Tuesday, January 06, 2015

I See Ice

I usually don't post so many photos, and I also usually post with more comment, but I'm not sure what more I can add other than to say that it was icy and dang cold out. We kept the car pretty warm, so we didn't suffer from frostbite when all was said and done.

We begin with the remnants of last summers garden just outside the front door.


From there we did a short drive where I took photos of icy weeds and grasses.



Next, we drove to the former MacArthur Mill where I took most of my shots, or at least most of my shots that I more or less liked.





The icy twigs in the foreground look a bit like dancers to me.



We drove to the park where we like to ... er ... park ourselves on a fine summer day. On this day, I just squeezed a few shots before hurrying back to the vehicle.



This final shot was also taken near the park. Somebody owns a big, secluded house with a long drive. The drive that they actually use is out of the frame over to the left.


16 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

love the coated grasses! and the bokeh in the 2nd shot is beautiful! hoarfrost is gorgeous. :)

Melodee said...

So beautiful!

Shammickite said...

There's something very beautiful about the snow and ice on the trees, especially so when I am sitting in the warm in my cosy house when I look at the pictures.

Linda Kay said...

Brrrr, looks so cold. I do love the frost or ice on the tree limbs and plants. But I've seen it so heavy as to break those limbs right off. Keep warm!

Tabor said...

20 miles to the north got a couple of inches, but it never made it down this way...tomorrow is going to be COLD though!

ADRIAN said...

These are excellent. I wonder if I will see any cold weather.

Mara said...

We had snow, but only for two days, so I am glad you are posting such beautiful photos!

EG CameraGirl said...

Snow and ice are photogenic, for sure! It's good to get out for bit with your camera. Today might be a tad too chilly though.

Donna said...

Beautiful shots but it looks too cold!Hahaa
hughugs

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

You have a bit more snow than we have gotten to date, John. Looks like you & Sue had a great walk in the white.

Gail Dixon said...

Since we never see snow, this is a treat for me. I love the shot of the two frozen branches with the frozen bokeh. The 2nd to last shot of the park with a white carpet is sensational. Well done.

Mage said...

I really like the starkness of these.

Hilary said...

I see ice.. icy ice. I see icy ice. My brain is frozen.

Beautiful shots.. I'm glad you braved the cold to get them. We never got the freezing rain here and I probably would have wimped out anyway. ;)

Hena Tayeb said...

love the frozen weeds and grass..

Ginnie said...

I have one comment:
BRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!

Norma said...

As always, your photography skills are outstanding.