A Frosty Day

Although we haven't had any snow yet this year, we've had a few days of freezing fog which makes for some beautiful winter scenes. These are from a walk at different points in the river this morning. Maralee

The Fog Lifts

The freezing fog that has been hanging over us for the past few days lifted yesterday leaving us with beautiful frosted trees.  Most of these were taken from my office in the morning.  As the sun came up and the fog was lifting, there was a beautiful golden glow surrounding the area.  Once the fog …

Pogonip

\ˈpä-gə-ˌnip\ a dense winter fog containing frozen particles that is formed in deep mountain valleys of the western United States I learned a new word today . . . and this is what we've been having here in Central Oregon the past few days. And it is beautiful!!! Maralee

Early Morning Frost

I went to the park early this morning hoping to photograph some steam coming off the river.  The nights have been very cold and the last few mornings I could see the steam/fog hovering over the river.  Not so today though.  But there was frost on the ground and plants so I was able to …

Frozen Fog

We've had a couple of days of freezing fog resulting in a lot of frost and ice crystals covering everything.  While it's not fun to be out in, it makes everything look like a winter wonderland.  I took these photos outside of my office window when the sun first started to come out and everything …