Fog and Snow
At long last we got a light dusting of snow yesterday—it has been a balmy, mild winter here in the far northeast corner of the US. Until yesterday afternoon (January 31st for heaven’s sake!) we could see bare ground in way too many places. Better today…. though I am mystified how it can be 95 percent humidity when it is 23 degrees F (below freezing for those of you on C. scale). But, that meant we woke up to this:
So this morning when I went out to do this,
I took the camera! Since the snow barely covers the ground and walking is easy, I went up behind the house and took this shot:
By this time last year we had about 18 inches, not two, of snow! But I love how sometimes crystals grow on the branches and dried grasses:
And I’m still obsessed with milkweed pods and Queen Anne’s lace… this shot could so easily be turned into a great graphic design for fabric:
I may have to go try this photo again…. it is a bit hard to see the ice crystals against the background of snow, but I love the crystals and how the dried flower pot makes a cup or nest of snow:
Here’s to hoping we get at least one good blizzard this winter. I love staying home, snug and warm, reading and (if the power doesn’t go out) quilting! Now, to get down to the studio. Nope, breakfast first, THEN studio!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Your seeing eye snaps more bits of beauty for our delectation! …And inspiration as well.
I remember February as the month for big storms in Maine — at least when I was a kid. Loved it when we got a big ice storm on top of a lot of snow. Sometimes the crust was so thick we could walk on it! Closed school of course and often knocked out the power so we used the kerosene lamp. We had an ice box, a cellar full of food and heated with wood so the electricity was all we lacked. Sound like the ‘good old days’? LOL!
February 1st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Love the snow and ice crystal pictures. It’s been too warm down here in the south to get pictures like these.
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:40 am
I love your photographs, Sarah. Hi Jacqui! I am afraid we never get any snow like that, except in the mountains, of course.
February 3rd, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I love your Winter photographs. I always think that winter shots have such mystery to them. I love the black and white of them.
I wish for one good snow storm too. My grandson wants to do some sledding and everytime they have a chance to come it is all melted again.