In the Path of a Blizzard

By Bo Mackison, on February 24th, 2009

wabi-sabi winterscape

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. ~ Helen Keller

16 comments to In the Path of a Blizzard

suehenryphotography

February 24, 2009 at 2:36 am · Reply

Beautiful. I love the way this image is composed.
Anna Surface

February 24, 2009 at 6:43 am · Reply

Wow! How very beautiful with the lone trees in the blizzard snow.
Marcie

February 24, 2009 at 6:44 am · Reply

Stunning. Love the pure simplicity.
Gandalf

February 24, 2009 at 7:37 am · Reply

Great image. I love the trees obscured in the background.
Bernie Kasper

February 24, 2009 at 12:29 pm · Reply

Beautiful work Bo, it evokes the stark conditions you were experiencing, well done !!
quinncreative

February 24, 2009 at 12:56 pm · Reply

This is so much about loneliness and companionship, strength and force of nature.
montucky

February 24, 2009 at 1:02 pm · Reply

Elegant!
gypsy-heart

February 24, 2009 at 9:55 pm · Reply

Wow…I love this photo and the quote!
Thank you for BEing, Bo.
gypsy-heart

February 24, 2009 at 9:56 pm · Reply

I feel a little guilty..’tis to be in the 70′s here this week. Do stay warm, my creative friend.
mon@rch

February 24, 2009 at 10:06 pm · Reply

So many memories of driving through blizzard snow like this! Stunning photo my friend!
Laurie

February 25, 2009 at 7:15 am · Reply

The atmosphere is wonderful in this shot. Blizzards are rough but they make for great photo ops. Stay warm!
amuirin

February 25, 2009 at 9:59 am · Reply

I thought that I commented on this one. No? Then I’ll comment that I definitely thought on it.
jeju

February 26, 2009 at 6:23 pm · Reply

oo i like that one
Preston Surface

February 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm · Reply

Brrrr… Wonderful photo.
ybonesy

March 1, 2009 at 10:37 am · Reply

Oh man, see what I mean? Winter is your muse! This is such an evocative image.
Debi

March 2, 2009 at 1:04 pm · Reply

Pristine and simple in its beauty. Amazing capture.