Sunday, April 27, 2014

SOME SCENES FROM YESTERDAY

The mountains had snow - it didn't fall where we are (about 4700 feet) but it did just a ways up.  We went up to about 6000 feet and there was quite a bit of snow - maybe 4 to 6".  Pretty good for this time of year.

I wanted to take my camera out and get some photos.  We had our grandson with us and although we didn't even think to take his sled - he still had fun in the snow.  Depending on what part of the mountain it was - the snow was melting fast in some areas, not so much in others where it didn't get as much sun.











This western bluebird - really showed up in this first pic - i guess because of the background and almost looks metallic - don't know why - i'm just learning how to use the various functions of the camera.




These shots of the bluebird were taken from quite a ways below the tree.  



Here is Cayden enjoying the snow



There were three ducks that I took photos of - they were on the snow bank - they turned out nice and i'll post them later.






This is in a place called Arrowbear which is about 15 miles up the mountain.



The pond is only filled after rain or snow - we came by here a few months ago before we had rain and it was as dry as could be.  Scenic now but not so much later.






Houses along the way that got a lot of snow melt during the day.  In spring - the snow doesn't stay long.






Finding birds to practice on.  I was pretty far away for this pic.









2 comments:

cat's momma said...

That was fun seeing all the snow pictures the bird pictures and Cayden playing in the snow! You got some beauties!

Out of Sight L said...

oh Sandy you live in Paradise, I envy you so much and I'm thrilled that you share your photos, thanks for that x