Finger Lakes Wintery Day in January

Ouch! has it really been 5 weeks since I last posted.? Shame on me. But seriously, if I can defend myself (only I can do this), I survived the holidays, family obligations, retiring from my full-time job (what was I thinking) and now working hard to set up my own little business working from home. So please be patient with me, I do intend to get back on track here.

Here we are in January 09 waiting for another COLD and wintery spell this week. I've got some new photos and videos to share. so let's see if I can get them uploaded. Also there are some great fun winter things to do besides skiing if that's not your bag.

Need something fun to do this weekend? Try a sleigh ride at Granger Homestead on Sunday afternoons. There's even hot chocolate served after your snowy ride. There's movies and great theater productions at The Smith Opera House too. Or even better than that some good old fashioned comfort food like chicken pot pies to end the perfect winter day.

Here's some of my newest winter photos:

Here's my rugged "mountain men" out in the snow...although they didn't get farther than the back deck. Tough and rugged they are, Yessiree!

That's all ...more coming soon. INK off for now.

Winter Scenes in the Finger Lakes

No matter where I go or what the season, I love to take pictures of winter in the Finger Lakes. As the snow falls and the holidays approach, there's beautiful holiday lights and decorations everywhere. I have to admit, I'm not an outdoor winter enthusiast, you'll typically find me inside byt the fireplace with a good book and a glass of fine Finger Lakes wine. BUT...after a snowfall, I can't get outside fast enough with my camera to capture the breathtaking beauty of the freshly fallen, snow.

Here are just a couple of my favorites.

Ice crystals on the kitchen door. Brrrr it's cold out there this morning. The snow on the deck crunches under your feet.

The cardinals dance in the bushes and look like well-placed ornaments as they scramble to gather the sunflower seed falling from the living room window feeder above.

How about this sunset along Ontario Beach on Canandaigua Lake? I stopped one night on my way home from work, just to watch the sunset over the lake. It was so peaceful.

There's always something beautiful to photograph here. Next time, I 'll share some winter wild life photos.