As white as snow

Sorry for another late post, I went into the Smokies this morning early to do some shooting before I started back into Knoxville and then home. I was in Cades Cove at sunrise and the temp was 12 degrees. As painful as the temps were they were more than made up for with beauty of the landscape. In the way out I stopped an one of my favorite stream spots, in Tremont. With a little snow cover the stream was beautiful from the one lane wooden bridge, on which I’ve stood so often over my shooting career.

The snow covered rocks were a reminder of how God’s forgiveness makes us as white as snow. When I think of all the mistakes I’ve made, things I’ve said and done that have displeased God I find it amazing that He could ever forgive me. Maybe that’s why they call it Amazing Grace.
As you start to prepare your heart for this Christmas Season, think back to what you were and what He has made you to be. If anything can get anyone into the Christmas spirit, that surely can.

the pilgrim

*Photo Note: Shot with a Nikon D700 and the Nikkor 17-35 AFS lens, Nikon polarizer, tripod ,and electronic cable release. F22 @ 1.5 seconds.