For a brief moment, the sun reflected on the ice crystals in the sky which created a colorful spot in the clouds.
Colorful Cloud Spot
Picture of the Day for February 19, 2024
The ice is slowly breaking up as the warm winter temperatures continue most days. This side branch of the Amnicon River feeds the Snake Pit Falls farther downstream.
Frozen Amnicon
Picture of the Day for February 18, 2024
I am not sure if this squirrel is trying to sleep in on a Sunday morning or if it is praying for a nice meal.
Praying Squirrel
Picture of the Day for February 17, 2024
This snow layer on the edge of the beach shore sort of looks like a snow dragon creature breathing ice out towards the lake.
Ice Dragon
Picture of the Day for February 16, 2024
I have been on Lake Superior ice a few times, but I wouldn’t walk on this ice with open water like some people were doing. The water is rather chilly if I would break through the ice even if the water is not real deep by shore.
Ice By the Beach
Picture of the Day for February 15, 2024
This chickadee is probably appreciating the heated bird bath with the temperature staying below freezing all day.
Chickadee Getting a Drink
Picture of the Day for February 14, 2024
Although Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, the day now has a romantic theme between sweethearts. But there is also another type of love between dog and man.
Playful Dog
Picture of the Day for February 13, 2024
The melting snow caused a higher water level which make a pretty pattern on the beach sand as the runoff flowed around the driftwood.
Pretty Sand Pattern
Picture of the Day for February 12, 2024
This cat gets to sleep in on a Monday morning and I wish I had that option instead having to head to work.
Sleeping Cat
Picture of the Day for February 11, 2024
I imagine more of the ice has melted in the week since I visited Lost Creek Falls because the temperatures have still been unseasonable warm this winter.
Thawing Lost Creek Falls
