Finding Beauty in Small Things in Nature
While we do not have the cold and ice from up North, it has gotten fairly cold here for us in Georgia with most day temps averaging between 30 and 45 degrees. Lows do get in the 20s and high sometimes get in the 50s but add some wind to the weather and it can get downright cold. After a January with very inconsistent walking, I vowed last week to do better with getting out there and walking and hopefully back to running regularly. I did have some issue with my right shin after my first run last week so I am going to be careful and watch it with better stretching (and I did get a new pair of shoes which will surely make a difference). We haven’t been hiking in a while but my 2 walking friends and I have a variety of choices for our walks. We can walk in our neighborhood (which we typically do when we walk during the week) and there are 2 parks within a 5 minute drive with walking paths.
Blue Skies
This past weekend we walked at one of the parks and we added a little stretch to make our walk a 3.6 miles walk. It is amazing how seeing blue skies and a few puffy clouds can make in ones’ mood. It isn’t sunny everyday but the sun shines often enough to brighten our week.
We added this little road to our walk and there are a couple of houses back here as well as some old edifices that are about to fall down.
Part of this path reminds me of the village I grew up in France. We lived across a river and “campground” which was a park with grass, large majestic oak trees where we would sometimes go play. I remember scaring the cows that some farmer let roam free there and I think it was called camp grand (big camp) because gypsy families lived there part of the year.
Anyhow, this tree made me think of that time growing up. I don’t let my kids climb on trees as I am not keen on broken arms but wouldn’t it be fun to climb such a tree?
We pass this very green swamp on the way back and it can look pretty lime green depending on how cloudy or sunny it is.
Sunrise
Now, one day last week, I was amazed by the beauty of the sunrise. With the sun rising a little earlier each day, after I drop of two of the boys is the perfect timing to observe the sunrise as I drive home. On this particular day, it seemed that people all over the south were admiring a similar sunrise.
The pictures were taken as I was driving home. Of course, I hadn’t set up the voice command on my phone so yelling smile or picture at my phone didn’t work. I slowed down as much as I could to take pictures which made for the interesting following picture.
This sunrise was so gorgeous! It was incredible and I tried to soak it in as much as possible on my short ride home. In retrospect, next time, I will park in the park for a few minutes ot really enjoy it and of course maybe take some pictures.
This sunrise was so pretty that I really thought it was prettier than the ones at the beach. That is one thing that I enjoy on vacation: admire nature whether it is a sunrise or sunset, waves in the ocean, trees and small creatures on a hike. We tend to take the time to really enjoy the moments.
I have enjoyed seeing the beautiful pictures of ice and snow from my friends in the north. It looks (cold of course) but also beautiful. Here we wouldn’t know how to drive in it let alone have it for longer than a week but we still wish for a yearly snowfall. It sure hasn’t happen yet but we are not giving up. It can still happen.
Here is to enjoying the weather that we do have and finding the little beautiful things in nature.
A bientôt!
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30 Comments
Nancy
Wow what a sunrise! And that swamp is very beautiful too. I just walk around in my garden now, because of i want to go out I first have to shuffle a lot of snow!
mimifce
It’s funny how people like me who live in the South wish for snow but just a little: we probably would not enjoy having to shovel it, drive in it…
Jennifer
That sunrise is gorgeous! And I love when the sky is blue. It puts me in a good mood!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
mimifce
It sure does! I usually love the combo of blue sky and green grass!
Carrie
How fun to roam the countryside and reminisce about childhood. And yes, those sunrises are gorgeous!
mimifce
It was a really nice walk with my friends!
Ellie
These are beautiful! Love that old oak tree, even without leaves they always look gorgeous! We’re currently having the coldest temps of the season and I am sooooo ready for some normal cold!!
Ellibelle’s Corner
mimifce
Trees can be really cool. And it was 72 today! Ridiculous for a winter day.
Anita Holland
Stunning photographs, the sunsets are amazing.
mimifce
Sunrises but yes, so beautiful!
Joanne
I love all these photos! You know I am all about finding beauty in nature.
mimifce
Your post was an inspiration for this one!
jodie filogomo
It really is amazing how nature can make us feel so good. I have to admit, I haven’t seen a sunrise lately. But the one you photoed is gorgeous!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
mimifce
I am only seeing the sunrises because they are later in the day around 7:15-7:20 and the timing is perfect with school drops. Later in spring and summer, I will be in bed!
Laurie
Thank you for taking me along on this walk Mirielle. It’s quite snowy here in the uk at the moment and I envy those beautiful skies xx
mimifce
And here we are wishing for one snow! In Georgia, we get one or two good snow every few years and in between it’s a hit and miss.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Those blue blue skies and that vivid sunrise are so beautiful! I haven’t been running outside at all with it being in the teens or below here (and lots of snow and ice) and I miss it. I do have a treadmill, though, but it isn’t the same. I’ve heard to stretch before and after your run to help prevent injury and I have a roller I like to use if I need something a little extra. And, a good brand of running shoes AND inserts helps! I learned the hard way by having cheap running shoes my first half marathon!! I’ve sure you know all this already, though!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
mimifce
I didn’t think of a roller: that is a good idea! Leg has been fine since I bought some new Brooks running shoes and have been making an effort to stretch better.
Michelle
Lovely nature photos, Mireille! Thanks for sharing them
Michelle
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mimifce
Glad everyone is enjoying them.
Mica
That sunrise is so beautiful! I agree it’s nice getting out for a walk and enjoying the sunshine, and while I don’t often see a sunrise here (it’s usually already risen at 5.30 when I get up) we get a great view of the sunset through the trees in the evenings.
Hope your week is going well 🙂 It’s a busy one here!
mimifce
Sunrise will be too early soon, then I will have to keep an eye out for sunsets.
Kathrine Eldridge
I have been enjoying your outside shots on Instagram. You are so lucky to get out like this. It’s been below zero several days now. Keep sharing please!
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mimifce
Thanks! I am glad you all are enjoying it. I feel like we are always wanted what the others have. We’ve been hoping for some of that snow!
Lizzie
What a beautiful park! Looks so peaceful!
LIZZIE
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mimifce
It sure was on that day.
Penny
Your photographs are absolutely beautiful Mireille, I do enjoy seeing the beauty of your countryside and it’s interesting to hear that your temperatures are similar to ours now int eh UK, We’ve had very cold weather here for us. It’s been below freezing down south for a week now.
Yes, always wear good shoes and stretch before running – good luck 🙂
mimifce
Thanks, Penny! It is fun to see what it looks like in different parts of the world.
Amy Johnson
I can’t even imagine a winter with those temperatures. Lucky you! Beautiful scenery. TFS!
mimifce
And I can’t imagine your winter. The US is such a large country we have all of the extremes and in between as far as seasons go.