2.28 - Rte 42 Barn

2.28.13 Rte 42 Barn • © Margaret Helthaler

This rainy morning on the last day of February offered the perfect opportunity to capture an image of this old barn along Rte 42 in Grahamsville. It always catches my eye when I drive by and I didn't feel like venturing too far from my car this morning!

2.26 - In Between

2.26.13 In Between • © Margaret Helthaler

The frozen earth awaits the warm spring flood waters...

2.22 - Fair Barn in Winter

2.22.13 Fair Barn in Winter • © Margaret Helthaler

2.21 - Snow Squall

2.21.13 Snow Squall • © Margaret Helthaler

2.21.13 Lone Pine • © Margaret Helthaler

The temp barely reached the 20 degree mark this morning and the gusts of wind were bitingly cold - but the clean, crisp winter air was so refreshing...

2.20 - Fresh Snow

2.20.13 Fresh Snow 1 • © Margaret Helthaler

2.20.13 Fresh Snow 2 • © Margaret Helthaler

2.20.13 Fresh Snow 3 • © Margaret Helthaler

I enjoyed a wonderful walk off-road this morning - meandering through the freshly fallen snow.

2.15 - Sycamore Tree

2.15.13 Sycamore Tree • © Margaret Helthaler

I always admire this tall sycamore tree that stands near the corner of Rte 55A and Rte 55 - especially when it's branches are bare and it's white bark stands out in sharp relief against the gray-brown shades of winter.

2.14 - Winter Shades of Brown

2.14.13 Winter Shades of Brown • © Margaret Helthaler

Another cool, crisp sunny morning in the Catskills - made even better by the chocolates my husband left near my pillow before leaving for work. Happy Valentine's Day!

2.13 - Deer In The Morning Sun

2.13.13 Deer In The Morning Sun 1 • © Margaret Helthaler

2.13.13 Deer In The Morning Sun 2 • © Margaret Helthaler

We were watched closely during our walk this morning...

2.12 - Icy Waterfall

2.12.13 Icy Waterfall • © Margaret Helthaler

I do enjoy focusing on the smaller details in the landscape - such as these unique ice formations I discovered in a small ravine along the road. We enjoyed warmer temps this morning (high 30s) but the damp breeze had a bit of a bite to it...

2.11 - Icy Branches

2.11.13 Icy Branches • © Margaret Helthaler

Freezing rain this morning - I ventured as far as my front porch to capture the ice covered branches in the front yard.

2.9 - The Day After

2.9.13 The Day After • © Margaret Helthaler

We missed the brunt of Blizzard Nemo and only got about 4 or 5 inches of light powdery snow with little drifting. Saturday morning dawned cool, clear and bright.

2.8 - Waiting

2.8.13 Waiting • © Margaret Helthaler

I managed to get a walk in before the snow began to fall this morning. The air was damp and still - pregnant with a sense of waiting...

2.6 - A Wintry Mix

2.6.13 Winter Barn • © Margaret Helthaler

2.6.13 Icy Brook • © Margaret Helthaler

Walked in Sundown again this morning - this time along Greenville Road. It was a chilly 19 degrees with constant snow flurries.

2.5 - Roadside Icicles

2.5.13 Roadside Icicles • © Margaret Helthaler

Opted to walk along Peekamoose Road this morning in deference to morning traffic on less than optimum road conditions...

2.4 - Touch of Light

2.4.13 Touch of Light • © Margaret Helthaler

The wooded hills offer many soft shades of gray and brown in the shifting morning light.