• clouds,  landscape,  natural areas,  snow

    This Mocha Hits the Spot

    March 3, 2019

    My car dashboard said 2 degrees. There was not doubt in my mind it was accurate. Never the less I drove over to Rowland Moore Park to look for snow scenes and then find a local coffee shop. I am one who enjoys the beauty of a white wonderland, especially a fresh snowfall, but without the cold temperatures. This storm brought us at least 6 inches of snow here in Fort Collins and the cold temperatures. I understand some of the mountain areas were expecting up 30 inches. That’s good news for farmers and Phoenix and Las Vegas. Right now we have a blue sky trying to make it’s appearance which adds to the beauty. And, this mocha hits the spot!

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  • Plants,  snow,  trees,  winter scenes

    Good Morning….

    November 11, 2018

    Rowland Moore Park
    Rowland Moore Park

    … from a wintry looking Colorado. I was shocked when I awoke this morning. It was quiet, very quiet, always a sign  we may have snow. Then in the distance I could faintly hear a snowplow along Prospect Road. My understanding of the forecast was for snow to start this evening and into Monday morning. It arrived much earlier than expected. I drove by Rowland Moore Park to get a few images of the snow. Looks like we have about 2 inches, a dry and fluffy snow. Probably a different look than Cedric, who is running the air-conditioner or heading the beach. I also hear a cold and frosty time for those along the east coast. Enjoy your Sunday!

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  • Art,  Art/Design,  leaves,  Plants,  snow,  winter scenes

    Patterns of Leaves

    October 15, 2018

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    As I mentioned yesterday in my post we awoke to a wintry scene and cold temperatures. About 10:30 when it warmed up to 27 degrees I decided to take the camera for a walk. Wow! We still have leaves on trees but they are in the process of dropping. The past couple days has seemed like a constant scene of leaves drifting through the air. I love it! After the snowfall the leaves continued to fall as a part of their life cycle so the patterns and colors of the leaves on the fresh snow was to enticing not to take a few images. Each tree had it’s own colors and patterns to offer. Hope you enjoy!

     

     

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  • Cityscapes/Urban,  landscape,  snow,  trees,  winter scenes

    First Snowfall of 2018

    October 14, 2018

    First snow of 2018 - Rowland Moore Park
    First snow of 2018 – Rowland Moore Park

    A wintery good morning from Colorado. Yesterday Colorado State University had their homecoming football game with clear blue skies, bright sunshine and 61 degrees at kickoff. Clouds began to move in from the northwest and the temperature started dropping by the beginning of the fourth quarter. I noticed a few fans walking home from the game in shorts and t-shirts, paying the price of not layering.

    This morning at 6:30 we were at 23 degrees with 3-5 inches of snow, much needed moisture. Under the snow was a layer of ice from the rain we received before turning to snow. This is Colorado and one of the things I enjoy about living here. After my quiet prayer and meditation I made a visit to Rowland Moore Park for a few wintery scenes. This is one of them. Have a super Sunday!

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  • lake,  lifestyles,  mountains,  seasons,  snow,  winter scenes

    A Dedicated Fisherman

    October 10, 2018

    Fisherman at Apache Lake in Red Feather Lakes
    Fisherman at Apache Lake in Red Feather Lakes

    Light rain and drizzle started yesterday and we awoke to more of the same. About 8:300 this morning it began to be a mix of light snow and rain. I’m okay with the snow but not the cold. At 35 degrees this is not bad.

    I had to make a trip to Red Feather Lakes to help a friend. We were not sure what the weather would be like up there as it is 2,000 feet higher but it was not bad. They had maybe 2 inches of snow. After we unloaded the car we took a walk along the dam at Apache Lake in the snowfall. We found this dedicated fisherman, in waders and knee deep in the water, oblivious to the snow. I have a feeling he was rather content because he was dressed for the weather and enjoying the beautiful scenery. 

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  • quotes,  snow,  trees

    February 25, 2018

    Snow Covered Trees
    Snow Covered Trees

    “When you criticize someone, see if you are doing it out of envy. Your criticism reveals more about yourself than you realize.” Haemin Sunim

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  • architecture,  bicycles,  Cityscapes/Urban,  lifestyles,  snow,  sunrises,  winter scenes

    It’s Cold This Morning

    February 20, 2018
    Bicyclists on Campus
    Bicyclists on Campus

    We are cold this morning, -6 at 6:49 am. The sun is shining and we have clear blue skies. I took this image of the bicyclists at about 7:30 as I walked into the Lory Student Center on campus. I find it amazing the courage they have to ride in the cold, snow and icy conditions. Not me! Young people in Colorado don’t seem to mind the cold but I do. That, or I’m a bit wiser. 🙂

    Art from tire tracks in my parking lot
    Art from tire tracks in my parking lot

    “I didn’t go to kindergarten, so I missed ‘show and tell’ when I was young. I’m making up for it now! I look for essence of the subject and try to show it in a different way, whether it’s Antarctica or a monarch butterfly…” – George Lepp

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