This seam of crystals divided the pond in two.
I am glad they are just ephemeral ice. No one will want to own them or steal them or mine them. They are just there for the passerby to enjoy.
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Yes…?
Enjoying the winter sun, watching for birds; Cynthia would rather I moved on and did not disturb her.
She really blended into her bleached grass surroundings until I zoomed in on her.
Below the Sparkling Ice…
As I looked at the sparkling, cold, and very solid ice, I speculated that all the frogs, turtles, and snakes must be safely hibernating for the winter. Then I looked down at the clear ice near the edge of the pond, and look who I saw!
He turned and swam off, but I snapped a shot. I am glad I had the camera set to record in camera RAW, because my other settings were still for bright light, like the last photo! I was fumbling with the settings while taking a couple more steps, and another turtle swam off before I had all my settings adjusted! Were they looking for access to the air? Should I have opened a hole in the ice for them? These were good-sized turtles, maybe 8 or 9 inches from the front of their shells to the backs, so they have already survived several winters with iced-over ponds. Surely they have some way of getting air?
And a Brilliant New Year!
When the sun started sparkling in the frost, I grabbed my camera and headed for the pond. This was the first time since Buttercup was shot last fall that I felt like taking photographs.
I topped the bank of the pond, and was greeted by this awesome sight!
Buttercup
Some of our favorite photos of Buttercup:
Still Hanging On
Sun highlighting an oak leaf, still hanging on in late February.
They sure cling tightly! - Winter 2012
This photo was taken Sunday, a calm, sunny, warm day. Monday the winds howled in, bringing cooler temperatures – and maybe stripping off some of these late oak leaves. I shall have to go back out and see.
Rosy Ruffles
Soft rains, balmy breeze, a little sunshine – weather can create a rosy outlook on life. Or for life 🙂
This little wild rose seems to be anticipating spring’s arrival, even dressing up a little, with a rosy tint to both the stem and the festive ruffled edges of the emerging leaves. It is still guarded by those curving thorns, though!
I am also enjoying the much needed rains, followed by warm, sunny weather. Actually, as soon as this posts, I will grab my camera and head back out the door. Woo hoo!
Just a Fuzzy Muzzle!
Still bedewed with water droplets from his frigid early morning drink, Blaze’s fuzzy little muzzle is silhouetted against the sunrise.
Refreshing! - Winter 2011
This adorable post: http://h2obyjoanna.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/41365-snowy-nose-of-a-shetlander/ – from h2o by Joanna, a fellow photography blogger, is what reminded me of my shot of Blaze.
Out of Season
How unseasonably warm has it been?
This little, brown, horned critter thinks it is still his season!
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