Picture of the day - February 28, 2008

"A light dusting of snow"

Photo by Rick Rouse. Like last year before it, this winter has brought very little snow to southwestern Virginia in spite of the fact that we have had some very cold weather from time to time. My snow shovel has spent the entire winter sitting in the garage just itching to be put to good use, but so far to no avail. I'm not complaining mind you, it's just that we could really use a couple of pretty hefty snowfalls to help pull our region out of an extended drought. What little snowfall we have received has been quite beautiful, and I have taken pictures to commemorate the event every time a "dusting" of the white stuff came to pay us a visit. Today's picture features a dusting of snow that added just the right amount of decoration to an otherwise bland patch of woods near my home. I really love the contrast between the white snow-covered logs and the brown leaves lying on the forest floor. Who knows, winter isn't over yet so we could still get a decent snow or two as we head towards spring. If we do, the snow shovel just might remain in "retirement", but my camera will be ready and waiting to catch all the wonderful "action"!     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron E. Trees Town: Spokane, WA Pretty pictures Rick! The colors are very nice. You sure are welcome to some of our snow. I wore our old shovel out and had to buy another one this year. I am glad to see it go.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"