Contrast
There was something about the way the snow on the deck railing looked as I viewed it from my kitchen window. It seemed like a neat Z-shape. However, I couldn’t quite get the same angle outside. But I did find a bird’s-eye-view that I liked.
Then when I turned to go back inside, I couldn’t resist another shot of the snow as it melted on the deck and the afternoon shadows that were cast by the railing.
I took this next one, because it reminded me of Squirl saying how much she likes the way the snow looks on the evergreens.
Those trees have been looking really nice the last few days as the sun shone on them. (no pictures of that yet, because I was thinking that to really get the right shot, I need to go outside…)
The table on the downstairs deck reminded me of a mushroom.
And again, as I turned, I liked the way the snow looked as it accumulated on the dark wood of the stairs connecting the two decks.
Anyone up for a snowball fight?
some tests runMomo says:
I’m game for a round or two!
Cool pictures.
Amber says:
I like how the snow is still falling in some of the pictures you took.
Nothing like those inches of snow on the trees and railings.
Did somebody say “snowball fight”?!
*Zzzeeaaarm* *smack*
War *has* begun.
LadyBug says:
I love the look of undisturbed snow. So fresh and clean and white. Your pics are lovely, Danielle.
Danielle says:
(hurtles one at Momo) *swoosh*
uh, I never was very good at aiming.
(tries to hit Amber) *poof* (misses)
I’ll just have to sneak up behind you and *plop* *plop* drop one on top of each of your heads.
Thanks for the compliments, dearies.
As for the whiteness, Ladybug. You know, I think what always catches my eye is how Bright the snow is when the sun hits it. It really draws your eye.
And I have really come to appreciate the undisturbed snow.
Quick story: As a child, I didn’t understand why my friend’s mom (another Amber) didn’t want us to play in the front yard or make footprints through it. But we did as she requested. As an adult, I see the beauty of it and can completely understand her desire to have at least one part of the yard look pristine.
Mother Hen says:
SNOW – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Bring on the beach and the drinks with funny umbrellas!
Trainwreck says:
Snow is sure nice to look at, but not much fun to drive in
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BTW, Mother Hen, I think we have a pile of funny little paper umbrellas from Hawaii. We’ll have to save some for you to put in your drink.
Squirl says:
Undisturbed snow is really pretty. My other personality just said that, I hate snow.
But you did show some very good examples of snow on evergreens. You got that Z from the bird’s eye view. The next one really struck me how the shadow of the railing make like a 45% angle to the boards on the deck.
The table really does look like a mushroom. And the contrast between the white of the snow and the dark wood of the deck is really good in that last shot.
Really nice shots!
Danielle says:
Trainwreck *sniff* you have to save just one for me too – we’ll be there again one of these times.
Do you know that when I was little, I used one of those drink umbrellas as an umbrella for my dolls for _years_. Eventually, the little red ring holding the umbrella open broke.
I still have a special place in my heart for pirate swords, drink umbrellas, and those little folding things that are skinny when they are shut and 3-D when they are open (I’ve seen them as a pineapple before). They never seem to want to put those little things on the non-alcoholic drinks.
Squirl, Thanks! And thanks for the details of what you liked about them!
Closet Metro says:
It is waaaaay too cold out for a snowball fight.
Danielle says:
Well, yes, yes it is.
Such a small detail.
Amber says:
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
I’ve never been THIS cold in my ENTIRE life, even while living in Indiana.
The snow totally makes up for it, though, especially when it’s pretty and the *sun* shines on it.
I didn’t realize until now that I didn’t comment about the “z” and I really wanted to.
I think that it looks very neat.
It reminds me of something, but I just can’t put my finger on it. *Thinking long slender text…*
I’ll get back to ya.
Anonymous says:
I really like those pictures, very artistic
One of my mom’s cats likes to lay on her stomach while she’s sleeping, and the other 4 just like to lay REAL close to her, and around her 
I think you have good artistic ability 
LadyBug says:
Snowball fight in Metro’s living room tonight!
Umm…Amber & Danielle, you two will have to lob a few for me, mmkay?
Closet Metro says:
Nooooooooooooo!!!!
*ducks*
Danielle says:
Silly man, now that snowball that was headed toward your head just landed in your CD collection.
*tsk tsk*
Amber says:
*Poof*
Ouch!
Ok, who hit me?
Hmm?
Ok. Be silent then.
Amber says:
Wait a second. It didn’t just occur to me until now that we could *actually* go and have a snowball fight in CM’s living room.
Huh.
Danielle says:
ohhhh Amber.
I’d say you need more caffeine but you posted that at 11ish…
so many ways to tease you come to mind. But I’ll refrain.
Amber says:
No, really, I do need more caffiene.
I haven’t had coffee in about 2 weeks. Must go get coffee. Care to join me? It’s freaking COLD. Warmth is a good thing.
Ern says:
Great snow shots! I love the pictures of it melting with the shadows. Just a week and a half till the hubby and I get to go visit some snow for ourselves.
Anonymous says:
hi my name is danielle to thats cool
danielle says:
hi
Danielle says:
Hello Danielle,
I’ve always really liked my name, as I assume you do too. Thanks for stopping by.