The other morning after a storm, I visited a local park to take photos of the snowfall on the nearby mountains. I got a little side-tracked with the birds, and then I noticed there were little hints of spring everywhere–lots of buds and a few sparse flowers blooming. The contrast between spring buds, dormant plants, green grass and trees, and snow was intriguing. I am sharing a couple of my shots here for Cee’s photo challenge – Flower of the Day (FOTD).
I have learned that in southern California, the only way to guarantee shots of snow on the mountains (before it melts), is to go out early. (In fact, as I write this, a lot of the snow has melted.) I ventured out to my park early in the morning, when it was still cold, but after all of the storm clouds had cleared. It was beautiful but also quite challenging to capture the right light.
After a little trial-and-error with the lighting, the only thing I could do was stand next to a shade tree on the hillside. The snow was so fresh, but the sun was also very bright.
I love being out in nature and finding contrasts in it. It helps to have my camera with me, although I think a few people that passed me on the trails thought I was crazy. It sure was cold enough, and I was the only one with a camera poking around the trees, bushes, and hillside.
Hope everyone has a peaceful weekend!
Peaceful at Dawn 
I love the your highlight on the transition from winter to spring. Amazing pics and always so detailed and articulate
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Thank you! 😊 I’m just excited for winter to be over. 🤣
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You are teaching me about the flowers and highlighting the beauty of the coming spring with gorgeous pictures! So nice to be in California! I wonder what other flowers will appear soon.
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Thank you! 😊 I’m keeping my eye (and camera) out for more flowers!
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Snow on the mountains and green grass. You have the best of both worlds.
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It really is! Although, I am happier to be down on the green grass than up in the cold snow. 😎
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Said like a true northern hemisphere resident. Me – living in the sub tropics, would rather have the snow – anytime.
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Ha! I would like to be in the sub-tropics. 😎
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We should swap! Lol
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Haha! 😎😎
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Such a lovely day after the storm and you have captured the wonders beautifully 🙂
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Thank you! 😊 We have even more flowers now, so I think spring is definitely on its way.
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