What A Day That Was! February 10, 2008
Posted by littlebangtheory in Art and Nature.Tags: bright sun, cold river, snow squalls, white-outs!
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Wow.
From stillness, silent and tranquil, to full-on blizzard conditions in the blink of an eye; from squinting-bright sun and blue sky to blackness at noon; it was an amazing day.
I took this shot of the Cold River in the calm before the storm, with just a few snow flakes swirling around:
…and the water below rich with green and orange.
Then, in the blink of an eye, the wind came up and I was engulfed in a tempest of driven snow, instantly plastering my face, packing my pockets, and coating my camera even as I struggled to get it off the tripod and into my coat. I managed to not turn it off, to not retract the wet lense until I got it dry to the best of my on-the-road ability. But it scared me silly – my camera, such as it is, is my “baby” these days, and the thought of destroying it makes me quiver in fear!
I drove on westward hoping to get above the weather, and sure enough, I found bright sun in the High Country. Everything was fresh and white – even the power lines were wearing a new coat!
Half an hour later I was pulled over to the side of Vermont Route 100 in a total white-out, not knowing if I was on or off the road.
Quite a day, indeed!
CR – We caught a bit of the same weather down here. It was a powerful but brief snow squall that came and went in a flash.
Okay, I am crying.
But at least I can live Winter vicariously through your words and photos.
So, where were you at 6:30? Hmmmmmm? I stole your idea and will post on my blog shortly. All in all a very productive couple of days.
Tschuss!
You’re quite intrepid! I get nervous just pointing and shooting with my little camera out of my sunroof at 70mi per hour, but I have it strapped to my wrist!
I love the water shot.
the water picture is just grand! i love the colors and the clear water.
i collect rocks and so this really appeals to me.
Frau B, I got up early enough but it looked completely clouded over, not what I was looking for. Did you get and morning color out of it?
Looking forward to seeing what you got!
I like the water shot, too. Also that ice with the red in it from last week. Wow! I always enjoy popping in for a treat here.