Snow and Ice Wonderland
Once again we got hit pretty hard (not nearly as hard as others) with a Snow and Ice storm. It started off on Friday with just rain, through the day turned into ice and by Friday late afternoon, snow. We ended up getting about 4 inches of just snow, and then some ice under it. This morning was the first day that the sun came back to visit since the storm, and oh my, it lit up the landscape, dazzling, sparkling, I think, just to show off! Even though the temperatures were below 10 degrees this morning, you know I couldn’t resist putting on the thermals and everything else that goes with them and heading out into this enchanting wonderland.
I took over 100 photos of which here are 18 of my favorites.
My Backyard - Can you tell which way the wind was blowing the snow?
I have several photos of ice crystals on various objects. I think because everything was first so wet, then the wind blew and formed these gorgeous feathery miracles.
Ice crystals on dried up wildflowers from fall.
Lots of chipmunks are hibernating in this brush.
The sun made everything come alive with dazzle.
Again, wildflowers (I believe Asters) from fall, donned with sparkle.
Another photo showing the sparkling ice in the sun.
Can you tell I loved taking photos of how the ice crystals formed on the dried up wildflowers?! Just stunning.
This, I think, is my favorite...ice crystals on a Queen Anne's Lace wildflower. Looked like a magic wand.
Ice on a fox tail weed (at least that's what we call them)
Again, another magic wand.
The creek was flowing gently in some places.
And frozen in spectacular ice patterns in other places.
Another tree photo showing how the snow and ice is clinging to one side.
I hated leaving my footprints in this perfect landscape.
One last ice crystal on wildflower photo!
Whenever I’m talking about observing the details in nature in the winter time to help gain appreciation for all the seasons, this is exactly what I mean! I came back inside feeling in awe of our Creator God and His masterful display in nature, even in the midst of frigid cold winter.
Beautiful! I liked the ice crystal pictures, too. I always regret leaving my tracks in it also. So glad you were able to get out there and enjoy God’s handiwork
! We’re expecting more snow tomorrow (Monday).
Blessings, Julie
Thanks for going out in the cold weather and taking these wonderful pictures. I love looking at the beauty God leaves for us with each day.
Oh, those are such beautiful photos!!! I see why you took so many. I bet you had a wonderful time walking around and taking photos.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I just love the ones of the wildflowers covered in ice! You got more ice than we did. We had wet, heavy, sticky snow. I was amazed at how it stuck to the sides of the trees and to the branches. Very pretty when you have no place to go!
Jenn
Absolutely stunning pictures, showing the awesome works of our Father’s hands!!!
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