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We did discover, however, just how unique our position was: from the road and slightly lower elevations we got a look at hilltops similar to ours. Off in the distance, across a valley, we spied what, at first, seemed to  be snow-capped mountains. No, not mountains at all but the very hills we live in — the tops only just high enough to catch freezing fog on their trees. Anything below the critical elevation was typicaly winter-bare. A remarkable sight.

I took another winter photo-walk in our neighborhood, again with the new lens and the old Canon Digital Rebel, re-photographing some of Friday's discoveries; this time with clear blue sky and bright late-day sunlight to enhance the view. Clearly visible were the plate-shaped ice deposits on trees and shrubs. The frosting was beautiful by itself but gave added hold to the light, dry snow that fell and resulted in several days of amazing winter scenes.

Though it was very cold here last night (10F degrees) winds have kicked up and the snow coats have begun to fall from our trees.  We did have splendid sights here, thanks to our unique position. While we often wish we lived someplace else, where we are occasionally has its high points.