The Beauty of Winter

Beautiful work Sharon,it all looks equally nice covered in snow. Look forward to the completed album, Best wishes, Rod.

said chrisrod100 2003.01.16 at 10:32:44 PST

Sharon and Bob. I love the snow pictures, especially the birds. Have a great day. Dwight

said sammah 2003.01.17 at 05:21:48 PST

Sharon (& Bob), I'm sooooo glad you made it to the gardens even in the snow and with a blister. These shots are stunning! You are both fantastic photographers! Can't possibly list any favorites 'cause I have too many. I'm glad Bob doesn't make you carry ALL the camera equipment! LOL :-))) Thanks and well done! Have a great weekend. Jane

said peonierose 2003.01.17 at 15:55:56 PST

Sharon, Thank you so much for this album. It is awesome and you have again captured so well these beautiful gardens. I am very partial to reflection photos, and you have several which are great. Thanks so much for all the nice comments you have made in my albums. I am half done with redoing all my albums. The Glacier album was the last I fixed. My computer was set to dark and I didn't know it, plus I have a better scanner now. Still going to eventually get a digital camera. We haven't had any snow this year which is unusual so was nice to see someone got some. God Bless, Jane

said janeloughney 2003.01.17 at 17:24:44 PST

Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your photos. I've just started looking at them, and I can tell already that they will be among my top favorites ;-) Regards, Gail Miller www.nightingail.com

said nighting85 2003.01.18 at 03:02:20 PST

Hi Sharon, Another fantastic album with a combination of great shots from you and Bob. All these photo's are so very beautiful Sharon, the Birds are such beauties particularily the Robin with the berry in its mouth, and well worth Bob getting those he did a great job. They look so striking against the background of the Snown covered Holly Trees. All these photo's are my favourites and are superb with your very high standard of photography. You always take such super photo's. Sharon, you are so thoughtful and kind, what can I say, you have got me a wonderful photo of Sheep.I am over the moon and really appreciate your gesture. Thankyou so much. I love that photo, as you already know that the sheep are so special to me.Thanks once again. Have a great weekend.Thanks for sharing. Your friend. Elaine.

said photomad6 2003.01.18 at 12:15:02 PST

Hi Sharon! Another incredible album! I love your cardinal and robin photos. Your drum bridge pic is pretty enough to be your Christmas card for next year. I will have to go check out Duke Gardens in the snow and ice. Sue

said suefaulkner 2003.01.19 at 10:43:19 PST

Sharon,I love this album even more with the superb additions.It all looks so nice,Best wishes,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2003.01.19 at 14:56:25 PST

Sharon..what wonderful photos! I love the cardinal with the berry in his beak. Extraordinary to capture this twice. Cardinals are my favourite bird and we have two families of them near our house. The photos are all so beautiful, scenic. The statue of 'Victory of science over Ignorance' is now my desktop photo because you did a wonderful job taking the photo. It is beautiful. Barbara, Canada. If you have a moment, I have a couple of new things on my page. http://community.webshots.com/user/midnight_lace

said midnight_lace 2003.01.20 at 11:09:25 PST

Congratulations, Sharon, on another beautiful album. You have shown us the gardens in full bloom and in all colors -undeniably gorgeous. But here you have captured the beauty of wonderful snow scenes, when all the shrubs and flowers are resting and preparing for next season's bloom. How great to see both seasons! By the way, thanks for your comments on my album Sub-tropical Plants and Flowers - it seems your paths have crossed with ours - or vice-versa - in many beautiful places. Please drop us a line to our email address some day, so I don't have to burden the guest book with these asides. Thanks.

said francismi 2003.01.20 at 14:37:28 PST

Hi Sharon! Loved your album! The cardinal was beautiful! Thanks for your lovely comment on my album too! I did appreciate it! Bravo on your fine work! Donna

said sherwoodie2002 2003.01.20 at 16:22:55 PST

Ooh Sharon! Although I dislike the cold, I love the photographs of GOD's critters. You and Bob are terrific photographers! GOD BLESS, Betty

said faithbw 2003.01.22 at 15:06:44 PST

Sharon, I hope you didn't freeze taking these great pictures! I do love the birds in the holly best, but the whole album is great! Thanks for writing in my featured album! Jenny, in Alabama

said bossmare1 2003.01.23 at 17:09:55 PST

Thanks so much for your comment! I was really surprised they featured me it has been a year! It was a fun album. Love your pics here to. No 237 I downloaded to paint! Not sure if the no is right its the one standing by the tree and looking out to the lake. Great album here!

said gjoartist 2003.01.25 at 05:51:24 PST

I love all your Missouri Botanical Garden albums. You have captured all the seasons with such great composition and color. Thanks.

said gregsmom23 2003.01.26 at 21:07:06 PST

You have an incredable vision with these photographs you've taken. Someone ought to hire you as a F/T photographer as these photos are astoundingly professional!! Thanks for reminding me of such beauty.

said californialand 2003.01.27 at 16:51:49 PST

Bonjour Sharon,once again i'm impressed by the quality and the artistic angles from which you take your pictures,some of the most beautiful winter scenes i saw,my favorites are the ones of the japanese garden they are so ..."Zen&quot ;.Keep up your great work!Luc

said kligon 2003.01.28 at 15:52:17 PST

I love your Robin in a holly tree. What kind of zoom lens do you have? Wonderful photo! Thanks for your comments on my sky shots. I thought the cloud formations were really different at least for here. Maybe it is just winter in Alabama.

said ebonyrose 2003.01.28 at 16:35:57 PST

Hello sharon. I loved these wintersceneries of yours. Just beautiful. My favorite is the robin eating berries. Bye and greetings from The Netherlands. Diana.

said dianawiersma1 2003.01.29 at 05:44:57 PST

Another wonderful album. You have captured some beautiful sceneries, thanks for sharing them with all of us!

said blazeofglory02 2003.02.02 at 12:37:30 PST

Hi! Great pictures... but by the way, you've labeled an Oriole (like a "Baltimore&q uot; Oriole) as a Robin eating the holly berries.

said esirishgrl1 2003.02.03 at 08:30:53 PST

thanks for the beautiful photos, I downloaded several :)

said tom_tex 2003.02.06 at 20:46:52 PST

We just discovered this beautiful Winter album! We like the Japaneese garden with the reflections in the water! the squirrel, the cardinal and the robin in the holly: so cute! Nice snow picture with the moutons! Thank you, sharon!

said oertlif 2003.02.12 at 19:25:57 PST

Hi Sharon,This is a wonderful seasonal album which I really appreciate so much.As I have commented before Sharon,these are all great pics you and Bob have captured with your usual great photography and patience.Just taken another look at my sheep photo-great(Thanks again for your kindness). The other day I saw the first new born spring lambs,very cute.unfortunately I didn't have time to take photo's (previous appointment) but intend returning later.Thanks also for your lovely kind comments in CG 4 very much appreciated.Look forward to seeing your variety of snowdrops when they come through.Hope you are keeping warm and snug in the very cold and snowy weather you are having.We have just had two days of severe frost and sunshine but today is milder but overcast.I hope I find you both well and in good spirits. Have a lovely Sunday.Best wishes.Elaine.

said photomad6 2003.02.16 at 03:33:10 PST

Hi Sharon. Thank you for this beautiful album that proves that winter does not have to make the world harsh and uninviting, but can make it as colorful and enchanting as at any other time of the year. Thank you again. Take care, Erin

said bobsmom100 2003.02.17 at 11:31:36 PST

Hi again Sharon; Another beautiful album. Winter has it's own beauty and you have captured it very well. Your botanical garden has good bones to translate well into all seasons. Thanks for sharing. Marjie from Seattle.

said windflowers43 2003.02.22 at 06:55:03 PST

I can't get over how exquisite these photos are!!! You guys really did an outstanding job! :-))))))) I love every one of them. You can't be too "senior&quot ; and do all the things you do!!! We have a granddaughter too so you're still middle aged by my book! :-)))))))) I am soooo proud of you guys for playing in the snow. I don't suppose I could persuade you to put those photos in an album!LOL:-)))))))) We are having glorious weather! I think it was over 60 today. Supposed to get down to 25 tonight, typical for this time of year. I hope you guys are having warmer weather and lots of little buds are pushing their way up through the frozen soil.:-) Have a wonderful week! Jane

said peonierose 2003.02.24 at 19:31:15 PST

Bob & Sharon, did you know that Elaine is leaving webshots in two days and pulling all of her photos? :-(((( Jane

said peonierose 2003.02.26 at 16:42:31 PST

Thanks for the msg Sharon.I am trying to download all your pictures...the fact that I am at work doesn't help much either..I'll keep trying.:-) Jen

said jennifer027 2003.02.27 at 08:16:52 PST

I really enjoyed your photos! It was also a blessing to read your comments and your giving praise where it is due. God certainly is a creative artist! God bless!

said skittery129 2003.03.07 at 07:12:01 PST

I went to gardening and found your albums Titled Missouri Botanical Gardens. I am in St. Louis and also have been to the gardens, Zoo, Forest Park. But I have been there in between Summer,and Winter, so I have missed the beauty of the Garden. You have taken some beautiful photo's especially the Japanese garden reflecting in the water and the shots and the Cardinal and Robin eating the holly berry. You must have a good camera, and Sharon you are a great photographer, keep up the good job. I also love roses and have looked at the roses you have in your yard they also are beautiful. You have so many different types. I have had 22 albums but they are only showing 10, all others are locked out. I can't afford the $45.36 cost to upgrade on my Social Security. I hate to have them deleted, as this has been my hoppy for years. Now at 67 I enjoy it even more taking them of my Pom and family. I have more photos to upload but can't. Hopefully I will be able to. Thank you for sharing yours with me and God Bless you always. Shirley

said shirley293 2003.03.09 at 12:27:30 PST

I am a Grandmother of 15 & a great grandmother of 2,but I can't imagine that they can ever see as beautiful a world as through the eyes of a true creator of beauty! God has given you a gift that will make merry even the hardest heart...thank you,Weezie...ps, my husband is a professional photographer!

said overpeck 2003.06.17 at 12:50:51 PDT

I am a Grandmother of 15 & a great grandmother of 2,but I can't imagine that they can ever see as beautiful a world as through the eyes of a true creator of beauty! God has given you a gift that will make merry even the hardest heart...thank you,Weezie...ps, my husband is a professional photographer!

said overpeck 2003.06.17 at 12:50:51 PDT

I enjoy this album too you do a great job. Thank so for sharing...Patty

said pattypoo115 2003.06.29 at 17:22:32 PDT

Hi Sharon! Just looking at your snow pics! Gorgeous! Beautiful blue skies too!Well I was right about fall coming here! It was so cold last night. About in the 50s! it is a gorgeous place to live but we don't have much warm months! I hope some of my fall shots come out so I can show you the beauty of where i live! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2003.08.24 at 09:12:25 PDT

Hi Sharon, first of all thank you for visiting my album and leaving very kind comments. Secondly, your work is spectacular and I like very much your opening statement ... "photographers who love to share the scenery that God provided for all of us to enjoy" ...EXACTLY! I have the same feeling and approach to my photography. Taking pictures is like my daily prayers and sharing offered scenery with rest of us! Great and impressive work. Warm regards, Rafal

said komierowski900 2003.10.24 at 09:38:05 PDT

nice pics I miss the snow here in Florida so you help bring it back for me

said hazelgwarnken 2003.11.04 at 11:07:41 PST

Hi again Sharon! This is another one of your absolutely wonderful albums!!! You've such a great eye for the beauty!!! I love the way you took these outstanding photographs!!! The lightings are perfect!!! I love the macro shots as well as the details photographs and the wide angle shots!!! Really hard to choose the pick of the bunch!!! God bless you, Erik

said evpictures 2003.12.17 at 19:23:27 PST

Bonjour Sharon and Bob!Thank you so much for your visits and support in 2003.I wish you and your famliy a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful and healthy New Year my friends!Luc

said kligon 2003.12.20 at 15:56:10 PST

Hello Sharon, WOW! What a beautiful collections of photos. Your talent in photography never ceases to amaze us. Thank you and Bob for sharing your beautiful photos, albums and guestbook entries! Wishing you and your family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity during the Holiday Season and throughout the coming New Year. We will be looking forward to viewing more of your beautiful photos in 2004! Happy Holidays, Bill and Kay

said mountainmystery 2003.12.23 at 00:39:33 PST

Merry Christmas and a Happy New

said grit7 2003.12.23 at 13:56:24 PST

Hi Sharon, just wanted to say hello and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wonderful photos and I hope to see more in 04... Darrell

said worldwide1001 2003.12.23 at 15:24:19 PST

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SHARON!!! Thank you very much for your kind words!!! I'll be back soon!!! The Christmas celebration begins now!!! God bless you, Erik

said evpictures 2003.12.24 at 07:10:59 PST

Thank you very much for your visiting to my album on this year.I enjoyed your excellent photos. I hope that you and your family will have a Happy Holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kei from Japan

said cajun_kei 2003.12.24 at 10:53:57 PST

Hello Sharon and Bob, He had to stop by and view this awesome album again! We have a white Christmas and it is so beautiful outdoors. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy Holiday Hugs, Bill and Kay

said mountainmystery 2003.12.24 at 14:17:58 PST

Oh, Sharon! I'm so very sorry!!! How could I forget your birthday on December 23th!!! Please excuse me!!! I would like to nevertheless congratulate you!!! I wish you all the best to your birthday and for the next year!!! - Merry Christmas to you and Bob!!! God bless you, Erik

said evpictures 2003.12.24 at 17:31:23 PST

Sharon this is so pretty! WHAT???????? your birthday is Dec. 23rd!???? I see Erik's comment below! Happy Birthday my friend! Somebody needs to tell me these things ahead! LOL Donna:))))))))))))))))))

said bloominidiot100 2003.12.26 at 05:26:32 PST

HAPPY NEW YEAR SHARON AND BOB!!! How did you ever get that duck to pose at the top of the waterfall, the squirrel to pose in the holly and the robin to hold that berry in it's mouth????? You guys are AMAZING!!!! BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY!!! May all the very best of every blessing be yours in 2004!!!!! Hugs!!!! Jane

said peonierose 2003.12.31 at 15:54:50 PST

You have a way Sharon of capturing every season perfectly! Best of the best! That you are! It is freezing rain here! About a quarter inch by tomorrow! Then down below zero! Back to winter. it was in the 50's here! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2004.01.04 at 20:25:32 PST

Hi again Sharon, and thanks for the generous comments on my Stained glass album. I found your St Louis botanical album very beautiful ! I was surprised to see so much snow in St Louis : I thought it was a place with no snow at all ! Surprising and beautiful. Thanks for sharing these "south" winter scenes with us. Friendly, Chantal

said chantal_france 2004.01.08 at 15:07:04 PST

Sharon this is such a gorgeous album! I love looking at them! yes the web has been quite. I've been busy too. Think of yah everyday though! it's a freezin here! Below zero for this next week! Still hope to get some waterfall shots this weekend! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2004.01.08 at 17:13:53 PST

Hi Sharon!!!!!!!! Love the additions of flowers to this winter album! Winter is ok but it's cold here!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL 10 below!!!!!!!!!! Love how you combines your pics in this album! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2004.01.10 at 18:27:08 PST

What beautiful pictures, all of them. Your a great photographer and keep up the good work. And thank you for your comments on my album. Ps.the bear is my dog named "bear" for obvious reasons. LOL Vicki MI

said haneckow 2004.01.13 at 14:57:02 PST

O.K...you win!!! I don't think we'll ever get snow here in Simi Valley (So. California)!!! These pictures are GREAT!!! I especially love the cardinals, the robin and the squirrel! I'm usually drawn to the flowers, but the animals with the red berries and snow are too good to be true! I'd try to capture some winter shots, but it's 80 degrees here!!! Oh well... Lynn

said lynncb7 2004.01.13 at 18:26:52 PST

Its me going on a cruise tomorrow for a week! Thanks for your reply. Ginger

said oceanloves 2004.01.14 at 04:57:20 PST

Hi Sharon! No we are not missing many days yet! Believe it or not! Just delays for the cold! Other schools around us are but I guess they think we are not wimps!Oh it's early in the year yet. We'll have some! Love that red posie. It adds to the beauty of this wonderfula album my friend! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2004.01.17 at 12:25:28 PST

Bonjour Sharon,beautiful winter album in a great environmemt,thanks for the info about your cameras,you've got some great equipment...and a fantastic "eye" for beauty my friend.Always a pleasure to visit your albums!Luc

said kligon 2004.01.19 at 15:11:24 PST

Like that Robin I too am waiting for spring!!!!!!!!!!! Snow tonight! :) Again I say. Love this album! Donna:)

said sherwoodie2002 2004.01.21 at 13:40:08 PST

Eillalahh!!! Complimenti vivissimi.... You are two professionists in photography. Bellissimo l'album e ottime le foto. Non saprei quale scegliere...Grazie per averle sharate con preghiera di continuare così. Un caldo saluto dall'Italia (MONZA) by Gianfranco..Bye...

said raffalex101 2004.01.26 at 05:52:03 PST

Hello again, Sharon! I have 2 words for you..."Costco Travel!" It's cheaper than you think! (At least it was for us!!) Bye for now :-))) Lynn

said lynncb7 2004.02.02 at 19:13:05 PST

Hi Sharon. This a beautiful album. I like the "geese" one the lake. Our church is located in Bridgeton. (Trinity Free Will Baptist) I Haven't been to the Butterfly House lately. Irma and I were just talking the other night about going again. As far as playing in the snow, it's just not as much fun as it used to be, but I'll see what I can do. Stay warm. Dwight

said sammah 2004.02.04 at 18:41:15 PST

Hi Sharon, thanks for your kind comments on my "drama" album..the spider is still there changing to other flowers but it got really bigger...to may flies?? I saved your # 5 from this wonderful album, it is just like a fairy tale. Some day I will visit ST. Louis and this wonderful botanical garden..but of course I will not be able to match your master photography. Regards for you and husband,Kathy

said katifelkai 2004.02.04 at 23:47:02 PST

Beautiful, beautiful photos Sharon. Please write me at daisyp@mcdowell.main.nc.u s I would like to ask your opinion about a project I am working on. Thanks, Missy

said daisypearl2 2004.02.09 at 09:40:29 PST

Wow you're really cleaning up shop these days ! Just one feature after another! Ah sweet fame! Well deserved my friends! Donna

said bloominidiot100 2004.05.21 at 12:54:09 PDT

Sharon, I LOVE THIS ALBUM of the snow at the gardens. It is just great to see it at the top of the page standing out in the scenery and nature category. I looked at this one a long time ago and enjoyed it again. Thanks. Greetings from Washington.. Jane

said janeloughney 2004.05.30 at 07:31:27 PDT

I have been sitting here looking at all of the beautiful picture you have shared with us. They are the best ones i have seen on here. Please keep on taken them. We love to see all the beauty that is all around us that we would never ever see, if it weren't for these photo's. Thanks for shaing. Lynn

said cottencandy32935 2004.07.01 at 17:40:16 PDT

Hi Lynn!! Thanks for visiting my album and for the gracious comments. I'm so glad you're enjoying the photos. Sharon

said photoop23 2004.07.01 at 19:26:01 PDT

G'day there. Very much enjoying the winterscenery. We dont have the widespread snowfall and the pristine landscape that comes with it here in Australia. You have a great eye for the beautiful in a photo graph. I invite you to look at my albums sometime. Cheers. Pete

said bizman17 2004.08.22 at 00:44:19 PDT

Thank you for sharing your pictures, they are beautiful - I took 2 for my screen. cheerz. Lina - Kuala Lumpur

said roselina105 2004.09.22 at 00:20:27 PDT

Beautiful Pictures! I downloaded several...you are very talented. Julie, Los Angeles

said jayselz 2004.09.26 at 01:41:33 PDT

Congratulations!! Great albums some really good shots. Thanks for sharing,Bernard from New Zealand

said spraggbh 2004.11.10 at 20:45:13 PST

IT'S SIMPLY GREAT! Thanks for sharing your photos...you just fulfilled my heart's desire: to savor the beauty of the same scenery photographed at different seasons...they're soothing to the soul! Bing from the Philippines

said shalom213 2005.02.01 at 19:23:55 PST

Hi Sharon. You just keep on amazing me. I thought when I first visited one of your albums that it was the best album I'd seen but they(your albums) just keep on getting better. I've visited four or five so I still have a lot to go. I still have to visit the ones you recomended.Once again thanks for sharing with us all. Al.....

said shortshooter 2005.02.11 at 20:57:04 PST

this is a beautiful picture. i love it thanks. i miss mo. i live in another state now.

said jaclt2 2005.04.18 at 11:22:27 PDT

You took some awesome pictures. I enjoyed them very much. Thanks for sharing. I am so amazed the beauty that people see.

said catseyes121 2005.12.05 at 10:15:29 PST

These pictures are beautiful. Greetings Ana Marija

said manama115 2006.01.03 at 03:42:43 PST

You have done a great job. Your descriptions are great. Keep up the good work. Dick

said webshotfolly 2006.03.03 at 08:15:42 PST

Bob And Sharon, I love winter photos and this album really is awesome. The gardens are so wonderful and I still have not made it there. But I can see your photos which is the next best thing. God bless you both, Jane

said janeloughney 2006.03.04 at 08:04:08 PST

Very nice winter scenes; love the birds, too. BJ in Colorado

said bj_76 2006.03.05 at 14:44:20 PST

Absolutely spectacular photos. Great shooting capturing nature and the gardens. Missouri has beautiful botanical gardens. I will be sure to check back in on your other albums. Thanks for sharing. Barb in Florida, U.S.A.

said barbara2ann 2006.03.16 at 16:15:30 PST

JUST BUEATIFUL

said helenspa 2006.07.20 at 16:52:45 PDT

Wonderful winter album. I want to put my winter coat on to view these fantastic photographs.

said concrete2ton 2006.08.07 at 04:54:35 PDT

Oh how cold it is! My toes are cold just looking at the photographs. Great job! Burrrrrrr it's cold.

said concrete2ton 2006.08.29 at 04:16:55 PDT

Beautiful Pictures... Thank you!

said cassidyh 2007.01.01 at 20:35:29 PST

Beautiful album. I'll bet you had fun taking these pictures. Thank you for sharing. Judy

said judygif 2007.02.08 at 14:53:43 PST

This is a truly inspired album. So many beautiful photos in the winter setting. - Best regards, DeeAnne

said missdee101 11 months 17 days ago

Lovely album! Well done! Roberta, Malta

said robzdd 5 months 15 days ago