Woke up this morning to a surprise fluffy overnight snowfall. A small amount of snow as forecasted, but there was more on the ground and in the trees than I expected.
When I see these mornings I recall my years when I really enjoyed winter. I like winter these days, just not as cold or as long. Back in the day, give me winter for 11 months out of the year. Give me those nice walks on snow covers paths and streets. Snow gives me that 'crunch' with each step. Fluff, or not. The sound, the feel and the peace.
So this morning, after clearing off the driveway I took off for Richfield park. Home of the Richfield Eagle photos and the Richfield BMX track. I was the first one there for the day. Pulled up right behind the county truck that opened the park. I'm guessing he was late due to plowing other areas. I wasn't that early, but first is first.
And that reminded me of of being the first on the slopes. With a few inches of fresh snow. Nothing like it.
Back to the Park. Beautiful drive. In a way, a bit eerie as well. In places, there was no color. Just dark and light. Silver. Took me back many years.
The entrance to one side of the park crosses the Flint River. Yes, that Flint River. I saw this as I approached the bridge. My first real shot of color in the Park. What caught my eye was the white to greens and yellows and back to white. Beautiful.
After crossing the river, I started to walk around. Eventually I found my way to the bridge. I figured a shot upstream and one downstream and move along. Sometimes you just get lucky. I think best shot of the day.
I like the whites and darks - and the shot color. Awesome.
With the overcast sky and the trees covered with snow, looks like a river of silver.
It was good to get out for a few hours today. And a good photo.
Great shot of the guys in the canoes!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE THAT PICTURE!!! I'm jealous! I know what day that was. That was a gorgeous snowfall. Every branch, twig, weed, fence wire, and pine needle was coated with snow and diamonds! That same spot this fall I got a picture of a kayaker with a river of fall gold, only I was on the left of the suspension bridge down where the rocks are. The entry bridge picture is really nice too.
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