varying seasons

February full Moon.s Eve.

2012-02-07T08:30:00.006-04:00

This moon photo was taken last night on February 6th, 2012. Its looks like a full moon but last night was the eve of the full February Moon which will be tonight , February 7th. 2012. The full February Moon has been given many names over the years. by North American Indian tribes nameddue to the weather characteristics of the season and the hardships they encountered during this time, Some of the names given to the February full moon have been: Full Snow Moon, the Hunger Moon, The Ice Moon, the wolf Moon, the Storm Moon. tonight will be the February Full Moon.

The moon Feb.3rd., 2012

2012-02-04T07:57:00.001-04:00

It is so round and beautiful!

2012-01-24T06:18:00.002-04:00

last quarter or fourth quarter moon of January 2011

2012-01-16T15:37:00.002-04:00

the last quarter of the January 2012 wolf or winter moon, taken this morning from my living room window.

leaf frozen to my driveway

2012-01-15T09:16:00.001-04:00

our old maple tree tall and textured upright and strong

2012-01-14T08:26:00.005-04:00

tall and textured, upright and strong standing in our yard

winter 2012

2012-01-12T06:31:00.007-04:00

The Mersereau stream

The merging ice has joined together for a final seasonal bonding.

We don't have snow but we do have white highways due to the salt residue left on the roadways.
Evidence of a lightfooted passerby with an acceptable weight so as not to break through the surface

Morning Wolf Moon

2012-01-11T07:42:00.004-04:00

Wow!!!! cropping, sharpening, darkening, I love photo shop!
The morning moon as seen from my back step. brrrr... Its cold out today!

Winter, January 2012

2012-01-08T07:31:00.003-04:00

I think this steam is saying, "I think I can, I think I can!" as it struggles to close the gap over this open flowing water water in this woodland stream.
good winter driving over and through thus covered bridge, just a few white sprinkles highlight the roadsides when this photo was taken.
there must have been a bumper crop of hay this summer past or there was no room left in the barn as I see a lot of rools of hay still left out in the fields this winter.

The winter scene this January.. love it!

2012-01-03T09:32:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, January 2nd, 2012: This is my kind of winter! I love it and do not miss the snow!
The dark sky let loose with a few rice sized pellets of hail just as we left a store and scurried to our car but had the icy scourge had no lasting effect; it just created a minor surprise for us. Following is a favourite quote of mine; "If winter comes can spring be far behind?" ( Percy Bysse Shelley)

A belated welcome to winter ;farewell autumn

2011-12-24T07:23:00.000-04:00

Needles of pine quilt a soft warm blanket using
hushed hues of faded browns and yawning yellows
as Autumn prepares its winter bed

Northern vagabonds of wind and snow
whistle a warning lullaby of winter's approach
and Autumn falls asleep upon a soft white pillow

As a white blanket covers the land

welcome winter

2011-12-23T13:44:00.000-04:00

Where is winter?

2011-12-09T08:19:00.002-04:00

Thankfully its not here yet! Yesterday afternoon, and no snow in sight. The day had started with rain, then the rain was mixed with snow, but there is no sign of it now!!!! I love a snowless season!

Raccoon Family On the move

2011-09-03T09:30:00.009-03:00

While out looking for a yard sale this morning, we came upona raccoon family crossing the road.
There were three young ones if we consider that the smaller ones were this year's babies. The adult was in the lead which I would guess was the mother raccoon.They hurried across the road in front of our vehicle and all made it safely to the other side. Upon checking the side of the road that they had crossed to we saw four raccoons there together. A family we assumed!
And the picture above shows a bit of sibling togetherness!.. so sweet and cuddly looking.

But they did not stay there as the adult raccoon urged them on and the four continued on for more adventures of the day.

Wildflower season

2011-05-02T20:34:00.003-03:00

What a lovely surprise today to dind Dog-toothed violets in bloom today. Its much earlier than usual when I find them. They are one of my favourite spring wildflowers.

First Grackle this spring! in Bird Alley

2011-03-17T18:05:00.004-03:00

Covered bridge in the winter.

2011-03-05T08:15:00.003-04:00

The roof over this covered bridge protects the wooden flooring of the bridge from winter snows and wet. The Smyth Covered Bridge crosses the South Oromocto River at Mill Settlement, near Hoyt in Sunbury County.

Frost covered trees January 29, 2011

2011-01-30T10:45:00.005-04:00

The trees were very beautiful in the sun yesterday as they were glistening in their white frost covered coating along highway # 105 in the Maugerville, Sheffield area.

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Shadows in my winter garden for Shadow Shot Sunday

2011-01-22T18:00:00.010-04:00

The fence running along our back property line was highlighted by shadows this morning.

After a heavy snowfall yesterday a bright sun this morning created many striking shadows in our garden area. Above the strong sun shining on out garden bridge highlighted the uprights on our bridge below its railings

Looking over our backyard from an upstairs window the blue shadow areas created a beautiful landscape of our open lawn area. Oh, How I long for summer and days spent gardening out doors. soon, "IF winter comes , can spring be far behind?" Percy B. Shelley

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