First snowfall of 2024-2025

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We had our first snowfall of the year today. It looked like there was a fair bit, but when I took out the garbage the driveway was clear and so was Holbrook Road. It’s pretty much all gone now, except for bits on grassy surfaces. I usually take a picture in the garden or in the meadow, but this time it was such a light snowfall I just took a picture of this leaf on what little snow there was. Although there wasn’t much snow it’s still a miserable cold, windy, rainy/snowy day so I’ve decided to stay home today.

Taken with a Sony A7IV and Samyang 45mm f1.8

A Tree

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This tree stands on what was once Rockwood Hall, the home of William Rockefeller, the brother of John Davison Rockefeller with whom he co-founded Standard Oil.

I’m not sure what kind of tree it is (some people have suggested that it’s a willow, but I’m not convinced). I’ve photographed it a number of times before and have never been satisfied with the result. I’m not entirely satisfied with this one either, but at least it’s better than the others.

Taken with a Sony RX100 M3