I caught this lone cross-country skier on a frozen creek in snow country. Let this be my Christmas card to all:
May your Christmas be as serene and exhilarating as this magical moment.
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And, thanks to a reader’s suggestion, may the following carol warm the winter chills and quiet the holiday frenzy.
‘In The Bleak Midwinter’
A Merry Christmas To All!
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Photo taken by Arti of Ripple Effects, December 2010, All Rights Reserved.
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Merry Christmas Arti!
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The same to you Stefanie, and enjoy your winter reads!
Arti
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Merry Christmas!
Michelle,
I look forward to more beautiful photography and paintings from you in the coming year. Happy Holidays!
Arti
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Such a perfect photo of the lady in the snow, brilliant capture for the Season.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks for everything Arti!
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Oh one more thing, I really like the ‘Snow Effect’!!
Over here in Hong Kong, current temperature is 18C….ha!
Have a good one Arti.
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Molly Mavis,
Our Christmas is going to be warm too 0 to 2C. Yes, that’s great weather for us! Have a Merry Christmas!
Arti
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A very Merry Christmas to you Arti!! Stay cozy and warm…
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Ellen,
The weather is going to be really nice for Christmas, 2C. A blessed Christmas to you and your wonderful family!
Arti
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Lovely, Arti. Thank you–and Merry Christmas!
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ds,
Thanks for all the wonderful views from your third-storey window. A blessed Christmas to you and yours!
Arti
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Arti, thanks so much for your visit to my blog yesterday. I’m an infrequent blogger of late, but hope you come back to visit again when I have something more interesting to say.
I am very intrigued by your place – not just because we seem to be neighbours (I’m in Calgary atm) – and will definitely be coming back here. The X-country photo is in the Kananaskis?
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Deborah,
We could be neighbours! The photo was an impromptu snap while I was walking in Fish Creek Park. I like to call it my neck of the woods. Are you anywhere close by?
Arti
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Arti, I only just saw your reply now. I drove past Fish Creek Park today, in fact, but live in Montgomery. I’m only here for a few days longer before I head back to my home-away, in France. Perhaps we could think about meeting up sometimes – I’m back here in a few months.
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Deborah,
Oh yes definitely, we should meet up. Just drop me a line when you’re back. You should have my email since I’ve commented on your blog. Have a great time in France… how I envy you! I came back a few months ago from visiting Paris and Provence. Have written a few posts on my travel there… you might like to take a look. This is exciting indeed!
Arti
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That’s a beautiful photo…and the choir~sublime!
Happy Christmas to you!
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Becca,
Welcome and my Christmas greetings to you and yours!
Arti
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“Serene and exhilarating” sounds pretty great. Thank you. And thanks for your intelligent, kind and warm presence here all year.
A very Merry Christmas, Arti!
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Ruth,
Just straight from the heart… nothing poetic. I know where to look for stunning photography and poetry… synchronizing. 😉 Have a blessed Christmas to you and yours!
Arti
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A lovely greeting, Arti – and you found my favorite version of the carol.
A blessed, peaceful Christmas to you and yours.
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Linda,
You know, I’ve been thinking about this carol these past few days and then read your comment on my last post. I just thought I should share it here. I love the lyrics, they are so poetic… Thank you for all the inspiration whenever you stop by to write your response. I look forward to more exchanges in the coming year as we make our mutual visits. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Arti
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Merry Christmas, Arti! Enjoy the holiday. Your photo of the skier is great.
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Dorothy,
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Enjoy your holiday reads… I can’t wait to read your posts on them.
Arti
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Lovely photo Arti … I hope your Christmas is lovely and just how you like it. Ours has been a pretty perfect Aussie day, warm, with just a little breeze to make it comfortable. And now it is a lovely evening.
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whisperinggums,
One of these days I must experience Christmas Down Under… warm breeze and Lorikeets carolling 😉 Have a peaceful holiday and a Happy 2011!
Arti
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I love the peace his solitude represents. Such a great photograph. Merry Christmas, Arti, and many blessings for 2011!
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Bellezza,
Trust you’re enjoying your Christmas and all best wishes for a Happy New Year!
And BTW, it’s a she… I saw her coming. By the time I took my camera out and positioned myself to take a picture, she had already passed me.
Arti
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Hope your Christmas celebrations were full of joy, Arti. And many good wishes for a bright new year.
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nikkipolani,
Thanks and a wonderful 2011 to you too!
Arti
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Sometimes great photography is all about the right place at the right time…and having camera in hand.
Good for you – this is such a great shot!
And Merry Christmas (we celebrate right up to Jan 6) and Happy New year, too, Arti!
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oh,
Yes, I was so glad that I caught her just in time. And hey, we all should give Christmas a bit longer time than just one day, so yes, a Merry Christmas to you too and all best wishes for 2011. Your NYC Christmas sounds wonderful!
Arti
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A beautiful carol – thank you! I hope your Christmas was peaceful and joyful.
Happy New Year, Arti. 🙂
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Shari,
Thanks for visiting. The same to you… have a wonderful year of YA writing!
Arti
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