More of this coming our way!

I listen and watch and pray!  If it's going to snow again .....

... let it be as beautiful as a few weeks ago.

It's all about "painting" with white.

I really do love winter!

What is .... the rest of the story?

 I always want to know the rest of the story.  Where does this lead to, what's around the corner, who's on the trail, what did they discover ..... the unknown can be so exciting!

I

I love ....

... the unexpected!

Closer and closer and closer .....

George Eastman House, Rochester,  NY

At first, I'm struck by the bigger picture.  It's such a beautiful scene.

But then, something happens.

 

That darn zoom lens of mine stars twisting and turning ...

 

and, without fail, I'm up close and personal 

with the beautiful detail of a piece of the puzzle.

Once again, it's magical!

Nice work Mom!

I often wonder ... when my days are done, and I move on, what will  there be that might tell a bit of my "story". Will it be my pictures, art work, gardens? It something to ponder along the way.  Anyway, I have to share a gift from my Mom.  I remember her crocheting this piece, remember it draped on a drop leaf table (that I still have) .... I remember how quietly proud she was as she put away her crochet needle and yarn bag as the project was done.

It's a beautiful piece. I don't know how she did it with her arthritic hands; it must have been a labor of love. So, the love gets passed on and I look at it and think ... what an amazing woman! For those who  knew her, she's remembered for her soft voice, her wonderful listening ear, her smile, her love and that most wonderful laugh.

Thanks for such a wonderful remembrance Mom!

A thought .....

Do not go where the path may lead.

Go instead where there is no path ....

.. and, leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Another beautiful stand alone.

I find it just amazing!

How appropriate!

 What better spot to capture some beautiful shots than at the George Eastman House (Kodak)! Against the purity of the snow and the gracefulness of the trees, the strong architectural detail and color of the stone is an interesting contrast.

Each turn in the walkway revealed yet another opportunity for a great shot. Yup - to me ....it was happiness and excitement!

And, I certainly couldn't resist a picture of the tulip banner  standing out against the snow. As much as I wanted to go inside and shoot the tulips, nothing was tearing me away from what was happening outside.

 

Ahhh ... such magnificence! Tomorrow .... pictures from the yard. Just so, so appropriate.

Takes my breath away!

East Ave, Area - Rochester, NY

I have many pictures to share.

But, some must stand alone.

To combine with another,

would detract from their presence.

There are no words for this!

Friends of a different feather!

I have so many pictures from this picture perfect weekend that I was conflicted as to which ones to post first! Finally, after much deliberation, I have decided that these are the first out of the file.

I know these are similar pictures but just enough different that I couldn't eliminate any one.

So the story ...... driving down a fairly busy road, I caught these guys out the corner of my eye .... floating in the creek beside one of my most favorite houses in Penfield, NY. Car pulled off the road, I jump out to walk back to a fairly safe vantage point .... thinking ....these shots just have to be beautiful.  Hope you enjoy!

The end result ....

... of what those who don't like snow would say is  Mother Nature's Dandruff, is a beautiful pristine white blanket that's pretty amazing to look at.

 And, that amount of snow makes it hard for the birds to find food ... and so the feeder has been busy.

 Enjoy the meal guys!