Friday, January 17, 2014

Liquid Gold

Sun setting in puddle

During our recent "January Thaw" (said tongue in cheek as we still have a lot of ice and snow), I spotted this puddle on the edge of a farmer's field. No rainbows and no pots, but there was definitely gold there.

Liquid gold in a ditch

On some winter days when the sun is nearly obscured by clouds and haze, gold appears magically in a farmer's ditch.

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49 comments:

  1. RevrunnerJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Isn't it just amazing how sunlight can completely transform a landscape?

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  2. AndyJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Perfect golden reflection.

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  3. Rune EideJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    A very fitting title! I envy you these - especially the first one.

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  4. Carole M.January 17, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    nice thought processing; I love the first photo especially

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  5. RamakrishnanJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Outstanding and brilliant images !

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  6. William KendallJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous shots.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    I like these reflections.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Bravo! These are breathtaking images!
    Léia

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    You have two gems here EG, really lovely scenes.

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  10. Our photosJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful winter photos!

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  11. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Wow! Breathtaking pictures!

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  12. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you so much for the nice compliments to my daughter. She asks me to thank you too. :) :)

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  13. MadSnapperJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    instead of a pot of gold you have a pond of gold.. looks like we could take a cup and scoop up the gold

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  14. Tanya BreeseJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    we're rich!!! beautiful shots!!

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  15. LONDONLULUJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    No need for rainbows or pots, your liquid gold is good enough! Beautiful reflections and those telephone poles going on for miles...something about the 2nd shot really makes me think of Canada:)

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  16. LowellJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    These are both superb, but the first one would be a winner in a photo contest! Love them!

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  17. MichelleJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful shots that evoke a sense of quiet.

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  18. RoseJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful...your words brought to mind the Marshall Tucker Band song Fire on the Mountain..."there's gold in them hills/fields and its waiting for me there" Hills/fields....either one sounds good.

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  19. DarlaJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Finding gold, what great shots.

    Darla

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  20. Linda W.January 17, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    I really like your first photo. You captured the golden sky's reflection perfectly!

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  21. JamesJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Really beautiful shots!

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  22. Taken For GrantedJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I can feel the cold coming from these images. Great winter reflections.

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  23. MalyssJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Nice way to be a gold digger! :o) Very poetic post..

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  24. 'TsukiJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    All this snow ! That is a white gold on your pic... But the reflection of the sunset on those puddle is so precious too.

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  25. Small City ScenesJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful shots, EG. What an artist's eye you have. MB

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  26. Ruth HiebertJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    I love the golden pond.

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  27. Gail DixonJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    What a perfect title for this post. That first shot is exquisite!

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  28. ShammickiteJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I bet you wish you had a big bucket at hand to scoop up some of that "gold"!

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  29. Penelope NotesJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    You captured such a mystical hue in these photos. I could never resist a puddle, especially when it is golden.

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  30. RedPatJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    These are beautiful, EG! It looks like you could skate for miles along that ditch!

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  31. Pamela GordonJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Pretty pictures CG. We are seeing similar things here this week but with a lot more water on some spots.

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  32. ElaJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Wonderful shots !
    Have a nice weekend !

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  33. ElaJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Wonderful shots !
    Have a nice weekend !

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  34. CatherineJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    very beautiful winter shots - lovely

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  35. GigaJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Pięknie wygląda złota kałuża i widok wokół niej. Pozdrawiam.
    It looks beautiful gold pool and the view around her. Yours.

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  36. Andrea @ From The SolJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Nature painted it and you captured it ... a work of art by both.

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  37. JimJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    good one

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  38. VieraJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Such a beautiful reflection of sun setting in puddle... Amazing...

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  39. cieldequimperJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Dare I say it again? I'm jealous... Yeah, I know, I sound like a broken old record...

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  40. CarverJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    I love these liquid gold shots.

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  41. ValerieJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Fabulous captures, EG - Your images confirm how much I am looking forward to my month on Vancouver Island in about 10 days' time, to explore different photographic scenes to those offered by a climate currently scorching the population with temperatures in the 40's (Celsius that is, and not minus!).... although I understand that V.I. is the mildest part of Canada; whatever comes, I shall enjoy anyway! Thanks for the forestaste.

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  42. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"January 18, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Great photos that show that you don't have to have "grand" scenery for grand photos. But you do need light! Liquid Gold is a perfect title.

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    Such beautiful shots!

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  44. s.cJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Great shots. Like them

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  45. AdrienneJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Love when the ice and/or water pick up the sky - and there's such a special feel to that in the wintertime! Lovely shots!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Such a beautiful color.

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  47. Susan AndersonJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful, warm light.

    =)

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    We can only seem to get about a one day thaw before it's back to the deep freeze. Spring has to come eventually!

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  49. kayerjJanuary 24, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Sunsets in your area are beautiful

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