Had to Improvise

Well, my last post indicated we were in for a little snow.  I was wrong...it was a lot of snow.  Unfortunately, I was snowed in for several days.  Yesterday after a second bout of the white stuff and a serious case of cabin fever, I was determined to get out in search of a few new images.  I didn't get far before though before realizing my vehicle was not quite able to take on the elements.  Next time I'll know to buy 4-wheel drive.  I did manage a couple of images though and ultimately chose to see what I could find within a few safe yards of the back door.  Deciding to focus on macro views I was able to isolate a couple of shots against the snowy backdrop. 

The image here of underbrush remnants of the recent summer is one such image.  The interest was the repetition of slender golden leaves showing the effects of the seasonal cycle, contrasted against the recent day's snow.  Another example of simple and interesting patterns in nature that surround us.