Thursday
Jan122012
Apothecary's Shelf
January 12, 2012 
And - what happens when life hands you lemons..instead of sweet lemonade? Or - when the wind blows and the rain falls and what should be beautiful winter white is nothing other than muddy wet winter brown?
A spoonful of sugar makes that medicine go down...or so I've heard.
With that in mind - I thought - this little bit of color set against nature's backdrop - might just be the sugar that transforms this dreary day from what it is..into something sweet.
What else might I do for fun on a rainy winter day? What do you?
Reader Comments (34)
Oh my! The colors in your image are my very favorites. Just about every piece of clothing I own is in this color range...lol. *love* On a rainy day in 2012, I'm very content to be sitting at my computer learning everything I can about PSE and photography. It sure does help the cold, winter days go by more quickly. Your photo is beautiful!
On rainy days I find even the gray light has it's own shining beauty. Those soft colours are exquisite :-)
I love the beauty of symmetry. This is gorgeous.
Marcie, you've made something very beautiful on your rainy day.
I came back to read again the previous post, and got mesmerized by this one. the mood and wetness. on a rainy winter day I do something out of the ordinary to add a bit of flash - light a candle I haven't lit for awhile, or bake carrot cupcakes, something like that. for dinner I made roasted vegetable lasagna because I haven't made that in a very long time and it's snowing outside for the first time since last winter. I'm happy it's snow, but nothing wrong with rain -just look at the beauty you captured.
I like what you found to brighten up your rainy day Marcie... we are not suffering the wet winter problem that you are... ours is white and deep:-)
On a rainy day i play my instruments... guitar and trumpet... not both at the same time mind you... and it lifts my sprits up... because i can play whatever i wish to:)....peter:)
love the rainy window background
Really beautiful shot, Marcie! The colors are great and the mood's perfect. Well done!
I read and blog and rest on those days...
Love the shot...great symmetry.
I can't think of doing anything better than this, Marcie, to get your creative juices flowing. Otherwise, I just work on a jigsaw puzzle, as you know. :)
You used your rainy day to great advantage--it made a gorgeous background in this image.
I just read the comments above and am impressed by the positive steps people take to keep their moods positive on rainy days.
This kind of day whispers to you for a nice fire, a blanket, and a good book.
I do think your rainy window photos are among my favorites. These colors are perfect against the rainy panes.
Interesting variation on a theme.
Marcie - I am having a hard time this year when the weather is uncooperative and I am stuck indoors - I can't seem to find inspiration here at home for something to shoot. Thank you for continually providing ideas for finding homebound "sugar".
Wow! I love everything about this. The best image I've seen so far today. What a stunning find.
You have the same weather as in Holland...rain and wind...
Fantastic idea Marcie!! This is realy a medicine for me ....for sure ;-)
The smooth tones in this image are beautiful! They suit the subject perfectly. Oh and before I forget: Happy New Year! :) Little late, but still...
Beautiful image Marcie. Me...I've been making quite a bit of lemonade lately...guess I didn't realize how much I love the taste! I also do "intentional smiling"...the mere act of turning up the corners of one's mouth can have a huge impact on your outlook ;-)
I have found that it's great fun to play with my camera on such days, as you have!!
What liquid sweetness! I love everything about this photograph...everything!! It's just gorgeous...
The color in the little bottles is just perfect for this photo! Love that! And yes, I think when you are in love with photography you can find the beauty regardless of the weather!
A perfect day to stay inside and photograph that lovely window. Keep warm, my friend.
Love the hues and the gentle light reflections of the water droplets in this. Perfect way to spend a rainy day!
Oh Marcie! I love these greens and greys set against the grid of the window and the rain. wonderful!
nicely composed .... love the light and tones ...
Wonderful composition and tones--lemonade indeed!
Perfectly in balance with many, many transparant details. This is a winner!
Beautiful writing and gorgeous image, Marcie ! Looks like I am so much like you on rainy days .. well, not in winter though :)
How pretty - the half filled bottles with the blue and green water and the rain on the window - very pretty and charming, Marcie.
Sharon
absolutely love this one
yep, with the right ingredients you can almost make anything.. :) nice capture!
hmmm...got anything for a sore throat in there?