2.13.2016

Whispers of Spring



 we were lucky to have a few blue sky days
starry nights
which means cold enough for ice crystals
to appear



winter blues and whites 
in sunlight
enchanting



it has been warm this week
in the 40'sF

snow is melting
sometimes it rains, instead of snows

yesterday i saw a Steller Jay bathing in the pond
the day before sand fleas - they only appear when it is warm
and
the day before a mosquito


these beautiful crystals 
don't whisper of spring


usually February 
does not whisper of Spring

but this year
we are finding whispers of spring already
~
*

26 comments:

  1. Beautiful crystals !
    We still have a bit cold this winter.
    Have a happy week´s end !

    Tomás.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Are you ready for spring? I am finding this year I am content just letting Mother Nature do what she does. However, maybe in couple weeks I will have change my mind!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Those ice crystal photos are just amazing! You are truly talented!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Honestly just so truly beautiful, magical.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Amazingly detailed shots!

    Here we're in a deep freeze at present.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Those ice crystals are simply amazing and you photograph them so beautifully. Close up, they remind me of fern. All gorgeous photos, you have captured the essence of winter!

    ReplyDelete
  7. You get the most beautiful ice crystals there. Never seen them like yours.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Those ice crystals are amazing. It's been warm in the mountains of CO, too. No snow in the forecast, but winter isn't over yet!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Just marvellous, both the beauty of nature and you captures of it.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Your crystal captures are absolutely breathtaking! So much detail!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Gorgeous shots of the crystals! Haven't seen them here for some time, just rain.

    ReplyDelete
  12. What fabulous photos of ice crystals! Crystals are so beautiful that it’s worth visiting this blog only for that. The pale pearly blue sky is my favorite color. Abnormal winter is not only in your place. Our weather has been taken turning extremely cold and spring-like warmth. It feels comfortable in warm winter but not right.

    Yoko

    ReplyDelete
  13. les flocons et les cristaux sont féeriques!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Thanks so much for your comment. We have had a pretty mild winter so far but if the forecast is right things are going to change next week and we can expect some frosts. Love your icy photos. Diane

    ReplyDelete
  15. El invierno siempre nos deja estampas como estas, son preciosas

    ReplyDelete
  16. Taimie Hello!
    How do you feel?
    I missed you, I have changed residence and movement was exhausting! :)
    I wanted to see your work, these exceptional photos, exceptional !!!
    Here in Valencia, it's hot today 70ºF !!!
    No winter ...
    All the best, you receive a big hug.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Your ice crystal photos always take my breath away!

    ReplyDelete
  18. So pretty. I love the way the crystals form and transform those branches.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Wow, this is a stunning collection of photos!
    I can't believe the frost you have in Montana! It is worth the cold for sure.
    We are at 1º here this morning, with wind chill of -18º.
    Next week is supposed to be in the 40's.
    Such up and down weather this year.

    ReplyDelete
  20. I love the frosted branches, image 3.......a mosquito in winter doesn't sound so good!
    Beautiful photos - thank you!

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

    ReplyDelete
  21. Such crisp photos of the crystals! The frosted branches in the sunlight must be special gifts. Your photos always surprises me. I am smiling!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Beautiful shots again ♥ We have had spring several times already and then it gets really cold again . A very strange year indeed.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Wow - so gorgeous. Those ice crystals look like little lamps in the first photo.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Fantastic sculptures !

    ReplyDelete
  25. These are magical, Tammie. I always love your icy 'leaves'. The third shot with the silvery branches is so delightful.
    Hope you are keeping warm. I suspect whatever your weather is doing now, winter probably isn't over for you!
    (This year we had daffodils in December!)

    ReplyDelete

Warm greetings to you~

Thank you for visiting and also for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Seeing anew through your eyes and heart mean so much to me!

Tammie