Showing posts with label Prospect. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prospect. Show all posts

Sunday, January 18, 2015

A Bluegrass Winter



Winter in Kentucky, the Bluegrass State.
Icicles form on every surface creating needle like patterns.
Evergreen branches hang low to the ground heavily laden with snow.
A snowy bridge crosses a soon frozen pond as bitter cold sets in.
A new blanket of snow hugs the sides of a Fir tree in the Arboretum.
Snow covered limestone steps lead to a path unknown.
Winter wind whips around the Pavilion while layers of snow lay across its rooftop.
Crab Apple trees sit dormant as a blanket of fresh snow covers every surface.
Freezing rain clings to every twig and branch forming an intricate patchwork of art.




Winter in the Bluegrass State brings snow and ice and bitter winds while we seek shelter from the cold.
Wood sits ready on hearths waiting its turn on the warm crackling fire.
Blankets hang loosely off the arm of the chair ready for wrapping ourselves in warmth.
Travel slowly on the icy snow covered roads and stay warm from the cold all. ENJOY!

Linking to The Scoop at Stonegable

Linking to Our World Tuesday

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Winter, Kentucky's Scenic Byway

Early February in Kentucky, I find myself driving the beautiful scenic byway which runs along the Ohio River in Louisville.
Taking a quick detour, I visit the horse farm area of Oldham County, just north of the small town of Prospect.
A significant snowfall, followed by an equally significant ice storm had just taken place a few days prior.
When two major winter weather events combine, I know there are surely photo ops to be had. 
It is amazing what Mother Nature's fury can do and how it transforms our landscape. 
I hope you will find your way outdoors this Winter to capture scenes such as this. ENJOY!