Big First Snow

Seated Drifts ? or Drifted Seats ?

Major Ice Storm

... So this time it was our turn for a "spectacular" weather event -- destructive and beautiful at the same time..   The trees took a beating.-- and we lost power for 4 days.  And now transitioned into the winter season -- but nature will heal, come springtime.

Lingering Fall Colors

Ornamental cherry tree by the springhouse typically holds out late for its show of color...

Hurricane Florence Outfall

Waiting for the Moon

The "mysterious light" is revealed...

Pond Ripple Recipe

Serenity by the pond...

A perfectly mirrored surface...

 Add a bit of agitation...

Ripples penetrate the reflections...

"Final Flourish" of the Spring Flowers

Morning Light

Kathleen takes a morning walk...

After the Evening Rain Shower

A late spring goes into "accelerated mode" and "greens-up" fast....

Spring Bounces Back

After a "last little snow" this morning, spring may finally be on track...

Big Spring-Snow Dump !!

This time the snow trajectory was aimed directly to us here on the Blue Ridge Plateau.  About 9 inches, but melting fast since the ground is already warm and the sun strong...

Short-lived Snowfall

Pleasant morning walk in a very benign "snowstorm"

Emergent Spring

In the woods...

Crocus in profusion...

Lingering snowdrops...

Silver maple in bloom...

Snow and Sun

...and when the sun comes out, put on the skis...

Snow Falling

Nice to have a landscape change...

Deep Freeze

Frozen Pond "Tile Pattern" 

Winter Hike

Stella climbs nearby Buffalo Mountain