March 17, 2008

The Subtle Signs


If I look down, I can enjoy snow crocuses and the emerging daffodil foliage. If I look up, I can enjoy the red maple buds emerging.
Much more subtle are the changes in the evergreens. The arborvitae are shifting to a slighter lighter green, and the yews are losing the purple cast the foliage takes on in cold weather. It's all very encouraging! Here are an arborvitae and a yew as cyanotypes on silk:

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