Thaw and Freeze

another trip to the park,

Glacier National Park

winter ice is starting to melt

offering views of the rocks below

(above photo)

water so clear..... 

presenting all the beautiful colors

each visit

each hour

offers unique sights

treasures 

that change with the wind and sun

thaw and freeze of winter snow and ice is

an early Spring theme

offering amazement to those that wander 

and 

gander at the details

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When the Sun shines on Us

ah-mazing!

when the sun comes out

I haven't seen an icy shore like this for a while

which creates wonderfully artful details

reflections 

offer a double dose of beauty

ice, sunlight and colorful rocks under water

are eye candy that touches the soul

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Ice Crystal Realm

a few nights ago

it was clear and cold (5F)

mist rose from meadows

meandered through the branches of trees

inspiring ice crystals to grow

the trees fingers touched the earth buried in crystalline mounds of snow

sunlight arrived

showing off the night fairies work

every little branch was kissed with magic and delight 

until the sun arrived 

and kissed them with the warmth of light

yesterday

daytime temperatures are 40F+

gentle rainfall begins the winter thaw 

that will eventually welcome spring 

my roof of winter's snow has come crashing down

it will be a while 

before i see the first flower bloom

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