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Red Cedar River - Williamston

3/25/2014

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It's hard to believe it is March 25 and it is still this cold. We had snow this morning, and the low temperature tonight is supposed be 5 degrees Fahrenheit. We are beyond the six more weeks of winter the groundhog predicted. We are somewhere around week eight. 

The good news is the temperatures have been warm enough to melt most of the snow. Of course, the snow melt caused the rivers to rise. From the ice on the bottom of the trees, it looks like the Red Cedar has crested. That left some cool looking ice formations for me to photograph. 
The rapids are becoming visible again.
I wonder if the ice will pull this tree down
An ice creature with orbs suspended beneath it
Another ice creature crawling out of the river
Without context, this could be on the ocean
At least there is a little green
These trees show how high the water got
Part of the flood plain is still frozen
The red branches provide a little more color in the rather bleak landscape
The branches all have icicles
Thanks for stopping by.

Rob
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Snow - Williamston

2/9/2014

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We have had a lot of snow and brutally cold weather this winter. Most people are probably tired of the cold and the snow. I know I am. However, I decided to take the dog for a walk today and look for the beauty in the snow. Here are a few photos.
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These are very short snow dunes, but they cast long shadows this time of year.
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The river flows under overhanging ice and snow.
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The river is frozen over once it gets past the rapids.
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The Red Cedar River is frozen until it reaches the rapids.
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The river gathers a little momentum here.
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The Red Cedar River flowing into the sunset.
Thanks for stopping by.

Rob
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Miscellaneous - Lansing & Williamston

12/8/2013

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Squirrel

Early last week as I walked past the Capitol, I noticed this little squirrel with a white tail. It was unusual, so I had to stop and take a photo. 
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Seeing this little guy reminded me that several years ago, there were some white squirrels a few miles from our house. They were even more unusual, but I was never able to get a picture of them. 

Red Cedar River

One of my favorite spots in Williamston is the Red Cedar River. I have taken quite a few photos there over the years. It is especially interesting in the winter. Because of the rapids, the water keeps moving, but as it splashes, the water freezes in interesting shapes.
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This limb sticking out over the river catches the splashes and the water freezes.
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The ice is coating the rock on the far shore.
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This small limb hangs down just far enough to gather ice from the water that splashes on it.
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Various pieces of detritus collecting ice.
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Here is a closer look at the ice covered limb.
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Here are a couple of diehard Oregon fans. That water is too cold for me!
Thanks for taking a look,
Rob
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    Robin Roberts

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