What's In YOUR Backyard?

OK, I decided to stop whining about the weather, and go out and try to make it work for me. It was 17 degrees, with a light snow and the sun came out for a little while, so I went out to my backyard (bravely, I thought) to fool around and see what I could do to alleviate my boredom.


Sometimes, Mother Nature comes up with the most pleasing of surprises, providing something magical when we least expect it.

 

I'm pretty sure that if I had gone out there with a mind to capture a 'star snowflake' reflected in the sun, this would not have happened.

Star Flake

 

Most of our snows here are heavy and wet, but once in awhile we get this very light, fluffy snow that gently piles up with beautifully formed flakes.

Snow Cone

 

Snow Berries

Nikon D90 with Nikon 50mm Prime lens and Hoya Digital Pro 1 Closeup lens.  Frozen hand held.

 

 

 

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24
2010
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LMBO, Cheryl! Frozen HAND was definitely the meaning! Darn, it was COLD out there! And yes, the sun being out today made for a beautiful day, but in the winter I envy your few degrees more of warmth than we get up here. However, summer time up here is another story altogether!

Thanks Carole! And when you get them together, I'll be excited to get started. It will be fun working with you!

Debi

 
10:56pm • #32
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25
2010
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Okay Debi...Lets see now...these are the type of photos you produce when you are bored...mmm. I wonder what you can produce when you are not bored :O))
12:12am • #33
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Debi - wow - those are really incredible photos and I love the detail. I definitely can learn from you! Beautiful!
12:31am • #34
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Debi - I've only seen that phenomenom once or twice in Canada. You captured it beautifully!
1:07am • #35
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Debi, great macro shots!!! At first, I thought that it was hore frost...

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4:34am • #36
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Debi these photos are so beautiful, yes there is always something in nature to appreciate.
8:26am • #37
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Fred, Sharon, John, Michael, Jennifer - Thanks for commenting! Nature is full of surprises :)

Debi
9:17am • #38
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Debi, I thought of your pictures this morning when I awoke to more white stuff. another storm that might drop another foot on us.  I was going to take a picture, but decided to stay in my warm fuzzy slippers today!
10:12am • #39

Oh, Debi, there you go gain with your beautiful closeup pictures!  You are inspiring me to save more and get some additional equipment. 
10:24am • #40
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Morning Robert - Well, I can't say as I blame you, you folks back there are simply getting hammered!

Hi Marlene - Thanks so much! Go for it ;)

Debi
11:14am • #41
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Just breathtaking Debi, in the second photo those flakes appear to part of the flora if it wasn't for your sharp picture!
4:02pm • #42
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Hi Debi:

Those snowflakes that are sparkling are just magical!!!
6:23pm • #43
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Cynthia and Toula - Thank you, ladies!  It was fun getting these shots, for a little while, anyway - it didn't take long to get too cold!

Debi
9:19pm • #44
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26
2010
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Good morning Debi,

Wow these shots are indeed magical..they make me feel cold looking at them ..can just imagine what your hand must have felt like!! 
6:15am • #45

Debi, you sure did make the weather work for you.  Your photos are beautiful.  When any of my family members complain about our weather when it's 40 degrees, I remind them that it could be colder with 2 feet of snow ... then they smile :-) 
9:21am • #46
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Hi Dorie - thank you! Brrrrr is right!

Hello Sallie - Yes, remind them daily to be grateful - it could be much worse! LOL

Debi
10:55am • #47
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2010
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Awesome photos...almost makes me forget how tired of winter I am.  Note I said almost!  Thanks for the tips and photos!
7:58am • #48
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Hi Laura - I couldn't agree more! LOL You are welcome!

Debi
9:05am • #49
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04
2010
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OK, now you have really inspired me as I knew my could what I hadn't learned yet and you just proved it. I own the D90 and the 50mm lens, now I just need to get out there and start trying to get shots like this. (I just ordered online the close up lens)
4:25am • #50
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Hi Todd - WhooHoo! You will love it once the close up lens is in your hands - Can't wait to see what you share with us! Have fun :)

Debi
4:53pm • #51

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