12.16.2011

The Novica Winner is......


evidence
of divinity
found in each breath
the breath within our chest
the breath
of winters magnificence

evidence of divinity
as the sun lights icy crystals
colors dance 
and fairies prance
kin to the living spark
light that dances within our hearts

~



Novica thank you for honoring my blog friends and readers
with a $50 gift certificate for your website!

Novica supports artists around the world by giving them a place to share and sell what they create. 
An opportunity for us to purchase and enjoy products made by hand and heart. 

Random number generator has chosen

Congratulations Elena!

Elena has a wonderful and artful blog,
where she shares gorgeous photography!
Treat yourself to a visit to her blog Bicocacolors.

~


As we near Winter Solstice, 
my heart feels the peace found in deep nights.

Soon,  we will experience more sunlight each and every day.


Wishing you all a lovely holiday season!

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59 comments:

Trish said...

Happy holidays to you lovely lady.
Much love.

Rune Olsen said...

Lovely pictures of ice crystals once again :-)
Happy Holidays Tammie!

Rune

Remei said...

Elena is a great artist, his art makes us dream like yours ...
A big hug to both!

Lilybets said...

Same to you Tammie !

cieldequimper said...

Wishing you the most beautiful holiday season!

Valerianna said...

More beautiful ice crystals..... ! Happy almost Solstice from the Northern woodlands!

veredit said...

this magical pictures touches my heart! you've a great eye my dear.

wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tammie.

cordially hugs
isabella

Viola said...

Stunning pictures!! =) And concratulations to the lucky winner! :)

Yes.. now the nights are dark, so dark.. candles lighten up the homes..
and soon comes the sun back! =))

Lovely holiday season to you, too! :)

Carolyn Ford said...

wOw...so totally dazzling work! beautiful words, and congratulations to the winner here! very cool! Merry Christmas to you, Tammie!

Tammie Lee said...

thank you all for your lovely wishes.

yes candles Viola! Beeswax candles, I love their smell and light!

blessings to all.

Tammie

forgetmenot said...

Beautiful images - I love the background. Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season too. Mickie :)

Ange said...

Congratulations to your winner. Your icicle photos fill me with wonder every time Tammie. Joyeux winter solstice to you.

Love

Hilda R.B said...

I love the winter!!! Your crystals photos is so great. I hope we got some in this winter. It is so nice when the sun light them up.
Have a great weekend to you.
Hug from Hilda

Geraldine said...

congrats to Elena, lucky you.

stunning images Tammie, wow!!!!

Ninni said...

Wonderful photos! As usual :)
Congratulations to fantastic Elena.
Have a really great weekend!
Hugs from Ninni

Flora said...

Your photos are simply amazing!!!
Blessings,Flora

bicocacolors said...

OMG! I can not believe, how luck! ahhhhhh I'm excited Tammie, Novica has got amazing things!! now tell me what must I do!
thanks again and again and I wish you all the best,

Elena

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Truly beautiful images and thought.

anno said...

Wowowowowowow! Amazing pictures -- thanks for blessing us with the magic of the season!

Project Tara said...

These little crystals are so hopeful and delicate... even more beautiful when paired with your words. Happy holidays to you.

Beatriz said...

Tammie,

You have a special gift
in photographing the divinity of nature.

Greatings,

The Glebe Blog said...

Seasonal greetings from Scotland Tammie, may your photographs in 2012 equal the magical imagery you continue to post.

Scott said...

Wow, what gorgeous chrystals! Great shots.

becky said...

Ice crystal perfection! Love your wintery photographs! We are supposed to have another storm on the way- I'm excited! :)

Jeri Landers said...

Tammie, your caption is the winner... Mavis Mudd liked it the best... she said it was most appropriate for a goat such as Naomi. Send me your mailing address and I will ship out the print, pronto. Jeri Landers

Barry said...

T-such beautiful crystals. Congratulations to Elena - a gift from one talented photographer to another - perfect balance really. Go well. B

flo said...

Wow, the perfect shot, winter, winter !!!

Ces said...

You are the best! Congratulations to the winner!!! She will be delighted as I am with your photographs. Truly outstanding and astounding.

rachel awes said...

these photos are amazing!
+ it does astound to see
all the colors that are
housed within white.
(color has got me/LOVE!)
xo

Ann said...

looks like you will have another cold winter.

Merry Christmas and a great holiday.

Cinner said...

Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. I will check out the link to the winner. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Tammie thanks for sharing your vision of the world, we are blessed to see it through your eyes. hugs.

ladyfi said...

Lovely pictures. And what a lucky winner!

get zapped said...

Beautiful! Blessings for you..

Sandy Carlson said...

Happy Winter! Beautiful breath of life, this blog!

earthenmagic said...

...beauty & warmth be with yoU always! ~ blessed be ~ tammie lee!...

Geraldine said...

Hi again Tammie,

Mr. Cheddar is looking for your vote! If you can, please stop by at:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=pu.160254954019204&type=1

and like/vote for the Chedster!

Cheers, Geraldine and Mr. Cheddar

Cobalt Violet said...

Finally getting back to visit everyone and I find all of these amazing posts! Beautiful photos Tammie!

Funny my 'capshaw' word is 'icemiff'

Happy Holidays!!

Cloudia said...

Lovely sparkles, Tammie!


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yeevon said...

Happy Winter Solstice to you too, Tammie :)
Trying to balance the time with the job, family and myself hence less blogging but nonetheless still working hard on getting new designs for the next season!

Many blessings and may you have a wonderful winter holiday and 2012 :)

All the best,
Yee Von <3

Purpletreebird said...

I love the closeup pictures of the crystals! Wishing you a magical christmas and new year Tammie!
Jess xx

Victoria said...

Gorgous magical post...beautiful images..pure poetry..and beautiful prose! Congrats to the winner..hooray!

HUgs sweet friend and wishing you a lovely holiday and magical new year ahead!
Hugs
V~

Walk in the Woods said...

Congratulations, Elena!

Winter blessings to you all!

otto björnik said...

As always, lovely photos that keep me coming back. Happy holidays Tammie!:D

joanne May said...

Beautiful glassy ice crystals. Always gorgeous photos and poetic words.
Happy Holidays, Tammie!
Stay warm and cosy this winter.

Hugs,
Jo.xx

Viola said...

I just want to say:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you! :)

Peace, love and light! :)

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Hi Tammy, I'm just stopping by today to wish you and yours a very very Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy

ros@dimaggio63 said...

We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas :)
Myriam

Carol said...

Dear Tammie ~ As always inspiring words and images! Wishing you a Merry Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely and joyous holiday. Hugs and Peace Carol

cyclopseven said...

Divinity all around, all the time. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Robert Nicolaescu said...

Beautiful blog!
I wish you a Happy New Year!

BlueShell said...

Here I am again.
Thank you for visiting!
Great pictures...wise words!
Thank you for that!
BShell

Diana Evans said...

holy smokes Tammie!!!! these photos are amazing!!!! you blow me away with these!!!!

ruma said...

Hello, TAMMIE LEE.

 I was given many crops from your glorious works.
 We are far distantly each other, but this human interchange has cultural significance.

 Thank you for your heartwarming message and many visit, in this year.
 I thank for your encouragement for Japan.

 Healthy and Happy new years for you and yours.

Close spring, ruma ❀

Q said...

Dear Tammie,
Once again you gift us with beauty and light. I think the ice is gorgeous....
Thank you for introducing me to Novica and Elena Nuez.
I shall be sharing with my friends.
Have a blessed New Years.
Looking forward to 2012 the Year of the Water dragon.
Sherry who loves Dragons

Hanne Bente said...

Hello.
Really nice pictures - incredible blog.
Wishing you a good day.
Hugs Hanne Bente
www.finus.dk

Torunn said...

Wonderful crystals, beautiful images. Such images I like to take. Greeting Torunn in Norway.

Redruby said...

love all your photos here...you seem to be a pro photographer..how i wish!

me and my blogs are following you now..

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Postcards from Wildwood said...

These are gorgeous Tammie. the light in the second photo is simply beautiful.

HÃ¥vard Flaatten said...

Wonderfull!!