The full moon is dropping in the western sky--morning sun rising in the east. Long days of rain give way to bright blue.
The chill of another night's frost is just lifting--the grasses in the field dusted white.
Little pond has glazed over again.
The rim cracks and crunches as I sneak closer to see--the faintest green peeking from beneath crystals. The dark water so cold, it stiffens my fingers.
I would give a thousand warm days under gray skies for just one day like this.
Come along in Red Canoe as she explores the quiet backwater of Ohio's State Parks and the scenic streams and rivers of the Midwest. Discover the beauty hidden beyond the water's edge, quietly waiting, past access points, often only inches deep!
Come browse my photography site, Nature Remains: nothing but a photograph, for full-page slide shows of my favorite images and opportunities to purchase them.
In Spring of 2008, I began the study of 2 vernal pools on my property as part of the Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership monitoring program.
My 2008 journal includes the first photos and findings, as I studied this fascinating wetland area just a few steps beyond my backdoor...
2009 photos and findings,
2010,... again!
Now, 4 years later, another season is just days away!
Travel beyond the Midwest has taken me to some beautiful places. Usually off the beaten track, these places are WILD!
Acadia National Park
New River Nature Festival
Olympic National Park
Pictured Rocks and the UP
Voyageurs National Park
(click on the text above each photo for a quick get-away)
A regularly appearing feature, "Have you seen..." takes a closer, more patient look at things usually not seen in a flattering light.
Take a look!
Each spring, as winter lessens its grip and days warm with the first fragrant breezes of a new season, we collect sap from our Sugar Maples and produce just enough syrup for ourselves for the coming year.
The progress of this year's backyard endeavor is illustrated here.
Summer 2008, the tiny jewel of the avian world, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, nested just feet from my front door. Pictures of her nest and the changing lives within are collected in this journal.
From life the size of a pea....
Cats that come to stay
(click on the text above each photo for stories in these collections)
12 comments:
The cracks and crunches probably sound as crisp as the air feels. My enjoyment of these sorts of sounds are always more keenly appreciated when they are the only sounds I hear.
You're so right. The world was still--except for my steps.
Stunning Photos and with the moon is bright like this . . . we always seem to get these cold temps! Great job Nina!
I can imagine the sound of still, quiet and the hearing only the sound you make...
Lovely post, Nina. Ice crystals are beautiful.
Wonderfully written post. I love that 1st photo...well they're all amazing, but that 1st one is just gorgeous.
I enjoyed your walk today. Lovely photos.
Nina,
I was taking a similar walk yesterday. I was thrilled with the beauty. I tried to get pixes. Yours are exquisite.
Both words and photos are so perfect, Nina. You feed my imagination so well. The pictures of the crystals take my breath away.
ooo... love that last picture especially much!
Simply Beautiful...
Beautiful ice patterns captured by you... I can imagine that walk in the silence, a dream!
Beautiful photos of the ice crystals.
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