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Nature Walk: Silent Snow

Posted on February 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM by Taylor Eisenhauer

“Like magic or perhaps a miracle a drop in temperature can turn rain into pristine snow falling in silence and layering every branch, twig and blade of grass.  Conifers, whether they are pines, spruces, firs or cedars seem to show it best with gently drooping boughs.” – Carl Kurtz

“Like magic, or perhaps a miracle, a drop in temperature can turn rain into pristine snow falling in silence and layering every branch, twig and blade of grass. Conifers, whether they are pines, spruces, firs or cedars seem to show it best with gently drooping boughs.”  – Carl Kurtz

If you are interested in purchasing a print of this photo or requesting information on possible use of any of our “Nature Walk” photographs, please contact Carl Kurtz at cpkurtz@netins.net. View our other Nature Walk posts!

Taylor

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