I had to turn away from the sun to get most of my pictures because of the extreme angle in the sky it sits at this time of year. Towards the sun are only dark pictures, and away from the sun are the most spectacular scenes of the year. This one above was taken from just around the bend from the parking lot.
You can see that despite the warmer above freezing weather we've been having the last few days the lake is still very frozen. The layer of snow is not as thick, but the ice is solid. Even though the trees are bare of any green this time of year, one beauty is replaced by another. This blue sky is very difficult to duplicate with my camera at this place in the summer. The light is just too intense then. Now it's perfect.
I left out many other photos, including very many forest shots. I simply wanted to show you these open skies today. This is almost as open as it gets for me, certainly at this park. There is one other park where the sky looks bigger. Maybe a similar day will take me to that place. I hope it will come soon.
I'll be back tomorrow with something completely different!
Gorgeous shots of the blue skies and white clouds, I could look at the sky all day and never be bored. My favorite is the first photo, it is stunning.
ReplyDeleteA blue sky always makes our world beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. This time of year when everything looks on the gray side it's so refreshing to see a blue sky. It always cheers me up.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how in the winter, when the leaves are gone, how much we appreciate a blue sky. And yes, the blue sky is so wonderful to see. The sun is out here today too and it has warmed up a little bit. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteRatty, they show that Spring is around the corner. These are fabulous shots and how wonderful to be in your park alone. I long for the day I can do that here. Weekdays are pretty quiet but there are always people. Awesome post
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day Ratty....now all we need are some leaves on the trees and some warmth in that beautiful sun...then I'll be happy!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! These are the days that keep us going back to the woods forever. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous royal blue of a sky like this in a winter scene of white snow....looks awesome,Ratty!
ReplyDeletenow, this is what I love, blue blue sky and snow :) now, I can relate so much :)
ReplyDeleteWow. What a vivid sky! Scenes like these make winter a little easier to endure. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, these are gorgeous! I love the clouds in the sky, the colors, the contrasts. And you got to experience this without any crowds - lucky you! And lucky us that you brought back photos to share.
ReplyDeleteSo very arty, so very pretty, so very nice, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOk, I hate winter, but those are stunning enough to change my mind :-)
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