Daily Photo: January 3, 2010

The serene Mayfield Valley, dusted gently with snow.

The serene Mayfield Valley, dusted gently with snow.

Another of the many shots from the upstairs window of our house at the time; from sunsets to autumn leaves and winter chill, the view was always beautiful.

Daily Photo: December 27, 2005

I love the way the sun is shining through the trees, late in the afternoon.

Visiting my wife’s family in New Jersey at the time, we all went out to a nearby park. There were barren trees all around us, the remnants of Autumn’s leaves on the ground, and a wonderful Winter sun looking down on us.

Daily Photo: December 22, 2010

It looks pretty, but I still wouldn’t skate on it.

This is only a small pond, frozen over completely. The really astonishing sight is when you see entire reservoirs completely solid. Yes – it gets cold here.