Sunday, January 3, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Vintage Winter



Well, it's definitely winter here in New Jersey. The temps for the past few days have not risen out of the 20's, and with the wind howling it often feels like only seven or eight degrees above zero. We have had snow off and on this past week, too.

I used to hate winter -- the snow, the cold, the ice and wind. Now I find that if I'm dressed warmly enough, it's kind of nice to get out and walk in the sun. And it has a sort of spare beauty that emphasizes light and shadow. And I appreciate the sun so much more when it shines above a landscape of snow and ice. :)

What is your favorite season?




Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:

1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate Mr. Linky box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.net. I can't wait to see your mosaics! Here is Mr. Linky:

73 comments:

  1. Mary, we must be the early birds today. I can't believe I am first to post my name. I love your vintage white and the lovely snowy scenes. After the last couple of cold and windy days I would have to says my favorite season is any of them but winter. I'll take Spring, Summer or Fall please.

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  2. Your photographs just take my breath away, Mary. I love the vintage feel of these.

    And those wonderful long shadows.

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  3. Beautiful winter whites. (Brr...!)

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  4. Happy New Year Mary! Lovely as always. I think my favorites are the scene in the middle and the one to the right of it with the bokah. ~Jeanne

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  5. Beautiful mosaic. The hues, shadows, all the white...you are a great artist! All the best in the new year!

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  6. That shot of the village is precious!

    m ^..^

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  7. Your mosaic is beautiful, Mary. It illustrates exactly what you say about winter. Brrrr...

    xoxo
    Janie

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  8. What a beautiful mosaic, Mary! I especially love the photo of the shadows on the snow! I hope you and your family had a very happy New Year!...hugs...Debbie

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  9. Hi Mary! I love your Vintage Winter mosaic. Also, your hello kitty post was hilarious! :O) Mary @Boogieboard Cottage

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  10. Beautiful images...we're in the minus numbers...and it's supposed to get worse this week...we even have lots of snow which is unusual. I've thought about walking outside but there are no longer any sidewalks. :o) Blessings of all His best in this new year!

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  11. Beautiful Winter scenes! So relaxing!

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  12. Hi, Mary, I have not participated MM for a while, and I am back! I love your new layout and photos. Your vintage mosaic is pretty! I love the well manicured park topped with the white powder!
    Fall and spring is my favorite!

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  13. I love the new look here and this mosaic is right up my alley. The grays and such really evoke the cold weather.

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  14. Love your mosaic, your pictures are just fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  15. Wow,love your new blog design. It is beautiful. Do you mind telling me who did it for you? Or are you one of those oh-so-talented computer people?

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  16. Hello Mary
    Your vintage winter mosaic has such a tranquil quality to it.
    I agree with you that if dressed warmly enough a walk in winter is pleasant. However, it was -17 C here today and windy so I stayed inside.
    I'd have to say autumn is my favourite season because of the colours and earthy scents that fill the air.

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  17. Vintage winter should be a new paint colour, you have captured it perfectly Mary. I am looking forward to another year of Mosaic Mondays. Happy New Year, Kathy.

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  18. Another gorgeous winter mosaic, Mary!

    Happy New Year!

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  19. Hi Mary,
    I came by early, because I always am excited to see what beauty you have created for us to see. Seems like many people are like me, as I scan the list of people already signed up. Your snow photographs are so beautiful and they really express the weather lately. It's snowing here again tonight. My favorite season...I think it's winter, yet I love all the seasons truth be told.

    Happy Mosaic Monday and Happy New Year Mary.

    Karen

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  20. i stumbled on mosaic monday accidentally and it just so happened that i had posted a mosaic today, so i thought i would join in. i think my favorite is autumn. thanks for hosting

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  21. Love your new header, Mary. Beautiful photos as usual.

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  22. Happy Twenty Ten! Beautiful mosaic! The water droplets? look so magical!

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  23. Happy New Year, Mary! It's winter, my favorite! and it's hitting here on Long Island pretty good this past week or so!

    Gorgeous Mosaic!

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  24. What beautiful wintry photographs in your lovely mosaic. By contrast, I've shared a variety shadows from sunny Southern California ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  25. I love your vintage winter mosaic. Love the new header too.
    Thanks for hosting!
    Carolyn

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  26. Hi Mary

    It is soooo cold I feel like I cannot warm up! Thanks for hosting another MM, M! :0)

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  27. Lovely mosaic, Mary. Although winter is not my favorite season, these pictures make it look like fun. I like spring the best......Christine

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  28. Happy New Year! All the best!

    Delightful mosaic.

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  29. Your vintage winter mosaic is beautiful. I found your 'how to make photo mosaics' tutorial a couple of weeks ago and have had so much fun making mosaics since then, thank you! This is my first time taking part in Mosaic Monday. :)

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  30. Beautiful mosaic. Looks like we've all got the wintery outdoors on our minds.

    - The Tablescaper

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  31. I have always loved Winter... living in the West for my life has really given me an appreciation of all the seasons.

    I think my favorite is Spring though-- sweater weather and hope that always comes with that season.

    Your's per usual is brilliant moasic.

    Stop by if you get a chance--
    TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  32. Mary, another spectacular mosaic from you. Love the combination of macro shots and landscapes. Incredible!

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  33. Hi Mary, Gorgeous mosaic of winter! And your new header is lovely as well. Happy New Year!

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  34. Hi Mary

    It was so cold today wasn't it? The wind was wild!

    My favorite season is autumn. I just love the colors, the weather, and the holidays!

    You mosaic is so beautiful and I love your new header! Did you make the link strip under the header? Is it hard and could you tell me how you did that? It makes your blog look so professional. Thanks!

    X0 Pat

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  35. May I say... Your Photos look delicious...

    Shhhhh... So soft and sweet...

    I also love the new look of you blog and its been fun watching it grow and change over the past year.

    ~Rainey~

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  36. Gorgeous Mosiac! Love the white flower on the bottom row the most. It is my kind of picture! :-)

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  37. Such a beautiful mosaic. I love the new header too!

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  38. very beautiful and nice new header.

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  39. Hi Mary! Happy new year! I love this mosaic of yours - love the colours, the textures, the shapes, it really appeals to me.

    thanks so much for the opportunity. My post is now up. Gena @ thinking aloud
    Blog/ post: http://tobethinkingaloud.blogspot.com/2010/01/hope-road-mosaic-monday.html

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  40. Oh forgot to add .... I'm definitely a spring person (and summer I guess) love the new growth, new geinnings and the regeneration of things .... HOWEVER since my new found love "affair" with photography I find I enjoy all the seasons (maybe not equally) but only because I've learnt to really enjoy the light, the shadows, the colours, the textures etc.etc.etc that each season brings. Keep warm Mary and hope you get to take many, many beautiful wintry shots!
    Gena @ thining aloud

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  41. You make Winter look so beautiful in your photographs. I agree it is lovely to go out walking as long as you are well wrapped up with sensible shoes and have a lovely warm home and bowl of hot soup to go back too!! It was -5 here last night, Brrrr

    Thank you for hosting MM. Jackie in UK

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  42. Mary, I don't love winter, but I do love your mosaic of it. It's pretty to see (through a window from a heated house!). Thanks for Mosaic Monday. Happy New Year.

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  43. What a beautiful winter mosaic that is Mary.
    Happy New Year

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  44. Just plain beautiful.

    My favourite season? I don´t have one I believe, each season has it´s own charm.

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  45. Your pictures all show such stillness - almost frozen in time. Thanks for hosting - I'm happy to participate.

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  46. Call me crazy,but...that snow is so pretty!
    We don't get that here in southeast Georgia.

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  47. What a fun idea! I'm not very good at making collages, so hopefully, they'll get better as we go along.
    Blessings,
    G

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  48. Oh Mary, such beautiful images.

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  49. Your photography is absolutely lovely! They truly capture the essence of winter. I'm with you, if the sun is shining, I enjoy cold days. It's those cloudy, rainy ones that keep me tucked indoors.

    Love the look of your new header, too. More beautiful pictures!

    Roban

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  50. You can even make winter look beautiful and romantic, Mary! Lovely new header, also!

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  51. What a beautiful mosaic of winter! Your photos are always wonderful, Mary..

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  52. Hi Mary,
    Your mosaic is great! I have some winter too. I'm not a winter person so don't really appreciate it as much as you. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    A View of My Life
    http://splummer-aviewofmylife.blogspot.com/2010/01/mosaic-monday.html

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  53. We have yet to have a measurable snow where I live. It is wonderful to enjoy your pictures. They are so lovely. I think the church is my favorite too.

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  54. Such a beautiful winter white mosaic, the photograph of shadows on the snow from the sun shining through the trees is wonderful.
    Spring is probably my favourite season, when I can get back out into my vegetable garden!
    Maggie

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  55. Happy New Year Mary.
    Beautiful Mosaic ...as always, your photos are breathtaking ♥

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  56. I love the snow BUT we've had much, too much this year, lol. Love your mosaic :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  57. beautiful, beautiful photos in your mosaic!!!

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  58. Beautiful mosaic...your photography is just beautiful! I know what you mean about winter...I'm trying to learn to love it...but is sure is hard sometimes. ;-)
    Mary, I was wondering what program or site you use to make your mosaics? They are always lovely.
    Susan

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  59. Oh, I think I just figured it out...noticed your header shows Flickr. :-)

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  60. Hi Mary
    Your photos are so beautiful! I am having a "pillow party" next Monday and mentioned your mosiac Monday in my blog today. Maybe you've like to join and do your collage about pillows for next week and could mention it on your blog. I hope 2010 is a year filled with love joy and peace for you and your family.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  61. Hello Mary; What beautiful winter photos,, just gorgeous... stay warm..

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  62. Very pretty, does have a vintage feel. Thanks for hosting again!

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  63. No, no. Winter is not my favourite season, but summer. I dislike everything cold people to places. Your mosaic is so lovely. Been to NJ but not winter time. I'm planning to attend your weekly event soon:)

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  64. Hi Mary...sorry to be so late in joining your fans over here at little red house...but better late than never.
    Love your photos...they're gorgeous.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Char

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  65. Your collage is so beautiful!
    if it isn't a top secret, would it be possible for you to tell me how you make the kind of sepia-tones to your photos.It's really gorgeous! Or if there is already a tutorial somewhere in your blog, could you show me where it is, please?

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  66. oh, and I'm a great fan of all the seasons, love all of them!

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  67. Thanks everyone! Krisu -- no secret! I edit them in Photoshop using a PS action from Florabella Actions called Vintage Summer. Here is a link to Florabella:

    http://florabellacollection.blogspot.com/2009/11/florabella-actions.html

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  68. Thank you so much, Mary. I did order me those wonderful actions. My problem is I cannot find the right file to put them. I have mac and PSE8. Help, anyone? And yes, I visited also that some coffee-site, but the instructions were only for PC. or my poor English wa the reason I didn't understand...

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  69. Mary,
    Do you do mosaic mondays every week? I'd be interested in joining.

    Annie
    OnceUponAParent.blogspot.com

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  70. I just love this winter white mosaic. Every single image in it is absolutely breathtaking. Great photography!! I dream of being that good.

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