Monday, April 15, 2013

Freezing Rain/Our World

Birdhouse trimmed with icicles

Last Friday we woke up to a world coated with ice. Yep, it's April here just like where you live but it seems someone has forgotten to tell the weather people at Environment Canada. Enough already!

Birdfeeder

I honestly don't mind winter but it is time for spring!

Out on a limb

I have to admit the ice was pretty. Dangerous, but pretty.

Cultivated grass

And the ice lasted only a few hours.

Rose hip

Before I knew it, the ice had melted. But my camera and I captured a bit of the beauty first!
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54 comments:

  1. DianneApril 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I know it's cold and ice is dangerous but wow!! these shots are gorgeous

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  2. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    The weather was frightful but the photos are delightful. I shared some icy photos too.

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  3. AndyApril 15, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Can we blame this on Stephen Harper?

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  4. MadSnapperApril 15, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    i love those trimmed bird houses/feeders. looks like they were decorated for the holidays. gorgeous pics as always.

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  5. KateApril 15, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Wonderful shots of an unpleasant wintry blast. You're lucky that you don't mind winter; makes it easier to endure! Have a lovely and a warmer week!

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  6. DarlaApril 15, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Great ice shots. My favorite is the birdhouse, as someone said, it would make a great holiday card.

    Darla

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  7. CarverApril 15, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful shots. I wonder if this will be the end of the ice for you this winter.

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  8. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Brrr, I hope the inside of the birdhouse was warmer than the outside, great series!

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  9. JanetApril 15, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Glad it went away quickly, but these are pretty shots.

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  10. BirdmanApril 15, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I'm shivering here.

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  11. LowellApril 15, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    You have provided us with a beautiful paean to the lingering winter. I found a Canadian goose on the golf course yesterday. I asked why he hadn't flown back to Ontario. He said, "I've heard it's still too damn cold up there for any self-respecting goose, Canadian or otherwise!"

    Well, he did so say that! In fact, I'm gonna post a photo of him today sometime!

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  12. Buttons ThoughtsApril 15, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Oh it sure is pretty I found myself forgetting the danger and venturing out also to capture the beauty just as you did:) B

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  13. KathyApril 15, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I think we only had one day this past winter with icicles!

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  14. Pamela GordonApril 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    The ice is very beautiful along with it's danger of snapping tree limbs etc. Great shots! Thankful we only got a bit of snow out of that storm system!

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  15. rainfield61April 15, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Yes, winter is also waiting for spring for the shift change.

    Hello, hello, spring, where are you?

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  16. Penelope NotesApril 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Oh, you really captured some wonderful icy moments. Frosty weather this time of year is surely a “here’s your hat what’s your hurry” kind of guest this time of year!

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  17. RedPatApril 15, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Great catches EG!

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  18. TexWisGirlApril 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    really beautiful. glad it passed quickly!

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  19. KarenApril 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    The storm missed us! I love it when everything is coated in ice.

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  20. IndraniApril 15, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    And it is so hot here! :(

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  21. LONDONLULUApril 15, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    It's time for Spring indeed! But I'm glad you caught these beauties. (Our weather can't seem to make up it's mind, a few days of sun, then sudden unforecast grey and cold, sigh).

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  22. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥April 15, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Your picture is wonderful. Ice looks beautiful.
    Well, that winter is already over.
    Regards:)
    Lucia

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  23. GigaApril 15, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Widzę, ze wiosna nie tylko do nas się spóźniała. Dość już zimie. Zdjecia mimo iż lodowe, są bardzo ładne. Pozdrawiam.
    I see the spring not only to us was late. Enough of winter. Photos despite ice, are very nice. Yours.

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  24. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Oh my, that looks cold. Mind you the ice makes stunning photos though. I think I've never seen a bird's house with ice on it.

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  25. Suburban GirlApril 15, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Yes, it IS time for spring. I hope yours comes soon!

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  26. DeniseinVAApril 15, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Very beautiful but I know I would be wanting a good dose of spring by now, even though like you I don't mind the winter.

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  27. eileeninmdApril 15, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Wow, I am sure spring is headed your way. The icicles are very pretty, lovely captures.

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  28. Fun60April 15, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    That's just too much in April eventhough they are tremendous photos.

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  29. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Amazing images !

    Over here in Athens, Greece, it is about 70F during midday ;)

    Please have a good Tuesday.

    robert geiß

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  30. Photo CacheApril 15, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    it is beautiful though despite the hassles.

    over the weekend, blue skies here in NorCal around 70s but very breezy.

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  31. LowellApril 15, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Ahem. You might oughta check out Stone Creek this evening. You are mentioned specifically in relation to geese and Canada and East Gwillimbury.

    :)

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  32. Kerri FarleyApril 15, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    It sure is pretty!

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  33. Yogi♪♪♪April 15, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Seriously, freezing rain in April

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  34. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 15, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    You took some very 'cool' photos but I know you're ready for Spring! I hope that sunshine comes out and warms you this week! Sweet hugs!

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  35. genieApril 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Your unwanted ice storm actually produced some beautiful sights for a photographer. These are all so pretty. Hope the plants were not damaged. Thank goodness it is gone in our neck of the woods. genie

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  36. Esther JoyApril 15, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    There is such a delicate beauty to ice - and you captured it! We are finally getting spring in the Ozarks, and I am SOOOOO happy!

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  37. SnowcatcherApril 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Oh, man!!! I know that's so bad for the emerging plants, but what spectacular captures. Dangerous footing when you brave the ice to get shots like that, but what a reward!

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  38. Sylvia KApril 15, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Oh, SO cold, but so beautiful, EG!! I have to admit that I'd rather enjoy the beauty from a distance, though! Glad it didn't last TOO long! I'll use this as a reminder of how lucky I am just to have rain!! And it is raining now and the sun is shining?????

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  39. RandyApril 15, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    I know it's cold but it made for some wonderful shot.

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  40. Ruth HiebertApril 15, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    You did capture some gorgeous pictures.

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  41. VirginiaApril 15, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    OH yes, and you captured so well. I hope spring will find its way to you soon.
    V

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  42. StephanieApril 15, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    You captured some stunning shots of ice. Love all the shots.

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  43. Gail DixonApril 15, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    My goodness. I can't imagine still being frozen this time of year. Hopefully spring is just around the corner.

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  44. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! My favorite is your 2nd and last capture!
    (And I'm complaining about a drop in temp.in CA. Haha, I heard you say "Big Deal!")

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  45. Susan AndersonApril 16, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    There's something really strange about a birdcage with icicles hanging from it!

    =)

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  46. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    So very pretty - but I bet you're longing for some spring too...

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  47. JudyApril 16, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I had hoped we would get some of that freezing rain so I could take photos, but no such luck... Plain old snow and ice pellets...

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  48. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    You did get some beautiful ice shots -- but I have to admit that April snow and ice is NOT the part of Spring that I get homesick for down here in Florida!

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  49. kayerjApril 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    that makes for some great shots. We had a day of ice here too.

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  50. JoyfulApril 18, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    I love your icicle photos. But you're right. It's time for Spring!

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  51. amandaApril 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I am not a fan of freezing rain for the damage it does to trees, the dangers it creates on the roads, and sidewalks. (my grandma took a bad fall due to ice this winter.)
    But I LOVE it for it's photographic beauty. It's probably one of the most beautiful things.
    Great shots!

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  52. ZosiaApril 20, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    I heard. My friend in Bellfountain, near Orangeville, didn't have power for several hours. Good that it was not like the 1998 ice storm.

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  53. RoseMay 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I am so glad winter is gone for a while...before summer is over we will probably be looking forward to it though.

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  54. RoseMay 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I meant to say that last photo is wonderful....actually they all are. The last three are my favorites.

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