Sunset

Marsh before Freeze-Up

Early in the morning, the water reflected the pink from the sky. The ducks were safe, till they started another day of their journey south.

Sea Holly

Poinsettia

Poinsettias come in so many colours now.

I find the displays in the stores beguiling.

Somehow, just having one at home is not nearly as impressive.

Poppy Seed Pods

I love the shape of the seed heads from the poppy plants.

I shook seeds all over the gardens, so I am sure there will be more next year.

Grass

I still don't know what sort of grass this might be,

but it is far easier to photograph against the snow than any other background.

Clover

Clover seeds with frost, on a foggy morning.

Skywatch Friday

Rose hips against a cloudy, predawn sky.

Cattails

The cattails are holding some

of the blowing snow.

Perfect Day for Snowballs

I tried removing some of the snowballs during our walk, but it was hopeless. The only thing I could think of, was to bathe Annie as soon as we got home, and melt the snowballs off of her. She and Jake were in need of a bath in any case.

Watery Wednesday

Today, we are going from a little bit of ice distorting the reflections

to nothing but ice, although there are still reflections.

Milkweed

There are still some seeds

clinging to the milkweed pods.

Even after the first snowfall.

Fog in Winter

Jake watches nervously

as Annie races on ahead

through the fog.

The light changes as the sun approaches the horizon.

But the only way to see the movement of the fog is to use the flash.

Queen Anne's Lace

Flowering Kale

At least there are still some colourful things

half hidden in the snow.

This patch of kale will be mush by spring,

but it is pretty now!