You might think I am weird for staring at puddles, but that is where you find the Moon.
In all honesty, I'm just happy that after weeks of fog and cloud cover, we get to see the elusive one!
And darker yet:
Between Winter and Spring
It's that time of the year when the world (that is, one's immediate surroundings in the Rocky Mountains) exists between winter and spring. The town melts and freezes as sunsets leave traces of yellow in the puddles beneath one's feet. The winding path ahead glistens with slush creating fairytale-like patterns, as it disappears into the reflections of the trees and clouds alike. Neighborhood deer march in droves to munch on last year's plant life suddenly revealed by warmer temperatures. The mountains, on the other hand, are still occupied by Old Man Winter, who keeps threatening to descend onto the town and paint everything white all over again.
They Are Watching
White and Blue
Diamonds in Ice (Part II)
Less options for shooting winter macro than some other seasons push you to get a bit more creative. Like this:
Or this:
Reaching Past the Clouds
Winter Wonderland
Diamonds in Ice
Sometimes you happen to be outside by accident when the lighting is just right, making an everyday scene look magnificent. This was one of those times when I shot several great macro images.
And the reason I had to be outdoors?
My dog asked to "go to the bathroom!" I never thought I'd say this on such an occasion, but: "Thank you, dog!"