More light snow flurries prevented seeing blue skies today and the flakes that fell means I get to shovel snow in the morning again.
Falling Flakes
Picture of the Day for February 17, 2021
The clouds prevented the day from feeling like it was above zero and the snow was another unwelcomed event. Instead of white snowflakes, I wouldn’t mind white dandelion seeds flying through the air as that would mean warmer conditions.
Dandelion Pappus
Picture of the Day for February 16, 2021
The chickadees sounded a bit more cheerful today once the temperature finally made it above zero, but they weren’t too happy when I interrupted their seed feeder time.
Cheerful Chickadee
Picture of the Day for February 15, 2021
Red may be one of the common colors for barns, but during this last cold week the cows probably didn’t care what the barn color was as much as whether it was warm inside. The red color looks good against the white snow, but to me the red looks even better when the fields are green.
Red by White
Picture of the Day for February 14, 2021
On a very cold winter day, where you can use a banana to hammer in a nail, you probably want to send your sweetheart some chocolates instead of flowers for St. Valentine’s Day. Flowers might freeze solid by the time the delivery man gets them to the door, but then you have to let your candy thaw out too before eating so you don’t break a tooth.
Very Cold Snow Heart
Picture of the Day for February 13, 2021
I’m not sure I would be quite so dedicated to get down on the ice for a photo as I might have in the past, especially this weekend with possible -45 wind chills. I might wait until it gets above zero before wandering around the ice formations.
Cold Photography
Picture of the Day for February 12, 2021
The ferries between Bayfield and Madeline Island stopped running last week and until the ice is thick enough to drive on, the transportation across Lake Superior is provided by wind sleds. Wind sleds are powered by two big fans to propel across the ice. This 24 seat wind sled, Ice Angel IV, carries supplies and people back and forth from the island. At least there is some wind protection but I imagine it is a cold two mile ride in the sub-zero temperatures.
Ice Angel IV
Picture of the Day for February 11, 2021
Seven years ago, it was sub-zero day like today when I visited the ice caves on Lake Superior. And since it was so cold outside, it was actually warmer inside an ice cave and my camera lens would fog up each time I ventured into one. I also needed the hand warmer packets to keep my camera batteries working.
Cold Ice Cave Visit
Picture of the Day for February 10, 2021
The feathery frost on the window is another reminder how cold it is outside. The pretty patterns may last for a while if the forecast doesn’t show an above freezing temperature in the next two weeks.
Feathery Window Frost
Picture of the Day for February 9, 2021
Another cold winter day is probably helping to form ice on Lake Superior, although since there was open water last week is this area, the ice caves are closed. There are other areas were the ice is thick enough that you can walk on Lake Superior to view the ice formations. Since some of the hikes to view the ice caves involve a four mile or longer walk, one might appreciate some hot chocolate after hours in the frigid air like these two people (the two little spots in the lower left corner of the photo).
Frigid Ice Walk
