Hidden Colors

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Sheila

frozen ocean

After months of snow and ice, we feel like we’re living in a black and white movie. We become color deprived. The ocean is frozen and icicles are everywhere.

sand icicles

But somewhere underneath it all, the colors are waiting. Maybe if the sun doesn’t melt the snow, the colors will.

marsh flowers

castle

flowers

ocean

marsh

Whether you’re enjoying the beginnings of spring or fall or an everlasting summer, I hope your colors are shining through.

42 thoughts on “Hidden Colors”

Jill Weatherholt on March 5, 2015 at 1:05 pm said:

Your photos are stunning, Sheila! I’m counting down the days until spring. 🙂
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 1:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jill! It’s kind of a shock to see so much color after all the snow. Hopefully spring and the colors will be here soon again (as the snow continues to fall).
andy1076 on March 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm said:

Oh wow that saltwater sure froze fast! I love icicles but oof I seriously do miss summer 🙂
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 1:26 pm said:
  
  It’s pretty crazy – I’ve never seen the ocean this frozen. I’ve seen people cross-country skiing on it but that’s a little too scary for me.
  - andy1076 on March 5, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:
    
    Yeah…not for me either, I’d just watch lol
Letizia on March 5, 2015 at 1:26 pm said:

Color deprived – well put! It feels so good to see those pictures of warmer days. But the photos of the near frozen ocean are fascinating. Hang in there, Sheila; only a few more weeks to go and it will all melt (I hope).
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  I’m guessing everyone in New England has been feeling color deprived lately. But there’s always the hope of those brighter days – they’re around here somewhere. Thanks Letizia – I hope you’re finding some colorful fun too!
Minuscule Moments on March 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm said:

There is something so magical to snow on the beach, where we live it is never seen. But I have been to New Zealand and I was blown away by its beauty. It does look harsh Sheila but I am sure it makes you appreciate spring all the more. Not long now and you will be coming outside to play and I will be sitting by my fire once more.
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Fall is still my favorite season so I’ll be thinking of you this spring while you’re cozy by the fire. I do love the snow-sand art. It’s hard to believe people will be all over that beach in a few more months. Enjoy those fall colors!
char on March 5, 2015 at 4:27 pm said:

Those colors look like they could melt even your dreary gloom there in the east. Hope they will soon. It is March…so spring is close! So exciting!
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  I have to keep telling myself that spring is on the way even as more snow piles up out there. For now the colors are under about 3 feet of snow. 🙂
  - char on March 6, 2015 at 11:30 am said:
    
    Yikes! That’s a lot of snow.
Carrie Rubin on March 5, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:

This is lovely. Gives me hope that even though I, too, am currently living in a world of gray, color is just around the corner!
- Sheila on March 5, 2015 at 9:20 pm said:
  
  Yes the colors are there somewhere! It’s funny how some colors seem so unreal after looking at all the snow – almost like cartoons. After this winter, we’ll have to appreciate them even more than usual.
  - Carrie Rubin on March 5, 2015 at 9:40 pm said:
    
    Definitely.
Léa on March 6, 2015 at 2:05 am said:

Beautiful photos but much too cold for me. We had a dusting of snow back in early January. It lasted about ten minutes before it began raining. The many almond trees are snowy with blossoms and many bulb flowers are making an appearance!
The photos of the frozen sea reminded me of a film called The Winter Guest. It is Scotland and the sea is frozen as far out as one can see. It stars Emma Thompson and is worth a view if you can track it down. I believe it was made in the early 90’s.
- Sheila on March 6, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the movie recommendation! I haven’t seen that one but was just telling someone about another one of her movies – The Love Punch – that’s a great one if you haven’t seen it and some of it takes place in France. The frozen ocean is a little too cold for me too. I’m looking forward to building those sand castles once the sand thaws out.
  - Léa on March 7, 2015 at 2:41 am said:
    
    Emma’s mother, Phydilla Law, plays her mother in this unusual story and well worth a view. Another film that she did that blew me away was simply titled – Wit. It is dark and almost a complete monologue but brilliant and something too few of us think about.
  - Sheila on March 9, 2015 at 12:47 pm said:
    
    Wow – it sounds like she’s been in lots of great ones. I’ll have to check those out – thank you!
Francina on March 6, 2015 at 5:59 am said:

beautiful photo’s, Sheila, I do like the contrast between winter and spring in your post .
- Sheila on March 6, 2015 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks Francina! There’s always the promise of spring. I hope you’re already enjoying it out there across the frozen ocean.
Britt Skrabanek on March 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:

Gorgeous photos, honey! I had never seen snow and ice on sandy beaches until living on Lake Michigan. It was very confusing for this California gal. Like, how is this possible?!

Looks like spring is breaking through for you. Yay!!!
- Sheila on March 9, 2015 at 10:47 am said:
  
  I remember seeing a frozen Lake Michigan too – that can really look like the Arctic! It doesn’t usually happen to the ocean around here either so it does give you a weird, confused feeling (or maybe I’m just always that way). Happy Spring!
jingsandthings on March 9, 2015 at 1:33 pm said:

Colour deprived – know exactly what you mean. But hang in there, spring can’t be far away.
- Sheila on March 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  Yes – spring is there under the snow somewhere! The snow is melting now and I can see a few colors struggling to shine through. 🙂
Arlene on March 10, 2015 at 7:22 pm said:

Those vibrant colors are SO inspiring! Can’t wait to see greens, pinks, purples, yellows 🙂 Thanks for reminding me!
- Sheila on March 10, 2015 at 9:11 pm said:
  
  Hahah – I know what you mean! When I watch a movie with green leaves in the background, it’s hard to believe colors like that even exist. I’m guessing we’ll appreciate them more than usual this year. I hope your colors are peeking through too.
Ste J on March 11, 2015 at 10:08 am said:

I love the photos, it’s like all that beauty is hidden under the snow and now its revealing itself it will look even more beautiful since the snow has taken its toll more than usual this year.
- Sheila on March 12, 2015 at 9:01 pm said:
  
  Yes! I still love the snow, but I’m looking forward to seeing those colors. I hope they’re out across the ocean by now too. Happy Spring!
Coleen Patrick on March 12, 2015 at 10:24 am said:

Beautiful pics, Sheila!!
- Sheila on March 12, 2015 at 9:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks Coleen! We’ve still got a couple feet of snow I’m trying to figure out how to do a backyard luge like yours before it all melts.
Susan on March 12, 2015 at 2:29 pm said:

I recently saw some amazing images on the news of huge chunks of ice washing up on the Cape shores…I think it was in Wellfleet. I love the contrast in your series of photos, definitely partial to the summer ones! Right now the only color I’m seeing is from a grocery store bouquet. Seems I have to buy my color lately. 🙂
- Sheila on March 12, 2015 at 9:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Susan! I loved the splashes of colors in your photos. As long as those birds are out and singing, spring can’t be too far away. I’ve only made it to the beach a few times this winter and each time it looked completely different – either frozen over or with those chunks of ice washing up like glaciers. It’s usually never frozen at all so it’s pretty eerie. It’s hard to believe that in a few months the beach will be packed with people!
megtraveling on March 14, 2015 at 3:50 pm said:

It can’t be spring soon enough this year! Your pictures and thoughts about spring are lovely… 🙂
- Sheila on March 17, 2015 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Meg! We still have lumps of snow around but the colors are coming through a little more now. Soon everything will be blooming like your flower photo. Happy adventuring!
Mom on March 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:

Great pictures, Sheila I love the way you see beauty in everything, even this blasted winter !
- Sheila on March 17, 2015 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  I think you’re the one who taught me that trick. It’s just more fun that way. 🙂 I guess the colors are mostly muddy brown for now but they should be blooming soon!
  - Mom on March 26, 2015 at 1:19 pm said:
    
    I can’t wait to share the sunshine with you!
Kate Johnston on March 17, 2015 at 8:02 am said:

This has been a terribly long, dreary winter. But, we are in the middle of March and that much closer to spring! Great pictures!
- Sheila on March 17, 2015 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kate! I hope you had fun on your trip with lots of sunshine!
Kourtney Heintz on March 24, 2015 at 2:11 pm said:

Beautiful photos Sheila! Thanks for helping summon the spring with all that color! 🙂
- Sheila on March 25, 2015 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  I’ll keep trying! 🙂 Happy Spring!