Dry and Warm

as 2013 draws to a close.

Oak

illuminated by the afternoon sun.

Walking Out

the gate into the woods.

Flaming Oaks

The leaves just get brighter.

The Cloud Lake

in the valley with the coastal range beyond.

The Last of the Afternoon Sun

catches the robin and the oak leaves.

Cloud Lake and Coastal Range

at sunset.

Tracks and Ice

Nine days after the snow fall.

The Oaks

= are nearly bare.

My Neighbor's Pond

Still frozen six days after the snow fall.

Hawk

looking at the moon.

Neighbor's Pond

with water fowl and snow.

Still Snow in the Shade

The snow lasts another day.

Grass and Snow

The snow lingers another day.

Along the Creek

Just beginning to green up and the starkness of bare buckeyes.

Willow Leaves

fallen into Ladd Creek and reflection of bare willow branches.

Fallen Leaves and Bare Branches

reflected in Ladd Creek.

Leaves Etched in Frost

on a cold morning.

Valley View

as the storm clears.

Berries and Raindrop

after the storm.

Golden Willows

Carpeting the creek with their leaves.