Day 52...White Out ( with EXTRAS)

WHITE OUT

I know I'm not alone in my dislike for this enduring winter weather.  And last night's snow is nearly enough to send me over the edge, BUT..I knew it would be a beautiful morning with that much accumulation, and the result for me is....BONUS photos!!!

One vision I love in a Minnesota winter in evergreens with tons of snow weighing down the branches.  So obviously, the above shot was irresistable! But then....

I headed into work early this morning leaving myself time for the hideous commute that would take place.  I think a lot of people decided to stay home because I made it to work quite quickly.  And it left me lots of time to stray off course and take photos of the gorgeous snowfall.  I headed down to the river and that's what I got above, and the one below here.

And then as I was getting out of my car in the parking lot, the shot below is what I saw!  Gorgeous vision of the Cathedral with snow on the dome!  It's such an amazing building.

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Day 48...Down on the Farm

DOWN ON THE FARM

The snow falling is always a reason for a photographer to grab the gear and go.  Since I'm a government employee and am lucky enough to have President's Day off, it resulted in a double prize for me with the day off AND snow fall.

So I headed up to the farm with the intention of capturing a typical wintery Minnesota morning.  I love it when I have a shot in mind, and I come home with something totally different.  Today's blog gets bonus shots again because I was just pleased with the country sights.

I'm not much of a farm girl or country girl at heart.  Anyone who knows me well knows I'd rather spend a day in the city.  But the country and farm can be a place of peace.  And on this snowy morning, that sure proved to be the case.  

I loved how the colors of the hay and the wagon popped out at me among the white snow and dull gray trees.

An abandoned old-fashioned car also added some color to the landscape.

But I also couldn't resist the contrast between the yellow hay rolls and the soft silohettes of the tree line in the distance.

And for good measure, I just had to have the typical Minnesota Country scene.  When I think Minnesota, this is exactly what comes to mind.