The Philadelphia area got its first real snowfall this past Saturday, which kept us indoors most of the day. Oddly enough, it also gave me the opportunity to take the best “up close and personal” nature photos I’ve ever taken. A flock of robins, who have are wintering in South Jersey for reasons beyond my…
Tag: Winter
Land of Ice and Snow
Today brought the first Winter storm of the season to the Philly area. Overnight it began as snow, but by the time sunrise came the temperature had warmed significantly and the precipitation had turned to rain 1. The end result of this change over in our neighborhood is an inch or so of slush on…
A Tale of Two Photographs
This past week I had several moments when I caught something with my eye and felt compelled to reach for a camera. I figured I’d share them to close out my blogging week 1. The first shows how you don’t necessarily have to have the best camera on hand in order to compose a visually…
Morning Snow
By this time last winter I was suffering from full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s something I’d never experienced before, but the constant amount of snowfall, combined with never-ending stress during the holidays, set me over the edge. I was lethargic, moody, and just plain disinterested in everything. I’ve never wanted to move south in my…
To everything… turn, turn, turn
It’s winter and, while around these parts it’s no where near as bad as last year, this season can be a dismal time. For those who are buried in snow, stranded in airports and train stations, and whose lives have been pummeled by these storms. This one is for you. Warmth is coming. Let’s not…
