I’m out for a hike in the woods on this frosty December morning. It’s about twenty below (F) out here, so I’m quite encumbered with layers of clothing. It gives it all a surreal feeling, like I’m walking on the moon.
The snow under my feet makes the same crunching sound as my corn flakes did earlier. My breath freezes instantly on my beard.
I feel sorry for the deer and other animals out here that have to endure this cold for months to come. I know they have winter coats, but so do I, and I’m freezing already!
I crunch my way along, wondering how snakes could possibly survive this.
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when out in the snow
at twenty below, even
your shadow turns blue
–Photos by me
Wow beautiful pics and wonderful description of the scene!
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Thank you, Dave, I really like your photos!
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I LOVE Snow. đ I worry about animals out in the cold too. I’ve left food out for the birds etc.
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Yea, sometimes it’s 40 below, that’s got to suck!
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Gosh yes that is COLD.
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Where are you?
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In Minnesota near the Canadian border
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I always heard it was cold up there…beautiful but cold
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Beautiful part of the country but I wouldn’t be out walking in -20° temperatures. Brave!
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Can’t help it… Gotta keep up the nature hikes, good for the soul.đ
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How do your fingers and toes fare?
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Good choppers (gloves) and boots are a must. A few years ago, we actually hit 60 below–people were coming from all over to camp outside for a thrill!
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I love this. The picture is as good as the poem. I like how you told a story before the poem.the picture is perfect photography.,
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Thank you, Connetta! Haibuns are fun to write. đ
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never imagined , just walking in the snow has this much deep beautiful observation . while crunching snow and capturing nature comes out as beautiful poem cracking internet đ very nice observation.
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Thank you, Astro!! đ
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All in all a wonderful post. The photo, the words and the thoughts.
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Thank you so much, Rupali! (I hope that’s your name, never heard it before)
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That’s my name đ
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