More of Finding the Beauty

After shoveling as much snow as I have this past week, I very much enjoyed the beauty along the lake on my way to John's house. He spent Friday night at my house, so when he was on his way back to Auburn so he could take his son to work, he noticed the awesome number of waterfowl along Route 38 near Auburn. He called me to let me know so I could drive that route as well in getting to his house for the rest of the weekend. Luckily they were still there when I came through. Awesome. There were Canada geese, Trumpeter and Royal White Mute swans and ducks also. Not a really good place to park, however, to get pics, but I managed to get a few shots anyway.

Finding the Beauty

Since I can't go to Costa Rica for awhile, I have to find some beauty in this ccccccold area of Upstate New York. I looked out my window a little while ago and could see the beginnings of the sunset and decided to brave the cold to go outside and capture it with my camera. It wasn't nearly as cold as it was on Sunday, luckily. I can't wait to complain of the heat!

Cold and Blustery Photo Day

Today was beautiful from the perspective of seeing--not so beautiful for taking pictures without gloves on! But I did get some good shots. I used the polarizing lens and I think it gives the pics too much of a brownish tinge. However, it is a learning experience. What do you think?