Winter Scenes

I finally got some time to get out and take some shots of our winter weather. We have been spoiled for the last five years with mild winters, and scant snowfall. Unfortunately those conditions are exactly what has put this area in a drought for several years. Even the mountains of southwest Colorado, which always get snowfall, have been far below average in the recent past. That has all changed this year. We have received three times our annual snowfall, along with some very frigid temperatures, in January alone. It seems the Lord is determined to end the drought completely in one season. We are due for more rain and snow in the region tonight.

This photo was taken at sunset just acrooss from my house. We live atop a large mesa where a lot of natural gas and oil wells exist. This fence borders the property of one of the energy companies here.

The above photo was taken at Brookside Park here in Farmington.

There are many bluffs, hills and mesas in the area where Farmington sits. We don't have the large pines and spruce which are just to the north of us in Colorado, but we do have lots of pinon pine, sage, etc.

I do not reccomend taking a picture while driving on roads which are beginning to ice up. :-)

In my time in Colorado, and in northwest New Mexico, I have driven over black ice, and snow-packed roads , have spun out many times, and even put two trucks into ditches. This gives you a little idea of what it's like.

I was at Kiwanis Park walking with my wife the other day and the contrast of the bright blue playground equipment against the winter backdrop caught my eye. It looks as if it is waiting patiently for Spring, and playful children.

I took several different angles of these trees. The shapes and textures intrigued me.

This scene is just around the bend from my home. I remember it was an incredibly clear and sunny morning, and also quite chilly,about six degrees I believe. Looks kind of "lunarish".

A final shot of Brookside Park, Farmington, New Mexico

There is more to come.

For His Glory Alone,

Chris P.