Albert Einstein didn’t seem to be bothered by the extreme cold today! (statue on WMU’s campus)
November 13, 2018
It was really, really cold out today—and windy, and snowy. The weather report said that the wind chill was 14 degrees!! Even though I had on several layers of warmth, I felt every one of those degrees!
One of the most difficult things about taking pictures when it’s this cold and snowy (besides the obvious), is keeping my camera warm and dry. Usually, I just stuff it inside my jacket. The problem with this approach is, I’m hard pressed to get the camera out quickly for an unexpected shot—like today, when the geese flew overhead! And, with the camera stuffed in my jacket, it’s even harder for me to stay warm because I can’t zip my jacket up all the way to my chin!
In spite of the cold, wind and snow, the ducks and the geese and the swan (just one) were all happily floating around in the pond —but I never saw a single songbird on my entire walk! (Unlike me, they must have had the good sense to stay home!!)
Geese ‘running’ on water, preparing for takeoff!And we have liftoff!!Into the snowy sky!!Flying into a mix of winter and fall!The resident mute swan on the campus of WMU’s Business Technology and Research Park. The name ‘mute’ comes from it being less vocal than other swan species.Snow on teaselMilkweed in winterMilkweed in winterFrom this picture of these mallards, you’d never know it was a very cold, snowy day. They look just as happy as they do on a summer day!
I am a 76 year old retired teacher with an avid interest in hiking and photography. I am not a professional photographer, but spend almost every day exploring the natural world, taking pictures and honing my skills. When I review the pictures I have taken, I love researching information about the things I have found-- and then sharing my results with others. The time I have spent walking in the woods (including 4 months on the Appalachian Trail at 68) has always been somewhat therapeutic. When I added photography to the mix a few years ago, it quadrupled the therapeutic effect! Opening pictures on my computer at the end of the day is like opening presents. There are always surprises! It allows me to see so many details that were not visible to my naked eye! I have learned so many new things about birds and bugs, reptiles and mammals that I never knew before--and I have also found, that when I share with others, I invariably learn something new!
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