Winter Down

We have been having a real cold spell. Temperatures below 0 most of the week with wind chills below -10. We have also set all kinds of snow records, midway through January and all ready having over 100 inches of snow this Winter. But, today was a bit warmer, a nice tolerable twenty degrees. Even though we didnt have any sunshine it was nice to go out and capture a few pictures. I came across some pigeons this morning some how enduring the winter blast with their natural down. (hence my title)




After capturing a few pics a nice steamy hot coffee was in order. I headed up State Street to a McD's. Leaving the drive-thru I saw the strangest sight. So I had to pull in and take a quick pic.





Thank you for looking. ~Jackie

Week Blog Assignment: Texture

I am trying to participate in a weekly photography blog whose purpose is to get a shot daily and trying to capture one on an assigned subject. This weeks assigned subject is Texture. I shot this quick capture while on lunch so I did not have time to venture to far. I like the texture of the rough brick against the smooth ice. There is also some fuzzy green moss but that is just a stain right now.

Thanks for looking. ~Jackie

Winters Beauty

After a few days of snow and thickly clouded skies a little bit of Blue was seen today with even some bursts of sunshine. I headed to Presque Isle. The plows cleared the major roads there but I was not able to get off at some of the hidden locations I like to check out. I did however see a few signs of Winter Beauty to share.

Thank you for looking. ~Jackie

Udder Loneliness

No, not me but I did take a few pics of some cows that were eating from a feed truck and noticed in the distance one poor fellow by himself. As I was looking through the pics tonight I felt sorry for that one cow udderly alone. Actually when I was taking the picture I thought he had the best spot in the field.

Thanks for looking.

~Jackie

Learning a New Lense

Jim got me a wonderful new lense for Christmas, a 100mm 2.8 macro lense. It is definately going to take some learning. Here are a few first shots from my new lense.

Thanks for looking. ~Jackie

Presque Isle Beauty

Today was a beautiful day here in Erie. It was a cold day but the sun was shining and actually very calm and little wind. I went to Presque and was amazed with the reflections today. The bay has not froze over but just starting and it cast such a beautiful landscape. Here are a few pics looking ove the bay to the city.

And a few more from other areas at Presque Isle.

Thank you for looking. ~Jackie

SnOOOOw Much Fun

Sometimes living where we do in a colder climate we forget the beauty of the Winter Season. The freezing temperatures, slippery ice and dangerous road conditions can get a bit tiresome. Lucky for us we had a visit from our little niece from Florida. Her excitement to roll, play, dive and even eat the (white) snow rubs off on all of us. Even dh who fell on ice while walking Misha on Christmas day and breaking a rib was excited to join the family on a sledding adventure today. Lots of fun pics from the day.

Andrea

Skyler Misha came to enjoy the day

There were a couple of spills today but no serious injuries

A Friendly Hello From Christine
Best Friends
Sisters

RickDiane

The Mysterious Russian Woman

If you were on the side lines like Jim nursing his broken rib, Bob nursing his shoulder from recent surgery, myself shooting pictures or the rest of the crew sliding down the hill it was apparent we all had a great day.

Looks like it is time to head home for a nice cup of steaming hot cocoa

Thanks for looking. ~Jackie