Monday, December 26, 2011

Warm for the Holidays

Christmas Wreaths, Old Church Street, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film)


We have had warm weather leading up to Christmas in previous years, but this year may be the longest stretch of warm days yet. As I mentioned in a previous post, we have had an extended Indian Summer this year, dating back to October. It has been so mild that Spring flowering plants are blooming. We have a forsythia bush sprouting yellow blossoms in our yard at the moment. And autumn leaves still hang on trees.

So, as we begin the season of the Twelve Days of Christmas, we will relish these mild days of December... that is, until Old Man Winter finally arrives.
Hope everyone continues to have a wonderful holiday season.




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10 comments:

  1. JoeDecember 26, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Very festive colours in this image. Happy holidays. Enjoy your Indian Summer.

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  2. OlaDecember 26, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    this place looks a bit misterious but it is lovely decorated! I hope you are having wonderful Christmas!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Sweet!
    Best wishes for you Doug and your Family :)

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  4. MelissaDecember 26, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    We have the same thing going on here. So many seasons showing up all in the same photo. I love that brick and masonry on the gate posts!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Wow, how unusual is that?? Now if a cold snap drops into your area, wah.wah.wah, everything will freeze because the sap is running... love your shot!

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  6. Andrew Graeme GouldDecember 29, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Lovely detail and textures here.
    Enjoy your warm weather over this holiday period, Doug...

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  7. orvokkiDecember 30, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    This photo is like a dream.. !!!

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  8. yzDecember 30, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    beautiful shot, great mood

    i've read somewhere that the seasons will be shifted by one or two months in the near future, so summer will last from august to october, winter will come only in february, etc...

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  9. franzDecember 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    in the wonderful spirit of christmas ... a very attractive look at this pretty part of your home town!

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  10. rianJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    one of the advantages living in the south, eh? great catch here..

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