Nature as art
I hadn’t gotten my camera out for twelve days.
No pictures for almost two weeks. That hadn’t happened since before I had children. You know, like, the 1900s.
So, my apologies for throwing off the Earth’s orbit/groove with my very un-Sid-like behavior.
I can’t really consider this returning with a vengeance, yet I’ll throw these out there. This is the lilac at the corner of our front porch and what I think are some remarkable formations made possible by Michigan’s February. Zooming in is encouraged.
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Keep warm, everyone.
Stunning!
March 9, 2013 at 7:20 am
Another result of this cold is that when our Milton gets out of the house we don’t have to chase him to get him back in. His paws hit the ice and snow and he races back to the door himself!
March 10, 2013 at 7:40 pm
Ah, handy!
Hahaha
March 11, 2013 at 7:20 am
Nice!
March 9, 2013 at 11:40 am
Thanks. This was one of those ideas that are better in conception, but it was just nice to get back out with my camera.
March 10, 2013 at 7:41 pm
Fabulous ice sculptures.
March 11, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Aren’t they, Liz? You must see some of this in winter, right? I mean, you’re at least as far south as I am north… I think?
March 21, 2013 at 9:14 am
Would have to go inland and up – into the mountains with some altitude to find ice sculptures. Guess it’s the maritime influence here on the peninsula which keeps things temperate. Although i think Lansing is a higher latitude? We’re 34*S.
March 23, 2013 at 8:33 am
Jack Frost enthusiastically at work.
Unbelievable how those trees do survive. I admire that of trees.
March 12, 2013 at 4:09 am
I know what you mean, Paula. What plants live through is often remarkable.
March 21, 2013 at 9:15 am
Sid, these are very beautiful. Glad you brought your camera out of its short hibernation. Wishing you warmth, as well.
March 12, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Thank you, Kathy! I’ve heard the recent forecasts for the UP, so I’m wishing the warmth right back at you.
March 21, 2013 at 9:15 am
Getting out with the camera is always exciting and yet soothing to me. Ice is a lot of fun to work with! Nice photos, Sid!
March 13, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Totally agree, Lori. My coworker Katie tells me to just take a walk round the nature center and not worry about photos, but if I don’t have my camera on my walks I don’t feel right.
And then sometimes she just tells me take a walk.
March 21, 2013 at 9:17 am
Oh my gosh! Looks sooooo cold! HAHA! That’s crazy
March 14, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Heh. It’s another world, Amanda – and it’s not all bad.
March 21, 2013 at 9:18 am
I’d love to see it someday
March 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Beautiful! I love the random art patterns that nature creates! Ice is beautiful to capture, but by now we’re all ready for Spring, huh??
March 18, 2013 at 12:59 pm
I’ll admit it. I’m ready. Still, nature really is the best artist, regardless of the weather.
March 21, 2013 at 9:19 am
WOW! stunning captures! it reminded me of that mosquito that was trapped in amber from the movie “Jurassic park’!
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March 23, 2013 at 7:45 am