Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Icy Trees and Blue Skies



(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.)

We had a very cold and snowy Christmas weekend here in the Glade. This picture of ice-coated trees in our yard was taken last year, but I needed the reminder that even wintry weather can be beautiful.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful George! I hope you enjoy the day and I wish you and Betsy a wonderful new year.

rainfield61 said...

What a "white" tree.

Ruth Hiebert said...

This is my kind of picture.The tree and blue sky are perfect.
Blessings,Ruth

MadSnapper said...

sheer lace against that beautiful blue sky. I love trees! this one is very beautiful

Sunny said...

That is sooo beautiful!
☼ Sunny

KathyA said...

I think that iced trees are remarkable looking. Hard to believe that the ice can be so heavy when it looks so lacy.

Lily Riani said...

i have a soft spot for leafless tress

imac said...

Great contrast George.

Debbie Taillieu said...

I love the contrast of white and blue!
Stay warm!
Happy New Year!

Ginny Hartzler said...

I had to click on this one, George. It should be called "Icy Blue". The ice with that brilliant blue behind it just really makes it all pop, georgous!

Kay said...

Hi George. That is really pretty against that dark blue sky.

Kay

Ben said...

I like those crisp, cold, but clear and blue-sky days. The ice coating always makes it sort of ethereal.

Lynda said...

Wintery weather is gorgeous - - - just cold and dangerous at times! However, I prefer the cold to the hot, hot summers.

Busy Bee Suz said...

Brrrrrr and beautiful!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice tree.

happyone said...

A pretty lacy tree. The blue of the sky really sets if off. Great photo.

troutbirder said...

It is indeed beautiful.... although the two feet of snow in my driveway when we returned from snowless Greeley Colordo late last night, maybe not so much. :)

Dejemonos sorprender said...

Waa, wondrful.. here never pass that! Thanks..

Fred Alton said...

Classic Picture, George. I love the way the blue background shows up.

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Ice Blue is such a locely colour combo. It's a great snap. Happy New Year.

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Ice Blue is such a locely colour combo. It's a great snap. Happy New Year.

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Love that gorgeous blue sky and the snowy branches!!!! beautiful!!!

A Lady's Life said...

and so it is beautiful george.
Real pretty!!!

Leovi said...

A very nice contrast.

Kathy W said...

It does give you a greater appreciation for the weather doesn't it. Its been really warm here in Oklahoma that I have to keep reminding myself its actually winter. You'll hear no complaints on the weather from me. =)

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

When I was young and gowing up in Borneo, I always wonder if the trees will die from the cold.

Then I went to Canada, and saw how resilient the trees were.

Re: Tower in Marina, You and Windsmoke confirm to me that men and women don't think think alike.

You guys were so technical.

When I saw the wind sock, I I only thought it was to tell the sailors how strong thewind was.

Happy New Year.