Snow, Shadows, and Nosferatu

On my Winter walk I realized that often people (referring mostly to myself) focus on things in the snow or what the snow is covering when taking photographs. But what I noticed as beautiful that day were the designs the shadows from the trees drew on the parchment of the snow.

I enjoy the simplicity of this photo, and the shadows seeming to reach across the snow. It reminded me from one of my favorite scenes from any horror movie. In Nosferatu there is a scene where you see Nosferatu’s shadow creeping along the wall. As it reaches the corner of the wall, the shadow seems to reach around the corner and grow longer. It’s an image that has always stuck with me.

The Everyday

Recently I’ve been trying to break out of my routine of going someplace to take pictures. I’m always traveling, going for a walk, or heading out somewhere with the intention of taking pictures. So every now and then I try to just look around where I am and find something to photograph. Sometimes the everyday and the ordinary can be beautiful.

I found this little guy on a window by my kitchen sink. He seemed so proud showing off his little Christmas tree. Unfortunately, like real snowmen, he won’t last long; the Spring decorations are already coming out as the winter decorations go back in the box for their own hibernation.