sunrise snow

pine tree needles

morning sentinels

frozen clothespins

drippy bough

rosy glow icicle



pink snow

tree line

we got our first snowfall of the season last night, one of those heavy snows that coats every tree and bush and fence post. it was treacherous driving home from work but once i slid back the driveway it was pure delight. the dogs ran and chased and buried their noses in the snow to follow the tracks of a rabbit hustling to get into its den for the night. when i checked on the chickens they were all snuggled together on their perches, heads tucked beneath wings, oblivious to the winter wonderland outside.

i set my alarm to go off early this morning hoping to take some great photos of the snow. as the rosy sun peeked up over the cornfield i was trudging thru the woods, nikon in hand, loving every glorious step and vision. now as i enjoy my coffee and warm up my toes i can hear the melting snow drip, drip, dripping onto the sidewalk outside. and, i feel happy, blessed and grateful that i was alone with nature for just a few minutes today.