Monday, November 21, 2011

Our World Tuesday: Winter approaches


We had a hard rain a few days ago and that night the temperature dropped below freezing. I think the way the rain on top of the leaves froze ended up looking like plastic wrap.
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It's a good thing I like leaves because my three large oak trees are dropping blankets of leaves.
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One day a female cardinal turned her beak up at me while I was photographing from a distance.
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The next day a male cardinal seemed to have a similar reaction to being photographed.
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The neighborhood cats seems to all gravitate to my overgrown garden.
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The transition from fall to winter is starting to be very obvious.
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The bare trees are beginning to out number the ones that still haven't released their leaves.
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One good thing about winter is there is more light at the end of the tunnel when there isn't dense shade from the leaves on the tree.
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17 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesNovember 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    How great to discover you actually have a light at the end of the tunnel, Carver! What a great shot and frame for the winter wonderland ahead in your world. Also love the expressions on the birds … perhaps they are wondering why the ground is a little tougher now on their lovely beaks! :)

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  2. IndraniNovember 21, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Each picture is Stunning!
    Great series!

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  3. LadyFiNovember 21, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Amazing shots. Those leaves are fabulous!

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love all of these pix Carver =-- funny the different reactions of the male and female cardinal to being photographed! That saran-wrap pictue is wonderful

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  5. Sylvia KNovember 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Always wonderful to discover that light at the end of the tunnel! Terrific captures of saying goodbye to summer, Carver! I do love all your captures today and the birds are wonderful!! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  6. AlNovember 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I love the leaves in those first two shots and the cute cardinals. In fact, I like all these photos!

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  7. EG CameraGirlNovember 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I love how you ended with light at the end of the tunnel.

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  8. RamblingWoods2.comNovember 21, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Yes we are..it is only 40 here today. Brrrrrr.....I love the look on the cardinals faces...lol

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Such pretty photography! The frozen rain does look like plastic wrap. I enjoyed my visit to your blog through Our World Tuesday.

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  10. eileeninmdNovember 21, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Lovely photos, the cardinals are pretty. I hope they stay safe from the cat. It is great now that the leaves are off the trees, it is easier to see the birds. Have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving.

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  11. Kathie BrownNovember 21, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    My oaks are dropping all their leaves as well. by the end of this week there will be none on the trees. I know the trees north of here are already bare. Funny that you have ice already. we have not had any yet! I agree, it does look like plastic wrap!

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  12. Gillian OlsonNovember 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Love all the photos. That first one looks just like plastic wrap, amazing.

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  13. ArijaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love your carpets of leaves, the delicate abstract painting the frost created, the cardinals and cats and the bare forests all make up a wonderful tapestry of the life around your.

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  14. JimNovember 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    A terrific collection of photos.

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  15. RajeshNovember 21, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful shots. Each one better than the other.

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  16. Cats of Wildcat WoodsNovember 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Great shots. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. rumaNovember 23, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Hello, Carver.

    　The graceful sense wraps your artworks.

    　Thank you World-wide love and, encouragement.

    The traditional kimono children, it is celebrated growth.

    vivid colored leaves, in lovely atmosphere.

    The prayer for all peace.
    I wish You all the best.

    Have a good day.
    Greetings.
    From Japan, ruma ❀

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