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The Last of Winter

Posted on May 8, 2025May 5, 2025

I know it’s late spring now, and the landscapes where I live are showing the promise of warmth and new growth again. But I wanted to share some photos from a dusky afternoon walk I went on in late January with my family and dog just to show the duality of the land where I live. It’s amazing how much can change in a matter of a few months – from frost crystals to fiery flowers.

I’ll be publishing a post on hiking at Summit Creek with my aunt soon, which will show more recent spring photos from my adventure. Stay tuned :)

Beautiful late-afternoon light on our dog Freya. © Hazel Raine, 2025
Ice crystals on dried grass. © Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
Light playing on the dust across the ice. © Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
I love the patterns in these crystals. © Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
The colours from this day are so soothing: golden yellows, calm slate-blue and -grey. © Hazel Raine, 2025
A tiny snail shell resting on the ice. © Hazel Raine, 2025
I loved the shadows and reflections here. © Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
© Hazel Raine, 2025
Last light before evening. © Hazel Raine, 2025

8 thoughts on “The Last of Winter”

  1. Gramps says:
    May 8, 2025 at 11:17 am

    Thanks Hazel for enshrining the yearly renewal after our environment rested over the winter months. Witnessing the leaves greening the landscape catapults me into action.

    I am curious what your thoughts are on the sinuous pattern in the mud under the water of Photo 6.

    Reply
    1. hazelraine says:
      May 10, 2025 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks for your comment! That pattern was from Tim undulating his feet on the ice, pretending to skate. I thought it made for an interesting photo. The pattern showed up well since the ice surface was so dusty.

      Reply
  2. Nancy says:
    May 8, 2025 at 3:25 pm

    You’ve captured the world as it’s waking from a long slumber.

    Reply
    1. hazelraine says:
      May 10, 2025 at 4:17 pm

      It’s such a beautiful time of year <3

      Reply
  3. Mama Bear says:
    May 9, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    Love the close ups of the ice crystals and the shell captured in the ice.

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    1. Grampa Bill says:
      May 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks for capturing and sharing the beauty of late winter. My preference has been the warmth and colors of spring. See you soon!

      Reply
      1. hazelraine says:
        May 10, 2025 at 4:19 pm

        Spring is most certainly a captivating time of year. See you soon! <3

        Reply
    2. hazelraine says:
      May 10, 2025 at 4:18 pm

      I’m glad! I like those photos too <3

      Reply

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