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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Gratitude for the Surprise of Snow!

Until I moved to the Colorado mountains almost two decades ago, I didn't realize how important winter snow was to the health of the forests. We've had less than half of our normal snowfall this winter, which could mean a wildfire disaster this summer.

With that in mind, you can perhaps understand how thankful I was to wake up to a surprise of a thick layer of snow on our world.

It was so beautiful. I hopped out of bed for sunrise and captured these photos. To the east...


And to the west... The Continental Divide is on the bald snowy mountains on the horizon. I love the purple hue due to the alpenglow.

From higher in the air but still pointed to the west... more of the Divide was unveiled.

Looking straight down on us... I can see myself in the photo but I bet that no one else can pick out the black dot. It was as cold as it looks - about 17°F. I couldn't feel my fingers by the end of the flight.

After that early start to the day, Shyla and I headed out into the forest after sunrise, with me pedaling my fat bike. It was glorious! We've barely had the chance to enjoy snow this winter.

I love my riding partner. She can melt me with her eyes.
We are both so thankful for the fun, beauty, and moisture of the snow!

27 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    We are being told there's more cold to come... won't be as pretty as this! YAM xx

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  2. wow, purple snow. so beautiful. i am thinking mother nature dumped your snow on the NE this year. glad you got a late snow. i had not thought about NOT having snow being a problem.

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  3. Those are such amazing photos, you even make snow look good! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  4. Amazing colors. Interesting you got snow, it’s been all sunshine and clear skies here. This winter has been weird everywhere, not enough snow.

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  5. What beautiful pictures of your snowy landscape. We think we spotted the dot that is you near your house.

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    1. I'm glad that you could see the dot. It's small, isn't it?

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  6. What a beautiful surprise and a great way to start the day.

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  7. Oh my word...................what breathtaking photos. Your photography skills delight me.
    Hugs Cecilia aka Madi's mom

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  8. Still morning air, perfect time to go high for those fantastic photos.Too cold to have your fingers on those controls, I could see you too, super clear lens.

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  9. What beautiful photos and what fun to play in the end of April snow!

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  10. I can't say I'd enjoy snow at this point, but it sure is beautiful! Plus I know how much you need it. I probably would have used that cold and snow as an excuse to hibernate, but I'm not one bit surprised that you got right out there! :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  11. The mountains and snow are so beautiful! Add Shyla in there and WOW!!!!!
    KZK

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  12. Purrfectly gorgeous photos but I must admit, I'm thankful that spring is finally showing up. We just finished our fourth winter and The Tribe of Five wants to get out on the upstairs porch in the catio and enjoy the sunshine!
    Purrs & Head Bonks,
    Tucker & The Tribe of Five

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  13. Wow,,, wow,,, so beautiful
    love
    tweedles

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  14. Without a doubt we spotted you:) LOL

    The weather guys keep telling us we are already so far behind on moisture for the year, so little snow, and hot summer on the way. Guess the sprinkler system will be getting a workout.

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    1. I'm waving to you too! Glad that you picked me out. I'm almost the only non-white object in the photo which is probably helpful! Waves to you!

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  15. Yes it is important to get all that winter snow. What a beautiful place to live.

    Shyla is beautiful.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. ♥

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  16. Great photos. I enjoyed the perspective from above. It was a beautiful morning.

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  17. Even when we got 17 inches of new snow ten days ago, we all loved it. We are snow lovers and in some ways it is sad it is already gone. Yours looks beautiful.

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  18. I saw you!!!! (though, I kinda figured it would be near your house...is that cheating??? ☺)
    OMD, that looks so beautiful!!! I am so jealous! It was 82 the other day, and I am just not ready for Summer...at ALL!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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    1. That's not cheating. It's using your brains, Ruby, and we all know how smart you are!

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  19. Such wonderful photos! Glad you got more snow. Although we did not get as much snow in the valleys as we did last year I think the snow pack in the mountains was close to normal. We have enjoyed beautiful spring weather this week!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

    pee es
    Yes the heart in the grass was totally accidental. In fact it was plain to see looking out our back window but outside from a different angle it was different, like it was meant just for us to see

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  20. I'm late but I think I spotted you by the house. Such a tiny dot. So pleased you had some snow again. Yay that you both got to enjoy the day in the snow.
    Kiersten

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