One morning everything was coated with a thick layer of glistening frost.

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Frost was so thick one morning, the sun did not melt away the glistening coating until well into late morning; even the tree tops clung to the beauty of the thick frost.

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Frost was so thick one bitter cold morning, the sun did not melt away the glistening coating until well into late morning; even the tree tops clung to the beauty of the thick frost.

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Frost was so thick one morning, the sun did not melt away the glistening coating until well into late morning; even the tree tops clung to the beauty of the thick frost.

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The Blues

Tiny crystals of frost coat the branches of this tree as though it had been dipped in sugar water.

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These footprints reveal a trail taken by a desparate bird seeking food after the first snowfall

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This is the watermark photo resized for the book. Let me know if it is still not right.

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Not the Easter Bunny!?

Who's been here?

Footprints in the snow

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The Easter Bunny came early this year

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Mourning Dove and Cardinal weather a winter snowfall

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Snowflakes accumulate as the snowstorm progresses throughout the day

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Snow clinging to the tree limbs as more snow falls makes for a winter wonderland scene

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Snow clinging to the tree limbs as more snow falls makes for a winter wonderland scene

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This scene is so... WINTER! Where's the hot chocolate?

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Now that the leaves have stopped falling, the snow begins to fall...

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This limb is a reminder that soon another limb will be decorated with ornaments, lights and tinsel soon.

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The evergreen branches bow to the weight of freshly fallen snow

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Gathering snow on the ivy

Snowflake convention

How many snowflakes do you see?

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A few flaky visitors

A strange phenomenon occurred on morning. At the break of dawn, it began to snow. The air was still and the snowflakes fell unabated towards their final resting place. Immediately following the brief snowfall, an ice storm arrived. However, it too, like the snowfall was in calm and still air. The raindrops immediately froze when they landed on a surface. Pictured here is the phenomenon. The raindrops froze immediately encasing the snow in a layer of ice. The snowflakes were sealed in the ice and did not melt. The snowflake on the dark green ivy was quite visible. Its intricate lacy detail was evident and lasted for sometime before the ice melting and the snowflake disappeared. Many snowflakes preserved in the ice are now forever preserved as a photograph to be appreciated for many years to come.

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The emerging leaf

Snow covered leaves

A heavy layer of frost made for a fantasy atmosphere.

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Icicles melting on a warm winter day

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Hangin' in there

Thanksgiving

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Celebrating the Harvest