The Winter Photography of a Friend

My friend, MJ, has been photographing the world around her for years. She took photos for her father’s small town newspaper until he sold the paper and retired. She takes photos for family, friends, and fun. Ten years ago we headed for the east coast seeking a new start for me. Along the way she took amazing photos and they remain some of my most cherished photos.  Today, I’m sharing with the world MJ’s view of winter in her Toledo garden.

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” ~Vesta M. Kelly

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” ~Anne Bradstreet

“The snow doesn’t give a soft white damn who it touches.” ~e.e. cummings

"And when the winter wind comes chasin' after me, I think of you even more."  ~ Ben Richmond

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle—a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nutures our dream.” ~ Barbara Winkler

*All photos were taken by MJ on Thursday, January 7, 2010