Freezing rain, followed by fluffy snow, followed by freezing rain created interest on patterns of snow and ice on the deck and trees.
In November when it gets cold
The temperatures seemed to drop overnight. The leaves are mostly on the ground. Then comes that first snowfall. I was at Houghton Lake when this all happened. And of course, I captured a few images of the lake in November, and a few of trees without leaves and leaves with snow.
“Sprinter” – When Spring is Overtaken by Winter
Spring is messed up in the Midwest this year. The plants thought Spring arrived a few weeks ago, but then Winter came back. So daffodils are bowing down from the cold, scilla are closing their petals in the cold, and muddy wet soil is frozen in places. This is not a good sign for spring flowers blooming in abundance!
My Mom and Grandma always said there had to be a snow on the yellow flowers before winter was over. I think we qualify today.
Bluebels To-Be under Snow
Blue Scilla Drooping in the Snow
Snow on the Yellow Flowers
Mini Daffodil with Snow
Tiny Swamp Oak Leaves
Snow Pattern on Grass
It Keeps Snowing!
There was another snowfall this afternoon. And this is a heavy snow, clinging to the branches and creating contrast with the bark.
Snow Clings to the Trees
Snow Clings to the Bark
Redbud Pods in the Snow
Snow Shadows
The shadows of trees and plants, the footprints of animals, all create drama on the snow. What is usually hidden by grass or dirt, comes alive with the whiteness of snow. It was a beautiful, blue-sky day and the shadows were amazing. Here are a few to share.
Snow Day!
About 6-8 inches of snow blanketed our neighborhood last night. Today was a beautiful day for a walk in the snow, with some playfulness along the way. The contrast of the white snow against the dark bark always draws me. These are just a few images I captured.
Birds in Snow
Snow Triangles
Salt Pattern
Not Shoveled
Pine Needles Weighted with Snow
Snow, Glorious Snow
Snow Drift
Wind meets Frozen Water at the Tree
Piled up Snow
Snow Plow Tracks
Curly Snow Pattern
River Snow Clumps
Liquid Water Meets Frozen Water on the River