Two weeks ago the aspen trees in my front yard were fading, but still looked like this…
A few days ago after a light snowfall they looked like this…
I like both pictures and it really is refreshing to have a clean snowfall, but I will miss the fall once the winter gets a grip and it becomes too damn cold.
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A very nice contrast, Mike.
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Thank you and hello Marion.
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Hi Mike, how are you today? Here it is dark and the clock’s hands are slowly moving towards 8 PM.
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Marion I am well and my wife retired last Friday so everyday now feels like a weekend, which is really sweet for me, and her.
Here it is now 1:49 pm and outside it is sunny and about 60 degrees F. No complaints except of course for politics, storms, and hungry children.
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Hungry for snacks you mean, right? š
It must be wonderful to be able to spend more time together now, I’m happy for you both.
As for politics… different subject please š
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Yes but look at the rich blue sky and the crisp contrasts of snow and branches and think about the tack sharp views in the crystal clear winter air. Winter is wonderful; at least some of the time that is š
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I would like it more if I ski. But I do agree it can be beautiful.
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I love the look of snow but it seems too soon for that!
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Too soon too often.
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I say bring on the “too damn cold” – I love it! Great shots today Mike. Enjoy this while it lasts. š
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Thanks Terry.
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I can’t decide which one I like more. Thanks for presenting both Mike! I love the blue sky in the second one, but I also love the warm golds of the first. By the way, your light snow fall would be considered a blizzard here!
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I thought that both of them would make a better presentation. Now winter creeps towards us like an unwanted relative.
I Don’t imagine you see snow very often in San Antonio. I better not see any when I pass that way.
Thanks for the comment Alex.
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Love both images as well as the contrast between them. A perfect vision of the changing seasons. I seem to be a bit more accepting of my weather after watching the images from back East.
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Oh no doubt about the horror back east. That is where I grew up and I still have friends there, so it hits me hard. There has been talk for some time about how NY would flood given a bad storm. Same talk that preceded the New Orleans disaster. It will only get worse with the ice caps melting.
Thanks for your nice words about my images Gunta.
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I have to confess to preferring the one with the golden light and yellow leaves. Cold I can visit and enjoy for the crisp air, but I feel most at harmony in warmer climes. I have a son in Colorado Springs I’ve yet to visit since he moved there, but look forward to visiting in a nice month like June! š
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June is a good month in Colorado, not too hot yet and cool at night. Colorado Springs is nice and right up against the foothills with large mountains peaks looking down at you. I prefer a nothing more than a little warm. 72 degrees works for me as a high with 50 as a low. Thank you for the comment Judy.
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Breathtakingly gorgeous!
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Kind of you to say, the lady Katherine.
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Wow..snow already. Brrr…these photos are beautiful Mike. What wonderful trees you’ve found.
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I didn’t have to look far….they are in my front yard. Thanks for the comment Emily.
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They are both beautiful. I’m with you about the cold weather though.
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brrrrr…. (thanks)
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Some years ago I spent the Fall in Colorado and it was beautiful. These shots are great, Mike.
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Not my usual stuff for sure. Thanks hutch.
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Wow, two beautiful images, and it’s amazing they are basically the same thing a few weeks apart.
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Same trees, bottom and top. Btw, I love San Fran and you are a lucky guy to be living there.
Thanks Matt.
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I’ve seen the changing colours of the aspen a few years ago in Wyoming bij my friend.I never forgot it..it seems like gold.Have a good time.
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A good time I am having. Thank you.
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And the people said “Amen”! Well at least this people did.
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I always knew you were good people, jagged. Thanks.
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Talk about having the rug pulled out from under you!
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Happens every year. This year will be much better, with my retired wife now by my side and the motorhome gassed and ready to escape winter. Adventures await.
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Oh my Gosh … I loved fesh fallen snow. It was so beautiful. The yellow in the first pix speaks clearly of Autmn. The second speaks to the magic of winter’s bliss.
Very nice …..
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Glad you liked it. Thanks.
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I like both of them, Mike…am still in love with Fall and Winter after two years in a place that has both of them again…. Very nice photos. š
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Thanks Scott.
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Always, Mike….
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Whoa, living on the westcoast, looking at that second photograph (very beautiful, but outweighed by my concerns) I realize winter always comes. Distressful or what? Seriously though, these are beautiful shots. What a quick contrast.
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Thanks Joseph, I always appreciate your insightful comments.
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Beautiful … both of them!
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Hi Mona and thank you.
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gorgeous
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Your comment got past me and I am late to reply…..Thank you very much indeed.
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Oooh! I like both, too. I fell in love with aspen trees while visiting Colorado. They’re beautiful. And, of course, I love snow so the combination is fab. š
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Thanks. Me, I’m less excited about snow than you are.
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Both shots are gorgeous Mike! I would take either one since I don’t get those fall colors or snow here!
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You may have the bottom one along with all the snow we might get this year. Thanks glove.
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