January 29, 2011

Ninety Minutes More.

As we approach the end of the first month of the year, a hint of change can be perceived in my surroundings. Barely there, yet nevertheless palpable. The increase in daylight.

This past week, this difference was so very clearly felt as I watched the sun set behind a birch tree and no longer behind the hills in the south. After days of fog and rain, a beautiful colour adorned the evening skies, blood red and dark velvet blue, extending the evening light.

Our days have now gained almost exactly ninety minutes more - one hour in the evening and thirty minutes in the morning. Already this small increase lifts ours spirits and fills our hearts with expectations and promises of lighter times ahead.

Below a set of comparison images between December and January sunset - what a difference a month can make. All images are taken from my windows.




































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38 comments:

  1. Ines29 January 2011 at 10:26

    Good Morning, Sweet-

    yes- that´s what I like- more light- it´s so wonderful for the soul... I enjoy it, like you!

    The photos are wonderful- a great view!!!

    Enjoy your weekend- I always love it- sleeping longer- I hate it, to do things in time. I don´t wear a clock- it´s better to "feel" the time...

    Enjoy the light, my Love-

    Ines♥

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  2. Dan29 January 2011 at 11:06

    It must be amazing to see the days draw out so quickly, Zuzana! Spring is on the way!
    Dan
    -x-

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  3. Elizabeth29 January 2011 at 11:08

    That hour and a half makes such a huge difference and I'm so happy with that extra time.
    Today the sun is shining but it is freezing cold.
    Have a great weekend and keep warm.

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  4. S. Susan Deborah29 January 2011 at 12:29

    I liked bothe the pictures. I think I am so used to that tree now that when I fly through Denmark, I can spot that Zuzana's tree.

    Big hugs and a lovely wish for a calm and collected Sunday.

    Joy always,
    Susan

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  5. Brian Miller29 January 2011 at 12:44

    we are slowly coming out of the long darkness...soon enough new life will be bursting forth and we will be wrapped in the warmth of spring...cant wait...

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  6. Gal Friday29 January 2011 at 13:07

    There is SUCH a world of difference between December afternoons(dark and oppressive), and January afternoons(bright and optimistic). And then there is February..and March...and full blown spring before we know it. :-)

    Enjoy your weekend sunsets, Zuzana. :-)

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  7. Ash29 January 2011 at 13:58

    Gorgeous photos, as always!

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  8. Unknown29 January 2011 at 15:32

    Ahh Yes! More light! We are experiencing the same lift from the additional light each day here too even with over a foot of snow on the ground!
    Lovely images and thoughts.
    Thank you!
    Deb~

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  9. Rebecca29 January 2011 at 15:35

    This is so nice you posted this because I had *just* noticed the difference in how much lighter it was later in the day this week. Such beautiful photos!! We are almost there!!!!

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  10. Kath29 January 2011 at 15:42

    Yes, lighter here, but still a bitter North easterly wind. Definately breakfast-under-the-duvet mornings ;-)

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures29 January 2011 at 16:32

    A friend was just saying to me the the other day that when I was at her home earlier in the month, it was getting dark at 4:30 pm and now the sun starts to set after 5 pm. I've noticed the evening changes. But the mornings are still pitch black when we get up at 6 am for school. Makes it hard for anyone to get out of bed. I so agree with your post on positive thoughts and getting a feel for people. There are folks I used to hang out with but I've realized I've grown beyond what once was and don't have much in common with them anymore. I'd rather be around people who exude joy and positivty. Hope you are having a great day. Best wishes, Tammy

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  12. steviewren29 January 2011 at 16:35

    It seems like the sun sets very slowly there in Scandinavia. Am I correct in this perception?

    If I've thought it once, I've thought it many times...the color of your sky is beautiful. I think you have more depth of color there. You lived in the states. What do you think?

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  13. Anonymous29 January 2011 at 17:54

    What wonderful shots! The gradual return of the light is truly delightful! I can even hear more birds singing...

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  14. Regina 29 January 2011 at 18:43

    Wow how amazing and great view!
    I'm sure spring is coming soon.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  15. Auntie sezzzzzz...29 January 2011 at 19:16

    Oh Zuzana, I must tell my Dear Readers, to run right over here and read this post. I'm doing this, for those who are still bothered by S.A.D and the long-nesssssss of Jan. and Winter, etc. It should lift their spirits! Thank you.

    Hugs and ♥'s...
    'Cause Valentine Day is coming!

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  16. Colleen29 January 2011 at 20:32

    If those are the views from your windows, you live in an exceptionally beautiful place! Wow! It must be a balm to the spirit to look out on that every day! And I am so happy too to be having slightly longer days...

    Hope you are having a beautiful weekend Zuzana!

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  17. Donna29 January 2011 at 22:57

    Beautiful photos, Zuzana! I can tell our days are getting a wee bit longer.

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  18. SandyCarlson30 January 2011 at 00:45

    Ninety minutes is quite an increase in daylight. The changes from picture to picture fill me with hope!

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  19. SY30 January 2011 at 00:56

    yes...more sunlight. thanks for the reminder that things are looking up

    SY

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  20. Jill from Killeny Glen30 January 2011 at 01:40

    I love the shades of blue in those photos Zuzana.

    I too have noticed a bit more light over the last days...SO WELCOME! SO VERY WELCOME!

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  21. adrielleroyale30 January 2011 at 02:38

    Wow - gorgeous! I am LOVING the "extra" time in day light :)

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  22. Bhushavali30 January 2011 at 04:52

    Its so interesting to see this huge differences in sunlight in different times of the year!!! The difference is so subtle here!!!
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  23. Unknown30 January 2011 at 09:03

    After reading your post, Zuzana, I feel that there is most definitely a place for January to mark new beginnings and reflect on how to actualize them! xoxo! ;)

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  24. A Lady's Life30 January 2011 at 10:55

    I love the longer days and the sunsets when you can sit and watch as the sun slowly disappears into the horizon. What a sight for sore eyes, only to be followed by stars and a huge moon.

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  25. Foxglove30 January 2011 at 13:28

    Such a gorgeous view from your widow Zuzana, your photos are beautiful.

    The daylight makes such a difference. The sun in all its splendour and beauty. It's rising and setting in such spectacular ways are such delights of mine.

    Have a light filled week the welcoming of a beautiful month my friend. xxx

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  26. tony30 January 2011 at 13:42

    Yes, the light is growing stronger & more colourful.We can 'see the Wood from the trees' again!
    Have A fine Sunday Zuzana!

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  27. Crystal30 January 2011 at 14:35

    Lovely photos! :-)

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  28. Phivos Nicolaides30 January 2011 at 16:36

    Differences and diversity are of very interesting in our life...

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  29. Anonymous30 January 2011 at 17:39

    Wow...that is a difference! Your photos are so beautiful. It's always so good to be able to see that spring is approaching.
    Have a wonderful Sunday, Zuzana : )

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  30. Laura30 January 2011 at 19:38

    'tis a gift to be so keenly aware of the changes of light day by day. Beautiful photos Zuzana!

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  31. Hilary30 January 2011 at 20:02

    You're always tops at photo-documenting the changes around you. Living considerably south of you, I don't think our daylight has increased by such leaps and bounds as yours has. Our summer days won't be as blissfully long but I sure am looking forward to them nonetheless. And I'm enjoying your seasons as seen through your lens. Happy day, my dear friend?

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  32. Betsy Brock30 January 2011 at 23:35

    The increased daylight it the first thing I notice, too! We used to eat dinner and it would be night-time black outside! Now the sun is just beginning to set!

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  33. SandyCarlson31 January 2011 at 02:54

    Thank you for your comment on my Mardi Gras post.

    I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

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  34. Rajesh31 January 2011 at 04:55

    Beautiful,view of the sunset through the trees.

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  35. Anonymous31 January 2011 at 05:56

    I do miss longer nights - It doesn't matter whether it is the height of summer or middle of winter, the sun always sets here between 5.30 and 6.30pm.

    Your pictures are fab, as always :)

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  36. Claus31 January 2011 at 16:54

    Beautiful pictures!! They always take my breath away.
    Have a great week ahead!

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  37. Sukanya31 January 2011 at 18:03

    Lovely pics zuzana!! Absolutely true. There is so much difference a month can make!! And thanks for sharing you snow driving experience in my blog. Love reading your comments in my posts :)

    Cheers,
    Sukanya

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  38. Zuzana31 January 2011 at 18:17

    Ines, Dan, Elizabeth, Susan, Brian, Tina, Ash, Deborah, Rebecca, Kath, T, Stevie, ladyfi, Regina, Amelia, Coleen, Donna, Sandy, SY, Jill, adrielle, Bhushavali, Michael, Lady, Foxglove, tony, art2cee2 (welcome), Philip, Radka, LadyCat, Laura, Hilary, Betsy, Sandy , Rajesh, SDB, Claudia and Sukanya – thank you all for your lovely words and compliments on my photography. Glad some of you can relate to the increase in our daylight.;)

    This far up north the light surely changes fast and in 5 months we will have gained 11 hours of light total. In this respect, we are in the best part of the year – the sweet expectations of something beautiful.

    As always, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by – your visits mean the world to me.

    Xoxo
    Zuzana

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Welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate your words and thoughts and your visits and feedback mean a lot to me, even though I no longer find the time to respond to your comments - unfortunately.
However, be assured I read every single word and will let you know in one way or another, that I do.:))
xoxo
Zuzana