Dawn Ice

The wind ruffled the small patch of open water, while the rising sun cast its golden light over the whole pond.

Getting closer, you can see the texture of the ice.

A different part of the pond, and the light has changed completely.

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Ice

The weather has been cold enough that the pond is frozen over.

I love seeing the way the ice forms.

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Dawn at the Carp River

We had snow all day yesterday, and then the temperature dropped. 

It may look pretty, but it was censored cold!

Dawn at the Carp River

One thing about this time of year - 

I am up before the sun.

Some days there are clouds

to catch the early sun.

I love the way the trees are caught in silhouette 

against the delicate colours.

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Mist and Geese

Early in the morning, the geese are discussing their plans for the day, before taking off.

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Bur Cucumber

Last year, I could only find a couple of bur cucumber plants, and this year, the stuff is trying to take over the world...

The blossoms are so delicate,

and white, unless the setting sun gilds them.

 

Chamomile

The daisies are mostly finished for the year,

but now the chamomile is blooming.

This patch is beside the river.

 

Purple Loosestrife

A little further along our walk we crossed the rocks between the pond and the marsh, and admired the purple loosestrife, still with the low morning sunlight.

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Morning Sun, Dark Sky

Last week, I was walking in the early morning with the sun behind me and dark clouds coming in from the west.

That made for some dramatic skies. There was even a rainbow for a minute...

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Pond at Sunrise

I was standing beside the pond, admiring the golden light on the ice, and Jake walked into the photo.

 I'm not sure if he was admiring the light, or just wanting to get on with our walk.

 When I used the embossing feature, the houses across the road became more distinct than they are in the actual photos.

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Geese

 There were still geese earlier this week.

Some are coming in for a landing on the pond.

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NF Winged

The geese are keeping the water in the middle of the pond open, while the edges freeze.

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NF Waters

Standing on the bank of the river, looking down at the ice,

 gives a very different view from kneeling on the ice. Yes, it is cold, and it takes a long time for my jeans to dry...

 Other years, I have been able to capture the bubbles through the various depths of the ice, but not this year.

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