Winter time in Siouxland can be a pretty time. Freshly fallen snow, hoar frost, snow drifts, within reason, can make for some compelling images. It’s just getting over the idea of getting outside when it’s cold and taking the photographs. On a recent trip to Clay County in South Dakota near Vermillion, hoar frost covered trees and roadsides. a virtual winter wonderland.
What makes for a pretty scene may not always make for the best of driving conditions. And one always hope that other drivers share the same concerns and are not in such a hurry that a side trip through a ditch is part of the travel route. Especially when fog is also part of nature’s plan that visibility is limited. But it does make for a pretty site and instead of thoughts of sugar plums dancing in my head, it’s just another hot cup of coffee, and maybe a sweet roll to savor after a stint outdoors on a cold day.
Your photos today are just magnificent, Jerry. Despite the cold, dreariness and possible driving dangers, you’ve portrayed and captured one of those winter days that can fill our minds with longed for beauty during the darker days of that season.
Becky, Thank you for the kind words. Driving wasn’t too bad and other folk were cautious as well while driving, which was a nice thing. Snow has been scarce this year as it rains more than snows, then freezes, so it was refreshing to find the frost. Have a nice week.
Nice pictures, Jerry! Looks like you are going to get some more snow! We started getting the white stuff fast and furious a few hours ago but not expecting as much as you all. It sure is pretty though!!
Lori, Hey. Yes, a few inches according to the weather prognosticators. Can’t see the street and except for knowing where the sidewalk is, differentiate it from the yard.
But it is pretty. Curious about bird photos trying to get to the feeders tomorrow morning. Brt you two wish you were walking a beach in Greece about now. Take care.
Definitely wishing we were on a beach in Greece or anywhere! The snowblower gave out earlier so hoping we don’t get a back breaker amount of shoveling! I guess I could call it my workout for the day! Will watch for birds photos from you!
I live in the Siouxland area that encompasses a wide swatch of land in northwest Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. The people that inhabit this area are generous folk and your basic honest, Midwestern people you like to have as neighbors. I explore the area and share observations, mostly photographic, sometimes through video, and and short text. All images and video are copyrighted material of the author.
Jerry Mennenga, Sioux City, Iowa
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Like the picture of the county road outside Vermillion
Randy, Thank you. I wished I could have gotten some more definition and contrast in and around that area, but it just wasn’t happening.
Your photos today are just magnificent, Jerry. Despite the cold, dreariness and possible driving dangers, you’ve portrayed and captured one of those winter days that can fill our minds with longed for beauty during the darker days of that season.
Becky, Thank you for the kind words. Driving wasn’t too bad and other folk were cautious as well while driving, which was a nice thing. Snow has been scarce this year as it rains more than snows, then freezes, so it was refreshing to find the frost. Have a nice week.
Nice pictures, Jerry! Looks like you are going to get some more snow! We started getting the white stuff fast and furious a few hours ago but not expecting as much as you all. It sure is pretty though!!
Lori, Hey. Yes, a few inches according to the weather prognosticators. Can’t see the street and except for knowing where the sidewalk is, differentiate it from the yard.
But it is pretty. Curious about bird photos trying to get to the feeders tomorrow morning. Brt you two wish you were walking a beach in Greece about now. Take care.
Definitely wishing we were on a beach in Greece or anywhere! The snowblower gave out earlier so hoping we don’t get a back breaker amount of shoveling! I guess I could call it my workout for the day! Will watch for birds photos from you!
Those are some gorgeous pictures. Definitely worth the temporarily discomfort of getting your nose nipped.
Thank you. I worked over the weekend and slept in a bit today, only to wake up and find hoar frost again and this time a bright blue sky. GRRRRRRRR!