Sunrise

Now that the snow has stopped falling and you have shoveled out the driveway, don't put the camera away.
Early morning and late afternoon offers great light for photographs. It gives you a chance to snap an image that might make a good Christmas gift showing Carroll County with it winter suit on.
After taking the dog for a walk early Tuesday morning I saw the light in the eastern sky. I went back in the house and said to Shirley "I think I am going to drive down to Liberty Lake."
So away we went. Traffic was light in Eldersburg, so we made good time. I usually like to go the back way, but not knowing the road conditions we traveled on Liberty Road.
We arrived before the sun rose, which was perfect. I was familiar with the area as I have shot there before. By before, I mean when it was warm and green. It helps to know the area, then you do not spend too much time looking for the right angle.
Yea, I know it's cold out, but when you get a good image you feel warmer and having a woman like Shirley along, warms your heart. You will have to find your own partner, as she is mine.
So keep that camera handy.

Even More Snow

The morning after a snowfall to me is one of nature's master pieces. I like the quiet, the early morning light and the look of the freshly fallen snow. We measured over 20 inches in the yard.

I love walking around first thing in the morning in the winter wonderland. Yes, I know it is the day before winter, but it is beautiful outside. Every where you look it looks like a calendar or postcard.

It looks like we will spend the day trying to get the car uncovered. The dog likes to play in the snow, but the cat has a completely different opinion, but don't they always.

Enjoy natures beauty and be safe digging out the white stuff. It looks like a white Christmas
in Eldersburg, some thing we sing about, but don't get to see often.

More Snow

Shirley and I got a surprise as the grand kids and their parents stopped by. They said the roads were bad.

The kids were sledding down the driveway. They hadn't seen a big snow storm, so they were enjoying the white stuff that is blanketing Carroll County and the mid-Atlantic area. While adults whine about the snow, the young people are happy to play in the snow. As you can see by their faces they had a good time.

We got more help with the driveway as another neighbor, Austin ran his snow blower down the driveway. We really appreciate the help from our neighbors.

We also fed the birds and it didn't take long for them to find the feeders refilled. I guess one of the positive side of the snow is we haven't seen any squirrels trying to get in the feeders.

The Big One

It looks really pretty looking out the window. It's so quiet to be out walking through the snow.

I used to have to clean a sat dish and put out a newspaper short-handed. Not this time. It's nice to be relaxed and watching the flakes fall with Shirley and a hot cup of tea.

I have been outside for about 90 minutes. First I tried to fire up the snow blower, but some mice have chewed on the wires and that was a no go. Luckily a neighbor cleaned out the driveway. Thanks to Mark for taking the time to help out.

I took my Nikon and walked around the the neighborhood in Eldersburg and was able to document the storm. I took the dog this morning and nothing beats watching a lab run through the snow. She loved it, but didn't care for the blowing snow. We will go out again this afternoon and feed the birds at the same time. Of course the camera will be going along.