Thursday, December 21, 2023

Winter Solstice

                                                                                


The Winter Solstice always seems to me like the real beginning of a new year. The sunrise, hidden amidst the trees on the ridge to the right, has gone as far south as it can. Tomorrow will begin the long trek north. Spring Equinox will find sunrise due east, in the center of my horizon, and it will continue moving to the left till it's behind another clump of trees.

But for now, I'm celebrating the Return of the Light. Amidst all the chaos and clamor of our world, the Winter Solstice seems like an eternal verity.

3 comments:

jennyfreckles said...

What a gorgeous sky. The rhythms of nature certainly help me to keep grounded and hopeful.

Sandra Parshall said...

Amazing photo! Yes, the return of the light is a cause for joy.

Anvilcloud said...

I am once again reminded of the lag between the return of the sun and the return of the weather.