peaceful

peaceful, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Reflections of trees and snow in the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 27, 2008

camouflage

camouflage, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

My glove *almost* blends in with the bark of this red oak tree in the wildlife sanctuary at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 27, 2008

V for Victory

V for Victory, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Wonderfully curly birch bark at the wildlife sanctuary in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 27, 2008

almost hidden

almost hidden, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A birdhouse hides among the branches at the wildlife sanctuary in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 27, 2008

shadow & pattern

shadow & pattern, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The floor of the gazebo on the playground at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on January 25, 2008

vertabrae

vertabrae, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A little bit of fun at the playground: under the rock-climbing wall, there is a fake dinosaur skeleton. It's archaeology in plastic! Taken at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on January 25, 2008

orange and yellow

orange and yellow, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Some more color for a colorless world. Beautiful tulip, taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 5, 2007

Annapolis courthouse

Annapolis courthouse, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The lovely old courthouse in Annapolis, Maryland, where my brother was married. Taken on June 29, 2007

pink tulips

pink tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

It's a very cold day here in New England, so I thought some spring color would be cheering. Taken at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 12, 2007

kind

kind, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The face of Our Lady of Fatima at the shrine in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 13, 2008

white on white

white on white, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Snow on birch at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on January 16, 2008

holes

holes, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Icicles form in the holes on the playscape at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on January 16, 2008

climbing

climbing, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

There's still some green amongst the white and brown of winter. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on January 13, 2008

wall of white

wall of white, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another shot of that incredible snow from yesterday. Taken in the parking lot behind my office in East Longmeadow, MA, on January 14, 2008

into the woods

into the woods, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Heavy, wet snow covers the trees in East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on January 14, 2008

face

face, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another stone angel at the cemetery in West Springfield, MA. Taken on January 12, 2008

winged

winged, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Angel in the old cemetery off Elm Street in West Springfield, MA. Taken on January 12, 2008

curls

curls, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Yucca in the snow at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 5, 2008

reckoning

reckoning, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another shot of that gorgeous sunset the other day. Taken at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on January 6, 2008

prudence

prudence, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Red oak leaf lays in the snow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 6, 2008

faithful

faithful, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another shot of yesterday's magnificent sunset. Taken at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on January 6, 2008

exuberance

exuberance, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This beautiful sunset drew me out of the house this afternoon to capture its glory. Taken at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on January 6, 2008

dome

dome, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Inside the pavilion on a playground in Westfield, MA. Taken on January 5, 2008

snowy elm

snowy elm, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Snow outlines the branches on this elm tree at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 1, 2008.

Compare to the pic I took of the same tree on August 11, 2007:

monochrome

monochrome, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Winter washed out in blue at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on January 1, 2008

tracks

tracks, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The tracks left by the snowblower made an interesting pattern on the sidewalk. Taken in front of Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on December 31, 2007

Happy New Year!

clearing, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

As the sky cleared after yesterday's snow, I took this pic in front of the Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. Taken on December 31, 2007

ready, aim...

ready, aim..., originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A toy soldier readies to fire his cannon. Taken at Bright Nights, Forest Park, Springfield, MA on December 29, 2007.

Compare it to the one I took on October 20 in the same place, when they were setting up:

trees of light

trees of light, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely lit trees at Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield, MA. Taken on December 29, 2007

lovely

lovely, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I had to pull off the road to capture this lovely sunrise this morning. Taken along route 220 in Westfield, MA on December 28, 2007

Happy Holidays!

in a row, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Frosted evergreens herald winter at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 15, 2007

chapel

chapel, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Happy Winter Solstice! Snow-covered chapel taken at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on February 3, 2007

looking back

looking back, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Looking through the covered bridge at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 15, 2007

icicles

icicles, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Icicles decorate the eave of the restroom building at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 15, 2007

mill house

mill house, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another shot of this picturesque mill house, this time covered in snow. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on December 15, 2007

impression

impression, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

An oak leaf leaves an impression in the ice. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on December 15, 2007

snowy wreath

snowy wreath, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Mother nature adds frosting to this seasonal touch at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 13, 2007

elm tree

elm tree, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

First snowstorm of the season! The snow makes the branches of this elm tree stand out. Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on December 13, 2007

swings

swings, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Swings on the playground at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on December 10, 2007

rowan berries

rowan berries, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Bright berries against a pastel sky in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 8, 2007

wet oak leaves

wet oak leaves, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Ice drips from oak leaves after the storm. Taken at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on December 10, 2007

coy

coy, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This goose decided that I must have a treat for him, because he followed me around yesterday for the longest time, even trying to eat my boots. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on December 8, 2007

oak shadows

oak shadows, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

An oak leaf throws long shadows on the snow in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on December 8, 2007

smooth & rough

smooth & rough, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Smooth ice contrasts with rough wood on a picnic table at Heritage Park in East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on December 7, 2007

rabbit on the merry-go-round

rabbit on the merry-go-round, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A bit of whimsy for a cold day: this rabbit was on the merry-go-round at the Westside Taste of the Valley in West Springfield, MA. Taken on June 9, 2007

dood!

dood!, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Geese emerge from beneath the bridge at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on November 11, 2007

icy leaf

icy leaf, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Our first winter storm: this leaf, and everything else, is coated in ice. Taken along the path in East Longmeadow, MA on December 3, 2007

gnarled

gnarled, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love this twisty, turny, curly tree. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on November 25, 2007