It was coming down hard for a while but later switched to freezing rain that beat down the snow and formed an ice layer over night.
The next morning it looked like snow until I got out and started crunching ice with each step.
I would still like a nice fluffy snow but this was better than nothing.
My St. Francis statue was adorned with an ice cap.
Some of the trees had a little bit of the white stuff.
I put out a few treats for the birds.
My stone frog wore icy garments for a while.
Some premature camellias wore icy hats.
The ivy went snap, crackle, pop when I walked through it.
The nandina berries looked pretty in their winter clothes.
On closer inspection you can see how the ice formed over the snow.
I bet the female cardinal's feet were cold.
By Sunday most of the ice and snow was melted and I caught an air ballet at the lake performed by the gulls.
I spotted a great blue heron high up in a pine tree.
snow always looks so magical to me. thanks for sharing them here. no snow where I am though it's freezing.
ReplyDeletehope you have a great day.
Snow! so many views of it and all lovely. (Could I just come and spend a couple of days to see what it's like?)
ReplyDeleteYou got some pretty shots of the snow!
ReplyDeleteThe snow pictures are awesome, I specially love the sculpture with snow!
ReplyDeletebrrr it's cold there!
Stay warm dear friend,
hugs
Léia
j'aime bien le deuxième cliché et aussi la statue
ReplyDeleteI tried photographing snow, too, during a recent and equally short snowfall and it was impossible. That is why I am so impressed with your first shot in this post. Also, such great commentary to go with the pictures … air ballet … snap, crackle, pop really stood out and brought this snowy cold moment to life!
ReplyDeleteThe snow and ice look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAmazing egret shot. Here's wishing you more lovely snow!
ReplyDeleteCarver!
ReplyDeleteYou and winter are the true artists.
Regards
Wonderful winter shots. That blue heron looks great.
ReplyDeleteCarver, pretty snowy scenes. I love the shot of the snow at night. And another favorite was the gulls in flight shot. Lovely images. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Carver!
ReplyDeleteLove the variety of it...
Have a nice week and warm greetings from Holland,
Anna
What wonderful, snowy captures for the day, Carver! Snow does indeed create a magical look!! Hope you have a lovely week! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI do love your snowy pictures. I know snow makes life difficult for people to get around, but I enjoy the snow and we haven't had any so far this year.
ReplyDeletemore snow, or first snow of the season? it looks pretty cold in there.
ReplyDeleteThe icy snow has a charm all of its own. Well captured.
ReplyDeleteWe only have a light dusting of snow. I enjoyed your icy tour. The bird captures are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wintry photography ~
ReplyDeleteCome to New England ~ Snowing now and tomorrow and wintry cold snap after ~
(A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Love these photos of your winter world! The berries and ice are absolutely stunning and adore the heron dreaming in his pine tree!
ReplyDeletei can still vividly remember the first time i experienced snow. we all stood in the middle of the street like kids--and i was with Americans---but we were in Texas.:p they were as fascinated as I was!
ReplyDeleteyour St. Francis statue looks cold.:p
Wow! Truly fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics! I love the contrast between the ice and the red berries.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful variety of winter shots. You have given us a little bit of everything. The frog is so cute with his icy coat. Beautiful bird and berry shots. genie
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