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| The tall white pine stands guard over its progeny as if to offer them protection from the storm |
When I first stepped outside the door it was like leaving the wardrobe and entering the world of Narnia. I so remember the impression left on me by that scene in the movie. I remember as a child waking one morning to an unexpected winter wonderland... it's an experience one doesn't soon forget. It has been a very long time since we've had a good snow storm and this was to be the start of just such an event. As I shot these photos the air was full of falling snow despite the fact that it doesn't show up in the pictures. Now, a couple hours later, the branches have three inches of the sticky white stuff with almost six inches on the ground... it truly is a beautiful sight. Walk through the gardens with me if you wish... Larry
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| The snow attaches itself to every twig, providing a tracery not unlike fine lace |
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| The Tanyosho pine sparkles in white like dozens of miniature starbursts |
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| The garden closes in under the calming presence of white |
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| Virtually the only presence of color in the gardens this night... the orange of Hamamelis Jelena... |
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| ... and the yellow of Arnold Promise |
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| Amongst the white birches, burlap protectors shield the Japanese maples from the storm |
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| The blue fence retreats from the north, signaling the wind's direction this night |
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| Snow laden conifers frame the image of a cosy spot offering protection from the storm |
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| The English oaks stubbornly retain their foliage despite whatever the winter throws at them |
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| Conifers bow down, providing shelter for the rabbits that live beneath their wings |
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| As I write, six inches of new snow have fallen, preparing for spring with its vital moisture |
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