Temperatures were at least tolerable this morning as I set began my walk. I don’t set off with any expectation of what I might photograph as I weave my way along the water’s edge. A gentle snow had begun falling as I left the house and once again the light was not the best. I started to notice the snow falling on the hedges, dried grasses, beautiful hydrangeas that had escaped the fall cleanup, recycling bins (it’s our pick-up today) and fencing.
So it seems the metal and wood structures that delineated my journey today captured my attention. I found myself thinking about the direction the snow was falling and the patterns it was forming clinging to the various vertical faces.
The stark contrast of white snow against dark wire. Textures beyond the fences were becoming part of the overall compositions.
I love the way the snow is filling in each little cell in this bit of chain-link; realizing how fleeting its stay may be as each little perfect snowflake was being supported by the ones beneath…it could all be gone in the blink of an eye.
Upon arriving back at the house I thought I’d better check on the bird feeder situation in the back garden. This is a task I do with some frequency as it seems the local squirrels and raccoons have a penchant for taking off with my feeders along with whatever is on the menu! I ended up at this section of fencing which supports my summer vines. I know it’s only January, but Spring is already on my mind.