{my topography}

The shape of daily life.

New Jersey landscape on the day before the last day of the year

Posted on | January 1, 2006 |

Yesterday afternoon we walked through the fields where George Washington and his troops once faught. We watched thousands of birds fly pell mell through the sky, alighting in a swirling vortex of black wings on the stubble of mowed-under corn. We walked hand in hand with the setting sun on our faces, staring in wonder at the tall old trees that have grown since the time when America was just earning it’s independence. I treasure these moments of us outdoors laughing in the twilight like pieces of prized seaglass. What a way to end a year.

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9 Responses to “New Jersey landscape on the day before the last day of the year”

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    January 1st, 2006 @ 12:56 am

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  2. liz elayne
    January 1st, 2006 @ 2:26 am

    sounds like a good day. love the way you give us a glimpse with your words and your pictures.

  3. Nichola
    January 1st, 2006 @ 6:41 am

    great pics! I love the one of your hubby reflected in the puddle.

  4. lizardek
    January 1st, 2006 @ 8:34 am

    WOW those pictures are really great!

  5. Elaine
    January 1st, 2006 @ 6:42 pm

    Look! There’s GEORGE! Wait, he’s dead, huh? Must have been a ghost.

    Happy New Year to one of my favorite blogging mamas!

  6. kristine
    January 2nd, 2006 @ 3:01 am

    great pics!

  7. Teri
    January 3rd, 2006 @ 12:28 am

    Not to be repetitive, but these are gorgeous!

  8. andrea j
    January 5th, 2006 @ 4:17 pm

    dang! these pics are stunning. I am on such a photography kick (a desire that’s been pushing it’s way to the surface for a while now). I’m self-taught (or rather, I’m attempting to teach myself) and your photos continue to inspire me. thank you for that.

  9. sheryl stephen
    January 10th, 2006 @ 1:23 pm

    This series is gorgeous. The light, the color, the textures.

    I love that you are also a painter. So many ways of seeing.

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