After last week, I really thought we had turned the corner into spring. As I write the winds are howling and the temperature is falling. Not as bad as a few weeks ago, but we’ll be in the teens for the next few nights and in the 30’s during the days, even with the strong sun. There’s also a chance for some snow this weekend. So much for the first day of spring.
So in honor of the lingering winter, here is another shot from that frigid morning at Gunn Falls a few weeks ago (2/1) combining two elements of the frozen waterfall.
That pool looks just a tiny bit chilly.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
Brrrrrr. We’ve had rain here in PV – almost never rains in March. Apparently the snow has all melted in Winnipeg so it’s safe to return home in two weeks. Unless it’s a trick – Mother Nature can be devious.
LikeLiked by 1 person
If it’s the same Mother Nature we have here, then go back….it’s just a trick.
LikeLike
!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 Melanie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’re well into mud-season here. No lambs yet – but soon. Near 50 the last couple of days with water all over the place. Can’t move the machinery without leaving the place looking like the Moon when I’m done. Now I’d like some dry weather please. Haven’t had any real time with the camera for weeks … perhaps I’ll simply sell the stuff … what say you? D
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just be sure to remove the batteries if you haven’t already done so.
LikeLike
I did not know that leaving the batteries in for an extended period was not recommended … I wonder why?
LikeLike
The only reason that I am aware of is battery leakage/corrosion through lack of use. I’ve never had it happen to me in a camera, but have seen it with clocks and flashlights.
LikeLike
Wow, this is sweet Steve. Like, like, like.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And I didn’t get my butt frozen to the ice. 🙂 A Facebook joke, folks.
Thanks, Mark.
LikeLike
Beautiful shot, Steve. Sorry that winter doesn’t want to let go.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Yvonne. Winter makes spring that much sweeter, but at this rate spring may put me into sugar shock. 🙂
LikeLike
I’m sorry to hear your retrospective view is still a prospective view.
LikeLike
Now the prediction is for single numbers the next few nights. I guess then that there will finally be a chance for flat ice abstracts….putting the bright side forward.
LikeLike
Don’t despair, it’s the same thing here. We had spring for 2 weeks and now its been snatched away 😦 raining and cold today, fire lit and I’m back in my long-johns 😉 beautiful photograph, Steve.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah, I know it’s just a matter of time, Lottie. But this has to be hurting poor Punxsutawney Phil’s ego, what with winter lasting more than the six weeks he predicted…under duress, of course. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
This may be the best one yet, of this series. I’m sending you warm thoughts…. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Melissa. It’s funny how sometimes we overlook something that turns out to be the better choice. I didn’t think much of this at first. As mentioned the other day, it can be beneficial to set work aside occasionally.
LikeLike
I agree. Setting aside a painting for awhile can clear away the emotions I’ve built up about it, and allow me to see it more clearly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really like that shot! Looks like a fantastic spot for a polar dip as long as someone else is doing it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good spot for a polar bear plunge or the ice bucket challenge…not.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This really is beautiful. It’s taken me a while to figure out what the formation on the right reminds me of, and tonight I finally saw it. The curve is much like that of an egret or heron preening, when they bend their head down, out of sight, and only the curve of the body remains. So lovely.
LikeLike
I really enjoy the visions you have of my images, Linda. I am generally fairly literal with them although I do have the occasional breakout of imagination. I would not have thought of a heron but now see it plain as day.
LikeLike
Well, maybe a bit chilly, but I agree with Lyle: There’s still enough open water for the hardy among us to have a lovely, invigorating dip before it might freeze over again, don’t you think? And, pray, why not you, too, Lyle?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have seen more than enough polar plunges and can confidently say that it won’t be me jumping in there.
LikeLike
Candidly, I really must agree–unless a very-easily-accessible hot pool were just a few steps away. I’ve enjoyed a number of classic sauna passages while in Europe and Minnesota, including the traditional dive-and-roll in the snow, and if the hot pool comes right after the cold plunge, it can be an amazingly-invigorating experience. Just trust me.
LikeLike
At my age, that is not one of life’s experience that I feel is a must. I’ll take your word for it. Should my heart stop beating, maybe that will be the time to try it. 🙂
LikeLike