Having grown up in Tennessee, snow was infrequent and a holiday if it was six inches or more. Snow is much more common in Iowa, but still has a magical appeal to me as it covers the drab browns of fall and floats through the air like the freshness of white linens on a clothesline. Unlike the noise of rain, this precipitation brings a reverent silence.
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 (ESV)
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Rural Iowa Pastor 
I love standing in the snow – it is so quiet, but those “wet” snows ….you can hear the soft “plop” of big flakes..
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I enjoy that, too, Meg. Thanks for commenting!
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I have never thought of snowing as bringing a ‘reverent silence’, but you’re right. I shall enjoy it all the more the next time it happens. Thank you.
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Thank you, Vanessa! Scientifically, there is an absorption of sound waves in freshly fallen snow, but I prefer to see it as something holy as perhaps the Author of creation intended.
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I wholeheartedly agree with your preference, particularly as Psalm 46:10 is one I’m often prompted to remember 🙂
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I went to grad school in Iowa and snow was definitely an integral part of life there. 🙂 This picture captures the magic of winter so beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for your comment. Iowa has some unique beauty of its own…it’s not all corn fields. I enjoyed checking out you blog. It looks like you are clicking some beautiful sights in the Northeast now. Thanks for stopping by.
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beautiful photo!
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Thanks for coming by and leaving the kind words.
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Beautiful imagery in photo and words!
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I appreciate it, Rene. We’ve not seen measurable snow this season. How about you?
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Snow magiccally transforms the landscape both visually and audibly, great image.
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Thanks, Jim. It was a pristine catch early on a Sunday morning before many people were even out and about. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!
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