and more trees of course – my offering this week to Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness!
Shake away the soggy winter!!
Spring has at last given this wet island a wonderful gift of wind light and shadow these last few days with the sun shining and warm between currents of storm clouds. I visited this lovely, trembling willow by the lake. When the light rays unfurled, her foliage shimmered and dripped like the sweat of the sun.
This is the therapy of old- walking silently between and under the trees!
oh, and I don’t need therapy, I just need to go to Ireland! (- or Scotland)
I would like to thank Julz of Julie Powell, Photographer and Graphic Artist for her support and inspiration. I will continue the PS Artistry course. Visit Julie’s Blog for her amazing art images and photography.
Transformation (beautiful!)
the runes of the gatekeeper's daughter- dedicated to Nick 
thank you!
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Such a harmonious blending of silver light and gradation of greys in your first and second image!Endless beauty of words and stoty-telling photos,dear Cybele!I f I were you,nothing could stop me from going back to Ireland or Scotland ….
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oh yes, yes yes! and you too!!
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The weeping willow is inspiring! And a trip to Scotland would be great 😉
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thanks Christy and big congratz on your new book of poetry!!!
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Sending love for your weekend, C!
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Stunning images. Also thought infrared when I saw the first shot. Very striking.
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Many thanks Aidy!!
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Cybele, these are incredible! I particularly love the b&w shot of the forest. It really captured me.
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Of course you would Ali! after all it’s Ireland!! 🙂
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You always give me something to think about
That inspires me
Great work as well
Thank you cybele
As always Sheldon
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a lovely compliment Sheldon and likewise!
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What gorgeous images. The second photo is my favourite but they are quite magical.
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thanks Suzanne!
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Absolutely love that first shot of the weeping willow. I can feel it. I do believe you ought to drag me along on your next Ireland/Scotland trip! 😆 Love walking among the trees in your second shot. Kind of like looking out my window right now since we’re in the Chattahoochee Forest. It’s such a nice feel. And I do so enjoy being swept away by the music! Have a wonderful day!
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I’d love to drag you though I think you’d come willingly!! Thanks Linda- I love weeping willows! Enjoy the spring!!
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Oh, my, yes! 😄🌷❣👍
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so very beautiful.
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thanks Gavin!
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Exceptional madness this week Cybele, excellent images.
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thank you Mav!!!!
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Gorgeous…..love the silvery sparkle of the weeping willow in the first shot.
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it has a lovely glow! Thanks Mark!
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Excellent set, Hannah!
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pleased you like them Sue, thanks!
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I’ll join you in that kind of therapy! Walking in the woods,and forest is great therapy indeed. Scotland would do it for me too! 🙂
The willow tree is gorgeous!
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thank you Deb, I’m feeling a bit more inspired these days!
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That’s good to hear! xx
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Enjoyed the drama and mood of each of your images.
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thanks Sally!
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The willows are greening here too. I love them. Beautiful work Cybele.
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it’s so nice to see Spring again!
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Great stuff, Cybele >>> the willow looks so good, especially in the 3rd image down. A 🙂
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Many thanks my friend!
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wow, Cybel! fantastic!
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so glad you like it! Thanks Sol!
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I do love the weeping willow tree. Spectacular photos.
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thanks so much Sue!
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Very beautiful!!
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thanks Pam!
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Very nice treatment on that first shot . . . almost looks like an infrared shot.
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thank you Disperser! It’s not but yes!
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