Ice on pond at G Patterson Studio located in Nacogdoches Texas.
It has been quite cold the past few days. Nacogdoches is not quite use to this type of weather. We had plumbers out to our house to fix problems with one of those on-demand hot water heaters that froze. I think they are thankful for the work but may be wishing the same we are wishing, and that is warm weather.
When I came into the studio Tuesday morning, I could hear the trickle of water back in the garden. Beyond my skin saying retreat for a warm environment, I veered off my normal path to the studio to examine the sound of water. It was about 18° that morning with an expected high just below freezing. There must have been some moisture from the previous night because as I walked, I could hear the grass under foot crack and pop as if frozen.
As I approached the pond, I could see the shimmer of sunlight bouncing off of the what was once water. Now frozen to about 1/2 inch thick ice. The falls were still running but with every splash, they were producing some fantastic ice sculptures on the rocks below. Cold but most defiantly still beautiful.
Warmth will come again and we will all be wishing for cooler temps.
Before we know it, we will be rocking 100° plus days which seem to stay with us much longer than cold. Are you ready for March/April? Spring is one of my most favorite seasons with March and April just about as perfect as it can get in East Texas.
However, by the end of this week, we are expected to be back in the mid to upper 60’s. Until then, enjoy this photo I captured with my trusty Nikon.
Enjoy,
Greg Patterson, Certified Professional Photographer