Frozen fog

 

one hundred millimeters high

A snow fall of frozen fog in still air left four inch "sugar piles" sticking to the tree branches.

 

Fall and the water

 

Foliage in the river

Another view of fall in the water.  Flipped vertically, of course.

 

 

Fall in the water

 

Crispy clear colors

A reflection can tell more about itself when it is flipped vertically. 

 

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update on December 9, 2024...  The photo was run through the "They See Your Photo"  https://theyseeyourphotos.com/  online app - it uses the Google Vision API to reveal the story behind a photo:  

 

 

The image shows a reflection of trees in a calm body of water. In the foreground, we see the overhanging branches and leaves of trees, some with vibrant green foliage and others showing hints of autumn colors. The background is a clear blue sky reflected in the water, creating a mirror-like effect. The water acts as a canvas displaying an inverted, almost surreal image of the surrounding forest. The entire scene appears to be taken in a park or woodland area, somewhere where nature is still abundant and calm. The clarity of the reflection suggests still water with minimal disturbance.

The picture seems to capture the serene beauty of autumn. No people are present; however, one can imagine the peace and tranquility a person might feel observing such a scene. The image evokes feelings of calm and contemplation. The scene suggests an outdoor setting, likely in a park or forest, during daylight hours. The subtle variations in leaf color suggest a time of transition between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, or an early autumn season.

The most striking detail is the almost perfect symmetry and clarity of the reflection. Every leaf, every branch, and even subtle variations in color are mirrored precisely in the water's surface. This degree of stillness in the water is quite remarkable and contributes to the image's overall ethereal quality. An untrained eye might miss the subtle differences in shades of green and yellow among the leaves, indicative of different tree species and varying levels of sun exposure. The water itself seems incredibly calm, perfectly still, creating a near-perfect reflection. The perspective, looking upwards from within the water, creates an unusual and intriguing viewpoint.

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That is some story!

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update on April 16, 2025: 

"They See Your Photos" now says that: "No people found in the photo. Please try a different one or check if access to your browser's canvas is disabled."

 

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One last look

 

Looking left

Perched on the tip of a branch, this hummingbird takes one last look around its domain before retiring for the night.

 

 

Scene from above

 

Shadows and grey

 

The low angle of the sun highlights just the tops of these snow coated trees; the rest of this scene is in grey shadow.

 

Tree chomping

 

Down but hung up

As the beavers larder up for the winter, they will chew down trees to get stores for their pantry.  They are great chewers but sometimes do not have the greatest of aims.  When the top of a toppled tree gets hung up in a nearby neighbor, and is too high off the ground to be chewed, they will leave it, uncut up.  This is one of several such exemplars they left behind by the pond.  It is presented here as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.

 

 

 

Splintered stump

A closer look at the chomped upon section reveals the secret of beaver chewing methodology - chew around and around until the trees topples of its own volition.  By then, the center of the tree is so weak that it pulls itself apart.

 

 

Teeth marks of the chomper

A closer look at the splintered end of the toppled tree.  Look at those teeth marks!  Each chomp takes out a piece of tree that is two to three inch long and about one-half inch thick. 

 

 

Falling tulip tree

 

Tulip tree in autumn

Sunlight from the setting sun makes the already bright fall foliage of this Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree) even more colorful.

 

Color on the bank

 

River reflections

 

The young tree growing out of the river bank could not wait to show its colors before its elders.

Scene in a puddle

In and around water

Drying puddles of mineral laden waters reflect nearby bare trees.

Seen in the parking lot near a street beneath our feet.

 

Flaunting foliage

Alone in color

There always seems to be that one tree that does not want to shed its leaves.  This maple continues to flaunt its colors long after the others in the grove have dropped theirs.