms of the Japanese magnolia, ignoring the snowfall, open their buds to bloom. Against the gray background of winter's trees, their deep red color hints at the first blush of spring. The unopened buds, still wearing their velvety coats, wait their turn.

The gentle snow is just a dusting, just enough to crown each bud and blossom, just enough to rest in the crooks of the branches, just enough to turn gray winter into a white wonderland.

I've always loved looking at nature, drifting along with the ever-changing clouds, stopping to smell the roses. God's creation gives an abundant and ever changing variety of subjects for me to capture. I enjoy photographing all of nature, from the wide vistas of mountains and valleys, right down to spiders, butterflies, and dewdrops. I bought my first camera, a Canon AE-1, in 1979, and practiced and experimented and asked questions. I still ask questions and read blogs; but I've never taken a formal course or workshop. I switched to digital in 2000, which allows more experimenting, with instant feedback, so I can correct a shot immediately. My current camera is a Nikon D-90, with a 28-300 and a macro. Although I'm digital, I don't use...