Day of Firsts

Yesterday was a Day of Firsts. Of course it was the first of December, but that means that it was also the first day of meteorological winter. And . . . we also were gifted with the first snowfall of the year. Thankfully, we did not get the huge dumping that parts of Ontario received, especially the part on the leeward side of Lake Huron. They were really digging out, and last I heard, they were expecting more today.

Toronto Star Headline

‘No movement at all’: Snowstorms in Muskoka cottage country strand motorists, drop more than a metre of snow

Our almost-daily walk took us to the corner park. I dug out my compact camera, which I pretty well haven't used since last winter. Generally, I use either the big camera or the iPhone, but sometimes, and especially in winter it seems, I gravitate to the in-between choice.

I got two Sue pics: one of her taking a picture for her project and one of her sitting on the snowy bench for me. Yes, I requested that she sit on the cold bench long enough for me to get a photo. I can use it for the Bench Monday theme on Flickr.

The first photo below is of the pond where Sue was in the first photo, above. The second looks across the river from about where Sue had been sitting on the bench.

Finally, I photographed one of the of the two little footbridges along the trail. I like that it appears to be under  an arbour of snow-covered trees although they were actually positioned before the bridge.

I'd say that December and winter began very nicely and on time this year. Snow certainly brightens up the landscape although one has to admit that much of November wasn't too very dull this year.