Monday, February 22, 2010

Winter Hike and Drive









Today was a gorgeous sunny day in Argyll. I took the opportunity to go for a hike and a drive. Winter is still here temperature-wise, but hints of Spring are beginning to show as the warmth of the sun heats the ground.
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6 comments:

  1. David T. MacknetFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Some very beautiful shots!

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  2. A Frolicsome MindFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    These pictures are breathtaking. Wow. I'd say you've got a great eye for some great shots. I love the close ups of the snow/ice. I can't believe it looks like that. I guess I've never seen it close enough to notice how it can settle that way. I want to be on whatever road you were on. Sure does look a little different over here in the plains. Sad face here. My favorite shots are of the tree and the last one but I love them all. Thank you.

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  3. Prairie Girl WandererFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks D, it's easy taking beautiful pictures of such a great subject :)

    Hey B,
    The snow and ice up on the hills was more like hoarfrost. It was coating most of the landscape up on the shady bits of the hill and I was lucky to get a few shots as examples. The road I was on is just a little single track road (about 7 miles long) from Barcaldine to Bonawe. I have been along it severla times, but always going in the other direction. This time when I came around the corner with the view of Loch Etive below, it was simply breathtaking.

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  4. TheChieftessFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Love the closeups of the snow and rocks, and the snow on the sprig...I've never seen snow crystals so evident!!! And the top pic's a stunner!!!

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  5. Prairie Girl WandererFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    The snow/ice crystals were coating everything up on the hills I was hiking. It was lovely! New snow/sleet is expected the next fews days (starting tonight). I wonder if it will bring new photogenic frost? :) The top pic, features Ben Cruachan and Loch Etive, my favorite subject as I see it everyday and its' mood changes all the time. Plus it just lovely!

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  6. A Frolicsome MindFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    Thanks for clearing up the hoarfrost. I learned something new. :O) Very beautiful as are all of the other things pictured here. Jealous-that about sums up my feelings. Seeing your photos just makes me want to flee Lawton. Tear here.

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