Yesterday I went for a walk and took a different path – one that I’ve never taken before. On the whole, our landscape is brown, muddy, snowy and at first glance, not too interesting.
But if you keep an eye out – there is wonder and beauty everywhere. Amongst a tangle of fallen trees I noticed that there was a lot of lichen on the branches. There are all kinds of lichens and I’ve decided not to try to explain what they are – it’s a bit complicated and I don’t want to give false info.
I will simply say that I thought these fluffy tufts were fascinating – and I’ll leave it at that!
On this same walk I spied the quintessential harbinger of spring – our robin:
Now this is all well and good. Spring seemed to be in the air.
Not so. Last night Environment Canada issued a winter? storm warning for our area (whaa?? I thought this was spring . . .) This morning I would say there is a foot of snow on the ground. Oh my goodness. I’m going to have to bore you with more snow photos . . .
Coloring Outside the Lines says
Beautiful shots of the robin- such a pretty bird. That first shot is fantastic!
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
I love these pictures!
We got dumped on too – a good 4-5 inches. Yuck. But the sun is shining today, and the robins are singing!
Jo
CameraCruise says
Beautiful shots, love all of them.
Have a wonderful day.
Mette
Deanna says
Oh no, not snow again. And just when you thought it was Spring. Lovely shots, and I certainly don’t mind seeing your snow images!!
Susan says
Wow, I bet that robin was surprised! Love the last shot!
The gate reminds me of all of the times I had to get off of my horse to open one of these. (I could open a metal gate from my horses back, but the wire ones were too unruly to trust.) It’s funny what pops into your head sometimes when you see a picture.
TexWisGirl says
oh my. one more winter blast.
love the robin on the fence photos!
Helene says
Great photos! And you can bet that robin was as surprised as you with the snow!
Heather says
Fantastic shots I love that first robin shot!
joo says
Robin is so pretty!
Evelyn S. says
Please, Spring…come soon! That lichen is wonderful…such a large clump of it, too. The robins were here a few weeks ago,but I haven’t seen many lately. The grosbeaks and goldfinches have taken over my three feeders and the space below.
ArtMuseDog and Carol says
Fantastic photography ~ weather has been ‘weird’ all over ~thanks, namaste, ^_^ linked w/This and That Thurs
Branson says
Your blog is quite lovely! The header is wonderful! And I love the photos in this post :)
Connie Smiley says
Barb, those are gorgeous! It would be great to see some snow photos– you could never bore us with your great shots!
Nadege, says
I think the seasons have shifted sideways.
Lovely shots of the robin and lichens
Angela Acosta says
I sooooooo love that second shot.
Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says
I love the last shot. All are great, but love the framing of the last. :)