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Silence of Snow & SCA

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Late Afternoon Light
Late Afternoon Light © Michelle Basic Hendry

This past weekend brought more snow and our first power outage of this year’s snow season. Even though it was only out for a short time, the silence inside a modern house is impressive. The fridge, the furnace, all of the background noise that we have become accustomed to is gone. With the snow comes a deadening of outdoor sounds as well; no leaves, no birds, just the crunch of frozen footprints.

Is it any wonder that we are anxious when we so infrequently have real silence?
Snowy Spruce
Snowy Spruce © Michelle Basic Hendry

Last week I was excited to learn that I had been elected to the Society of Canadian Artists. I was very honoured and now have the privilege of adding “S.C.A.” to the end of my name. I look forward to being in good company and learning from those with long and distinguished careers. The process has allowed me to see my work through the eyes of others and I found that to be both inspiring and as a challenge to continue to grow and develop.

Snowy Drive
Snowy Drive © Michelle Basic Hendry

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  2. Utterly stunning photographs, such beautiful,lighting captured within them.

    All fabulous, but ‘Snowy drive’ in my opinion is a masterpiece

  8. It IS freezing here. It’s -5C or 23F. Way below normal, but gorgeous anyway! Thanks for coming wowcthis!

    FLOOG – It should be no surprise you come from eddie’s site. The artist and the writer is in you both! Thank you for your compliments – I almost didn’t post Snowy Drive!

    Thanks, Debra – Believe me – the snow is coming your way… Thanks for the congrats. I love your part of the world and may yet find myself there within the next year!

    Kinsey – I’d rather be cold than sweaty! 🙂

    Thanks, Linda!

    Thanks Janelle. Your paintings are amazing, BTW!

    Jean – I am glad I could bring some snow to you! Thanks for the congrats and the compliments.

  13. Absolutely stunning photos…in particular I love the Snowy Drive!!! All three of these would make amazing Christmas cards!!!!!

    Congratulations on being elected to the Society of Canadian Artists, certainly a wonderful accomplishment!!
    You must be proud to be able to use the letters S.C.A. after your name…
    Cheers

  15. Heather – yes actually – I can use the S.C.A. letters after my name. So I’ll use it for formal correspondence, I guess. I am still awaiting my welcome package, the news is so fresh!

    Thanks, Kim!! 🙂

  20. Congrats on the S.C.A. invite! You certainly deserve the honor. 🙂 I love the pictures. Not only are they beautiful, but to me they’re only photos, & I’ll be having lunch out on the deck in a t-shirt today! 😉 *L*