Tag: Winter

Picture of the Day for February 13, 2014

During this long, extra cold winter, many people are taking vacations to some place warmer, but apparently my brain has already been frozen since I went further north to look at ice.

But mother nature can turn ice into something very spectacular, transforming sea caves on Lake Superior shores into magnificent ice caves. And when you add the glow of a setting sun, it made the long, chilly walk worth the effort.

Glowing Ice Cave

Glowing Ice Cave

Picture of the Day for January 29, 2014

The sunset was colorful again tonight as I watched it from the comforts of indoors and I was debating whether to brave the cold or not for a picture when my mom called and asked if I saw the sunset. I figured that meant I should get a picture but by the time I bundled up for the cold and hiked the distance to get past tree for a picture, the colorful sunset had vanished, leaving only a hint of the former display.

Winter Sunset

Winter Sunset

Picture of the Day for January 20, 2014

This winter is for the birds but I don’t think the birds like it any better than I do, not when it is below zero again. Birds, like the White-breasted Nuthatch, have been flocking to the bird feeder to get some high-energy food to help survive the cold temperatures. On cold, wintry days, most birds fluff up their feathers, creating air pockets, which help keep the birds warm. The more air spaces, the better the insulation. Some birds perch on one leg, drawing the other leg to the breast for warmth.

For the Birds

For the Birds