Saturday, February 16, 2008

Home Again

It wasn't a typical winter retreat for us — a lot of visiting and appointments and little snowshoeing and picture taking — but I do have a few photos to post in the next few days. First, let me say that the Internet was horrible, but I did manage to sort of keep up with you through Google Reader. I read from there and stayed away from clicking on individual blogs.

The first shot (below) was taken by Cuppa on the drive in last Saturday, but I'll claim the photo anyway since I specifically requested that she take this shot. I really like it: the snow, the old truck, the winding road, the dim lighting.

On the 620

Next day, we did go for a snowshoe walk. The sun was bright, and I took this shot of the fence shadows in the snow. Unfortunately, I overexposed, so it's not as good as it could have been.

The Fenceline

As we snowshoed along the old logging road, I stopped to take a few pictures. In this one, a snowy pine cone overhang the path.

Cone Overhang

Suddenly, clouds covered the bright sun, the wind actually began to howl, and the snow kicked up. I quickly snapped this one and rather like it too.

A Sudden Wind

Now that we've had our winter vacation, I'll begin to wish for spring. I know it's too early, and I try no to wish too hard until March, and even then it's too early. Oh well. See you soon with more photos.

10 comments:

JunieRose2005 said...

oh!


These are very beautiful winter pictures! I'll be looking for more! :)


Junie

ChrisB said...

Glad you had a good vacation. These are lovely winter scenes. I look forward to some more in the coming days.

Donna said...

Have you had a course in photography?? The one with the pinecone knocks my socks off!! Loved the all, but That one really is beautiful!!! Glad y'all had a wonderful time!

thailandchani said...

Those really are beautiful pictures! I kind of miss snow, but not enough to move back to a location *with* it. Your pictures allow me to visit without being cold, having to shovel or paying the utility bill. :)

Dale said...

Welcome home, AC. Welcome back!

Ginnie said...

You are stalwart folks, AC...to go further North to more ice and snow than you already have!!
The snow-covered pine cone picture is outstanding. I can appreciate the beauty but don't miss the cold.

mreddie said...

Great photos - the pine cone one looks like it should be on a Christmas card. We have only had a few flakes this year and none of it actually stuck on the ground. ec

Pam said...

I like this collection of photos, especially the close-up of a pine cone and the one with the red building.

Paul said...

I like all the photos. They create a pleasant mood.

Cathy said...

Ooohhh. Pretty! Love the shadow of the fence line.