Extremes

The difference a day can make--yesterday the leaves of a sweet gum tree caught my eye. They turn really late and the bright color just pops this time of year, especially when the leaves are all nestled in against the green underfoliage.
And of course, the heavy morning dew can't be passed up! Euphorbia leaves catch the drops so perfectly--nice round drops everywhere you look.

But this morning!! FROST!! YEA!!!! Everything was coated with a heavy thick rime and it was gorgeous out--freezing, but gorgeous.

I even had a skiff of ice in places on my little pond. The weather guys are talking about a couple more cold nights, so I am hoping for some more freezing. I may have to go ice puddle hunting, and go see if there's any good frost at the falls. It so rarely gets cold enough here that it's worth the early morning excursion.

Doesn't this look like a fern frond? Amazing what Mother Nature and Jack Frost do when they collaborate.