Sure, tons of snow and single-digit temperatures might make going about your day difficult, but you know what isn’t difficult, oddly enough?

Crawling around the yard in pajamas and a down jacket, photographing plants in snow and ice!

Taos in Winter 1

I was fascinated by the tiny ice crystals and the way the dead branches seemed to be reaching for the sun.

Taos yard in winter 2

Everything looks so crisp and clean.

Taos yard in winter 3

The ice crystals and translucent dried flower petals are delicate and beautiful.

Taos yard in winter 4

My hibernating maple tree looks as if it’s lit with tiny Christmas lights.

I’d been griping about winter, but now that the sun has come out I’m loving it. I hope you are too.

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