Twas the 6th day of December and not a twig, branch, leaf, blade of grass, etc., etc. (you get the picture) was left untouched by frost. Wait ~ December 6th?? Isn't it still officially fall? No one would believe that in my neck of the woods.
The tree line across the street from my house screams "winter:"
Notice the snow covered ground too?? Sure looks like Winter to me.
It settled in on October 26th (the date of our first snowstorm) and refuses to give Fall it's rightful time back!
Blog readers prepare yourselves for a looonnngg stretch of the "winter blues" compliments of yours truly.
When winter bullies in after only one month of Fall it doesn't take a calculator to figure that's FIVE months of gnarly white cold versus the three dedicated on the calendar.
Totally disproportionate, don't you think?
This gardener would prefer if the months were skewed the opposite way!
Maybe Spring will figure out a way to chip off some time on that end?
You know that's what this girl's hoping for....
Hi Kathleen, It is a winter wonderland there, if your pictures are any indication! What lovely shots! Snow is beautiful if you don't have to drive anywhere in it. Last night we had our first dusting of snow which quickly melted. I am hoping for a white Christmas despite our mild weather.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 06, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Oh, I like your idea of chipping off winter time at the end (early spring)! Although I can't complain--our autumn here was the best I remember (next year it will probably swing the other way). But now the winter blues set in. Everything is gray here--I'd prefer your crystal clear snow-covered view. Beautiful shots!
Posted by: PlantPostings | December 06, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Kathleen, it could be cold, but it is so wonderful! Everything is green here.
Stay warm and enjoy this beauty! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Tatyana | December 07, 2011 at 08:12 AM
I feel for you regarding the cold temperatures, but it sure looks a picture-perfect winter wonderland! Myself I'd like to have 2 weeks of hot and two weeks of cold and that's it.
Posted by: sweetbay | December 08, 2011 at 11:19 AM
You may lament about winter but your photos show the beauty of the season. Each photo is prettier than the last.
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | December 09, 2011 at 07:31 AM
So many beautiful photos Kathleen - you make winter look very appealing! I love the light and composition in the image of the ice crystals encasing the yellow leaves.
Posted by: Kala | December 09, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Kathleen, Christmas card perfect! How scrumptious a view. Ours is brown! xxoogail
Posted by: Gail | December 11, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Really Beautiful Photos, Kathleen! I agree with Gail, perfect Christmas card material!!! Happy December! SG
Posted by: shady gardener | December 11, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Amen, sister! I was actually laughing out loud when I read, "prepare yourself for a long stretch of winter blues." ME TOO! We can commiserate, okay?
Yet, if it's any consolation, your photos are absolutely outstanding! It's funny, last week I was asked by a coworker to find and purchase some holiday cards. They needed to be generic so as to include all faiths. The one I settled on [there wasn't a lot of selection] had a drawing almost identical to your last photo--the pine and cone sprinkled with snow. I'm thinking you should market these photos for cards. They're that good. Seriously. This might help stave off the blues for a few minutes. :)
Posted by: Grace | December 12, 2011 at 01:47 PM