Sumac Trail
Sumac Trail

A week later, another snowfall but, this time, it was followed by a sunny day. Bonus: it was only -20 C. I explored a different trail through the suma (...)

Sumac Morn
Sumac Morn

The sun was just rising when I set out along the trail. It made the snow glow with inner light.

Sumac View
Sumac View

Emerging from the Sumac patch and looking back. This patch must be a good half acre in size. The rabbits love it in there, as do the Chickadees, and m (...)

Snow Twig
Snow Twig

Snow on a twig, lit internally by the morning sun.

Snow Arc
Snow Arc

Closer to the ground my eye was attracted by this snow arc and attendant shadow.

Snow Berries
Snow Berries

I was trying for a 3-D effect on these snow covered berries. The frost covered twig almost jumps out of the frame. Almost.

Abstract Shadows
Abstract Shadows

The Zen of Winter. Diagonal shadows, contrasting light & dark, a counter-leaning blade. Contemplation.

As The Crow Fluffs
As The Crow Fluffs

It was so quiet, this crow did not feel the need to flee at my silent approach. Notice the way it fluffed up its feathers to cover its feet. I've seen (...)

Powdered Nose
Powdered Nose

My buddy, Brownie, came over for a visit. He looked comical with that snow on his snoot.

Spring Abstract
Spring Abstract

One spot on Mud Lake never freezes unless we get an Anarctic deep freeze. It is at the head of the lake. The animals come here to drink and people lea (...)

A River Breathes
A River Breathes

The Ottawa River sighs just before it tumbles over the Deschenes Rapids.

Snow Scene
Snow Scene

A frosted winter wonderland.

Frost Abstract
Frost Abstract

A frosted patch. The rock is an important focal point. It's dark and absorbs the sun's heat. At night the rock releases its heat and the river's breat (...)

Twig Frost
Twig Frost

Frost, everywhere you look, on everything and each crystal developing in its own unique way. I love this stuff.

Snow Drama
Snow Drama

A well-used rodent path through the snow, an inattentive victim - DEATH FROM ABOVE!

River View
River View

What the goose saw.

Snow Goose
Snow Goose

Meanwhile, down by the river, this goose was calmly taking a break right at the end of the trail. It suffered my calm approach and allowed its portrai (...)

Crossroads
Crossroads

The ski trail opened up here and there. Here, I was struck by this snow-covered rock acting as a sign post for the local wildlife. This seemed to be a (...)

Ski Trail
Ski Trail

Turning away from the river I made my way past the filtration plant and the lower end of Mud Lake. I then took this cross-country ski trail for dwarfs (...)

Three Seeds
Three Seeds

I continued onward. I liked these seeds with their snow hat. Mind, everything in the woods had a snow hat that day. Chust loverly, I tell ya.

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