Monthly Archives: December 2011

Frosty Friday

Posted on December 19, 2011 by krikitarts

We’ve had some beautiful frost for the past three mornings.  Looking at the ground with the rising sun behind it was like seeing a landscape sprinkled with diamond dust.  On Friday morning I was able to go out for a … Continue reading →

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Warm wishes for the cold season, Part 5

Posted on December 15, 2011 by krikitarts

As promised, this post will conclude my review of some of the warm-weather critters who have come to me for portraits this year.  I started small with the four previous posts in the series, and now I’ll share the fruits … Continue reading →

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Warm wishes for the cold season, Part 4

Posted on December 14, 2011 by krikitarts

Continuing my project of reviewing my favorite photos of little folk for 2011, here are what I believe will be the final nine.  At least one more post will follow, presenting larger fauna—birds, mammals, and one amphibian. During a picnic … Continue reading →

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Warm wishes for the cold season, Part 3

Posted on December 10, 2011 by krikitarts

Here is the promised third set of memories of some of the little ones that came my way during the course of the warmer months behind us this year.  I am planning one more post soon of the larger animals … Continue reading →

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Warm wishes for the cold season, Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2011 by krikitarts

I had some problems yesterday uploading the photos I wanted to post, reflecting back on warmer times earlier in the year, and so here is the second set of small fair-weather fauna.  One more set will follow shortly.

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Big birds back

Posted on December 9, 2011 by krikitarts

As I went to put out the recycling this afternoon, I was delighted to find that our local gang of 18 turkeys was foraging on the eastern edge of our yard.  I slowly retreated back into the house, hastily affixed … Continue reading →

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Warm wishes for the cold season–Part 1

Posted on December 9, 2011 by krikitarts

As winter approaches with ominous portent (it dropped deep into the single digits three nights ago), I find myself reflecting back on a very interesting year, and especially to warmer times, although we do love this colder season, for its own … Continue reading →

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Snow nice with ice

Posted on December 4, 2011 by krikitarts

The first real snowfall arrived yesterday, very quietly.  It started with a very slight, light rain around noon, changing to thick snow as the afternoon faded toward evening.  The snow continued until nearly midnight and thanks to a complete lack … Continue reading →

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Leo up close & abstract

Posted on December 3, 2011 by krikitarts

Our Leo is the most beautiful and the sweetest cat I know.  He’s one of my favorite photo models, and I like to showcase him from time to time.  And it’s time again.  The first one, made today,  needs no … Continue reading →

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