Ice crystals this afternoon, but the sunshine was… The dancers and reindeer are ready for Christmas. Five minutes walking along the trail... A truck tire left to rot The first ice Alone on the tree Clinging to the tree Clinging to the tree Sad exchange... Crisp air produces strong contrasts Winter contrasts In my small, frozen world One of three red birdhouses in the park Frosty leaves 3rd Sunday in Advent. A little female Junco Christmas last year... Under a snow cloud Morning glow In the deep midwinter... Michigan winter HAPPY NEW YEAR! Off to a great 2019! Goldfinches before they migrated. The red dot Red-breasted Nuthatch (Rotbrustkleiber) Ore Mountain wood carving Weather in Michigan The first ice has formed on the lake November midday sun A magical path through nature. A White Pine seedling, will it survive the harsh w… The old oak in its final glory Magical light Bittersweet berries Thanksgiving day in our family's backyard. Leaf of a Black Oak ? Leaf of a Chestnut Oak A 'Salty' coming up the river on the way into Lake… City block in Port Huron, Michigan. Coast Guard Cutter "Hollyhock" is also an icebreak… A gull in line with the freighter. Maggie playing 'hide and seek'. Winter lace