The trees against the mid-winter sky. Click on the image for a larger view.
Tag Archives: Winter in Maine
First Snow, 2016
Yesterday, the ground was brown with the dried grass and fallen leaves of winter—unusually warm weather and strong rains had eliminated the snow pack from the last storm. This morning, that ground is covered with 20 cm or 8 in. of snow. How trees have adapted to the climate is fascinating: deciduous trees drop their leaves so not to be damaged by the weight of the snow and hibernate until they create new foliage in the spring; conifers have branches that bend down with the the load, allowing them to keep their foliage year long. Click on the image for a larger view.
New Years Day in Maine
New years day is a rather quiet affair in Maine. Naomi and I spent a peaceful day at home and took a small trip out to Bailey Island at sunset. Click on the image for a larger view.
Happy New Year
We wish you a wonderful and prosperous 2016
申 is the character for monkey in the Japanese calendar.
Winter Returns
It snowed all day Tuesday. This is the first significant snow we have had this winter. Up until now, we have had a very mild season with warm temperatures breaking records for the holiday. Looking out our front door tonight gives a very different impression. Will will have to dig out Wednesday. Click on the image for a larger view.
Christmas Night, Christmas Lights
Just before midnight on Christmas, Naomi and I went out on the deck to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. The moon was full and, with high-altitude clouds, encircled in a ring of light. Beyond the moon was a field of stars. (Orion can be at four O’clock.) Click on the image for a larger view.
Happy Holidays
We wish you a wonderful holiday season.
Winter Coast
By December in Maine, summer seems like a distant memory. This year we are still waiting for significant snow that will last longer than a morning. Everything is quiet.
Random Patterns 2
The geology at Pemaquid Point is as varied as it is beautiful. Click on the image for a larger view.
Random Patterns
Lighthouse Cove next to Pemaquid Point. Click on the image for a larger view.
