Winter/Summer

I noticed in a comment that Linda says she is 3 hours west of Toni. I got curious and found
I am 3 hours south of Toni  via the Garden State Parkway and then I-87 N and 5 hours east of Linda via I-86.
Its interesting to know where we are all situated! 

 Winter weather can be so beautiful.
To some it is stark and plain but to me it is special.
The winter photos are not black and white, I took them in color but because the snow has covered everything they seem to be black and white.
In winter the wood of the trees stands out and shows how pretty it is.
The various evergreen trees and shrubs takes a more prominent place in the winter world.
On icy days they sparkle and glitter with crystalline ice.

One of many Holly Trees on the property flocked compliments of nature.

There is a special silence to winter you don't find in any other season.

It is a time for meditation and pondering things in your heart.

In the yard Pine boughs are heavy with snow. 

Snowy day. See the boat? There are more boats than cars around here.

  

Skies seem bluer on sunny winter days.
Winter is jewel-like with vibrant crystal-like white, deep browns , vivid reds and greens but summer is pastel with soft blues,pinks, yellows and greens. 

Summer 2017: Here is a panorama of the cove by my house. You will have to click it to see it full size.

Some days are interrupted by a gathering thunder storm. The storm's approach is beautiful as the sky darkens and lowers to meet the sea.
The phragmites, over 10 feet tall, reaches out to heaven.

Phragmites against  the gathering storm.. Summer 2017

More pastels of blue and pink and muted grays surround those who love the great outdoors.

This is taken the summer before Hurricane Sandy. The pier was destroyed

Joining with Debbie for Friday Foto Friends.

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