The ugly side of winter

Sure, the snow looks beautiful when it’s freshly fallen.

But after a few weeks, the piles of snow along the driveways and roads start to look pretty ugly.

February rain

We got a lot of rain the other day, which is unusual for February. Although I was glad it wasn’t snow, I’ve done enough shoveling lately.

A couple more shots from the Olbrich Conservatory. Don’t these have wonderful texture?

One of my favorite things to do in the middle of winter, is spend some time in the conservatory at Olbrich Gardens.

It’s funny how water, whether in a frozen or liquid state, seems to behave the exact same way (albeit at drastically different speeds).

Unseasonably warm temperatures are forcing the recent snowfall to show us its secrets.

Last winter there wasn’t enough snow in Madison for me to use my snowshoes. It’s good to be out there making fresh tracks again.