Winter is present every day of this month. Cold weather brings ice and snow ... along come blizzards with their blinding winds and driving snow. And of course after the storms have passed, what would winter be without bone chilling blue sky days? By the end of the month, winter even drives me to take a vacation to the sunny south ... Wisconsin.
Hanging Icicles
January 28, 2005
An array of icicles hangs from a rusting exhaust vent.
Symbols of America
January 27, 2005
The American flag and Starbucks ... do more visible symbols of America exist?
Connecting the Midwest
January 27, 2005
A small part of the fleet of planes that helps connect the American midwest.
Tree Shadows
January 26, 2005
Strong mid-day light and fresh snow make for a naturally occurring high contrast scene.
Winging It
January 26, 2005
Though I'm sure it is just an illusion, it looks as if this jetliner is flying with only one engine working.
Determined Winter Cyclist
January 26, 2005
This determined winter cyclist has obviously struggled long enough, and has resigned himself to walking instead of riding.
One Weird Wacky Weed
January 22, 2005
I'm not quite sure how this weed got so bent, but long past its prime, it is still standing.
Weathered Tree in a Blizzard
January 22, 2005
This tree, weathered by time and prevailing winds stands against a harsh Canadian blizzard.
Friendly Bird, Hungry Bird
January 21, 2005
At first I thought this little cutie was just a friendly bird ... then I realised it was simply a hungry bird. At least it doesn't drool.
Keep Out ... Please
January 21, 2005
This high fence topped with barbed wire gets the point across quite succinctly ... keep out!
Toxic Smoke?
January 20, 2005
Though it looks like some strange form of toxic smoke, it is just regular (toxic) smoke illuminated by early morning sunshine.
Pointing Up
January 19, 2005
It seems that all branches on this tree are pointing up ... and some are even working as effective snow traps.
A Tree's Shadow
January 18, 2004
A distinct shadow is splashed onto a residence building on the Humber College campus by this tree.
Basketball in the Snow
January 8, 2005
With the NHL lockout, it seems that Canadian children are beginning to search for other wintertime activities. I'm not sure whether or not outdoor winter basketball will catch on though.
Old Wood on a Snowy Day
January 8, 2005
This old, aged wood has surely seen many snow storms before, and will hopefully last through several more.
Three Tree Trunks
January 7, 2005
These three tree trunks are standing unusually close together. Maybe they are snuggling, trying to keep warm on a cold winter day.
Snow Covered Path
January 5, 2005
A snow covered path meanders through the bush on an abandoned railway bed.