Stairs to Where?

Days like this I just love the view. Light house in the background.

My First Place Ribbon

I entered this photo of mine in the Porter County Master Gardeners Association Photo contest, which was held @ the Porter County Fairgrounds last Weekend, and I won First Place in the category Wildlife in the Garden.  It will be on display for the whole month of February along with all the other category winners at the Valparaiso Public library. :-)

A lot of snow.

We have had a lot of snow and this hawk was looking most the day for food.  He was not a happy thing at all.

Lake Michigan Ice Shelf

Ice Forming Along Lake Michigan

Early January brings ice to the shore of Lake Michigan. Winds drive the floating pieces of flow ice toward the shore, while waves create mounds of shelf ice that will eventually reach over 15 feet tall. These mounds appear very attractive to visitors, almost inviting to climb upon, but hidden beneath their frozen exterior lies danger. A 15 foot thick block of shelf ice may have parts that are only inches thick. Beware please do not walk on the ice shelf.

On the road. Iphone shots

Beautiful Sky!
Busy on the road till next time ~Peace~

Fog, Cold and Ice

St Episcopal Church

St Episcopal Church doors very festive. :)