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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

My Favorite Winter Tree

The rains quit today, and the gray finally gave way to a bit of blue. I was coming home from the grocery store when I decided to stop at my favorite tree and take some picture with my trusty iPhone.
Big House Mountain is in the background. If you look hard enough, you will see a tire swing hanging from one of the branches. Oh, how I wish I could have walked out there and sat in the tire. That would have been such fun for an old lady. I just love the shape and branches of this old tree in the wintertime without any leaves. It is absolutely beautiful.

This is one of those times that I found the telephone pole to be interesting.

This is the fence that kept me from going out into the field.

I am way too old to crawl under barbed wire or climb over a cattle gate.

Across the road is the old homeplace of a fellow former teacher. It has a wonderful view
of Big House and Little House Mountains across the road, and it has heavenly porches on both the front and the right side. It is so pretty.

Finally, as I was leaving, I looked up and there was some blue popping through the clouds.

This post is linked with:
Our World Tuesday
Rurality Blog Hop
OutdoorWednesday
Friday Fences
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33 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    i do love the bare tree and those wispy clouds behind it. :)

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  2. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    The last time I tried to crawl under a barbed wire fence I tore my shirt. Grrr... I guess I don't bend over as freely as I once did. Nice looking place the teacher has.

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  3. KarenJanuary 14, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Beautiful scenery Genie. I love the look of bare trees.

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    The bare branches of the tree look so pretty against the gray sky. I'm glad you didn't try to climb under that barbed wire fence. :0)
    Glad you are feeling better.

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  5. LindaJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Lovely shots! Nice to see the sky when the rain stops.

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  6. MassimoJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Hallo Genie,
    nice place, I can feel there was a lot of water there...
    all the best from Italy and Happy New year to you and your family !

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  7. AndyJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful countryside Genie. I also have a couple trees that I admire and check up on every once and awhile.

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  8. biebkriebelsJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    That house on the hilltop looks really pretty.

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  9. LeoviJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Yes, you're right, it is very beautiful that tree with bare branches, nice photos!

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪January 15, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 15, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Hooray for blue sky -- and no wonder that tree is a favorite. I always did love the graceful look of bare trees....that is another thing we miss here !

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  12. MaryJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    A beautiful scenery! Great shots!

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  13. RoseJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Oh, Genie, I love these shots!

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  14. LauraJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    beautiful views Genie!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    That is a beautiful tree! Now it's bare it almost looks like 2 trees:) Lovely views, Genie!

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  16. sunshineJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Wonderful shots.

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  17. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    You are surrounded by such beautiful countryside Genie. Your photos are super. Have a great weekend :)

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  18. artmusedog and carol mckennaJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Creative photos ~ and thanks for the tour ~ carol, xxx
    (A Creative Harbor)

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  19. EG CameraGirlJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I guess that fence would have prevented me from going out into the field too. :))

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  20. Suburban GirlJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    I love the sight of an old tire swing from a tree. Someday I will get a good shot of one. WHen I see them I often can't pull over and snap a picture.

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  21. LVJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    I truly enjoyed my outing with you through fields and fences.

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  22. CarlettaJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I love trees in winter. I especially like those that are out in the open like this one that have had room to grow and spread their branches - like arms reaching out. :)
    Hope all is well in your world.

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  23. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    wonder what it looks like in warmer weather. gorgeous views, my friend! did i ever tell you Happy New Year!! hope you are good. miss ya. ( :

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Lovely shots of the bare bones of winter.

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  25. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Nice tree... I like the symmetry.

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  26. s.cJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Nice shots Genie.

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  27. WayneJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    I can imagine sitting in that tire on a hot summer day. Very lovely series!

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  28. Jan n JerJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Very nice pics...great fence shots too!

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  29. The GreenockianJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Great photos.
    Liz

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  30. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    GORGEOUS photos!

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  31. Ruth KellyJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Gee, some of those photos look just like Utah.

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  32. betty-NZJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely set of shots! I must confess: sometimes, when I want a photo, fences keep me out and sometimes they don't!

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  33. Alycia~QuiltygirlJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Gorgeous photos!!!

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