First Snow

Our first snow is laying on the grass this morning. Not much, just a coating, maybe half an inch or so. Still, just enough to cover the branches, and accent the trees against the early morning light.

I like to look at snow. It offers a good contrast between the gray and black colors of late fall, and adds definition to the landscape. When the sun hits a field of fresh snow at just the right angle it can take your breath away.

No sun today, but as I stare off in the woods behind this old house, and study the tree branches that cover the stream, and the ground along its banks I realize I am only watching the first few brush strokes of winter.

This winter landscape is far from finished.