First SnowFirst Snow of the Season

The snow reminded me of the beauty and mystery of creation, of the essential joy that is life. — Orhan Pamuk

first snowWater in the marsh is still liquid while snow clings to grass and tree trunks

first snowYou can still see green leaves on some of the trees against the stark bare trunks frosted with snow.

first snowCoots swim in the lake and marsh. I wonder when they will fly south.

first snowSnow covers the sides of tree trunks while no ice has formed yet on Medicine Lake.

first snowSquirrel nest high in the tree makes me wonder how they survive our winters. The wind today already makes my face feel frozen on my short walk.

first snowSnow covered branches curve like sculptures against green leaves on smaller brush and trees.

There are as many pillows of illusion as flakes in a snow storm. We wake from one dream into another dream. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

first snowSnow covered grass bends and curves creating waves on the ground.

first snowCanada Geese find food through the shallow snow.

first snowA skiff of ice starts to form on the marsh as the afternoon sun reflects off the water.

The first fall of snow is not only an event, it’s a magical event. — J. B. Priestly

May you walk in beauty.

Photos are from a walk at French Regional Park today.


Marilyn

Photographer sharing beauty, grace & joy in photographs and blog posts. I live in the Twin Cites in Minnesota, the land of lakes, trees, and wonderful nature.

1 Comment

musicallysoundhotmailcom · November 19, 2016 at 11:01 pm

We are so lucky (in my opinion) to just get a touch of winter! I love the snow on the one side of the trees-Magical! Thanks 🙂

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