Photos of the Week: February 26th 2022

I struggled a bit with a few of the prompts this week. I try to always have my post finished up by Thursday night and I still had two photos I needed to take!  


 – backyard – Quarterly-- Standing on the edge of our patio looking at the lake.



– across the street-- You can't really see the street in this photo with all the snow but it is a view from my son's window across the street.




– starts with L I had a bunch of Lilies in bloom.




– next-- The train passed right next to us as we were driving home from school.




– choose anything – same vantage point


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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonFebruary 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM

    Such a beautiful view you have! And I love those lilies.

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  2. EllibelleFebruary 26, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful photos! The lilies are so pretty! We went for a short walk by the local lake yesterday. It still looks completely frozen and was covered in snow (it snowed the day before. So ready for spring but there is something special about winter photography!

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    1. Joanne February 27, 2022 at 8:38 AM

      That is exactly how I feel right now! I do want some nice warm weather but the fresh snow as sparkling in the sunshine yesterday and did look so pretty.

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  3. ratnamurtiFebruary 26, 2022 at 1:39 PM

    Living beside a lake - heavenly. Looks really magical.

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  4. creationsnzFebruary 26, 2022 at 10:47 PM

    Amazing lake photos (I wish I could teleport) and those lilies are fabulous in that bouquet. I like your train next to - very clever. CarolG

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    1. Joanne February 27, 2022 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks! I just wish I had thought to grab my camera a moment sooner and get the start of the train in the shot.

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  5. MicaFebruary 27, 2022 at 5:42 AM

    I love that snow photo, it's so beautiful how it blankets everything! :) It's interesting to see the lake frozen too! Nothing ever freezes here in Brisbane, haha!

    Hope you are having a good weekend :) We are having a quiet one at home as we are flooded in with all the rain!

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Joanne February 27, 2022 at 8:41 AM

      Thank you! We had enough ice on the lake this year that people were driving 4 wheelers and snowmobiles over it.

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  6. Tamar SBFebruary 27, 2022 at 6:59 AM

    The lake is so pretty!! The lilies are such a pop of color!

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  7. Kim CarberryFebruary 27, 2022 at 3:37 PM

    The view across the lake is beautiful and the snow still looks so bad with you. x

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    1. Joanne February 28, 2022 at 6:16 AM

      *sigh* We have sometimes gotten snow on Mother's day (which here in the US isn't until mid-May!). Luckily it does start to warm up sometime during March and the snow and ice disappear a bit faster with each storm.

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  8. Kym February 28, 2022 at 12:29 AM

    the lilies are beautiful and I love your "next" photo!

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    1. Joanne February 28, 2022 at 6:16 AM

      Thank you! I honestly didn't think I was going to have a photo for that one as I had completely forgotten about it!

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  9. Dara @ Not In JerseyFebruary 28, 2022 at 9:16 AM

    That lake picture is so pretty!

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  10. Kari February 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM

    You take such beautiful pictures, Joanne.

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  11. Melissa February 28, 2022 at 4:32 PM

    I always love your photos, Joanne, but I would have struggled with these prompts, too!

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  12. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 1, 2022 at 8:33 AM

    Y'all do have a gorgeous back yard! You can't beat that view!

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  13. Mami Made ItMarch 1, 2022 at 2:13 PM

    What a fantastic lake view! Great!

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  14. NatashaMarch 1, 2022 at 8:10 PM

    You have THE BEST backyard!!! And I love your lilies! Also, I am in awe that you have your posts mostly ready by Thursday nights. Wow!!!

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    1. Joanne March 2, 2022 at 6:19 AM

      LOL! I have most blog posts (other than Friday favorites, Ispy, or Sentence a day posts) done usually a week to two ahead of time.

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  15. Denyse Whelan.March 2, 2022 at 12:44 AM

    Gosh, Joanne, when I look at your lake, all I could think of was here in Australia's east coast, where the lakes and rivers are in flood. I know that these are exceptional times weather and climate wise but it's been heartbreaking for so many. Your photos have so much calm to them.... Thank you for sharing your blog post for the final #lifethisweek link up…you were part of my blogging history as it was the 280th link up!!

    I look forward to having you link up when I am next back with #lifethismonth on Monday 14 March 2022. Same hours and days open as for #lifethisweek.

    Warm wishes,
    Denyse.

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    1. Joanne March 2, 2022 at 6:20 AM

      Thank you! We typically worry more about flooding during spring rains/thaw so I can understand what your area of the country is going through.

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  16. Deb's WorldMarch 2, 2022 at 3:15 AM

    What lovely photos and ideas for the challenge Joanne! I love your backyard view :)

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  17. LyshaMarch 2, 2022 at 8:36 AM

    Good idea for 'next.' That one was a little difficult for me. Gorgeous snow!

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  18. AmilaMarch 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM

    I like all these captures. A beautiful collection. The first photo with lake view is my favourite.
    Have a great day!

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