Yesterday, we drove on Wildlife Drive at the Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge as the sun was setting. The sunset was not terribly exciting, but as soon as the golden orb dipped below the horizon, the sky lit up in wonderful shades of vermillion, orange, yellow, and purple.
Sunset at Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. If you look carefully, you’ll see some ducks still searching for dinner
Today, we woke up to a light snow falling gently over everything, including our deck. This mourning dove sat on a rail covered with snow for a long time, probably asking why I had not yet replenished the bird feeder.
Mourning Dove sitting stoically as snow fell on it
Advertisements
Dramatic sunset skies Hien !
Love those illusionary nuances in the overwhelming cloud formations and the ruffled feathers of the patiently sitting mourning dove ! Your well-worded commentaries made the photos more exciting ! Doda 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you, Doda! These kinds of sunsets don’t happen too often in our neighborhood, so as soon as I see one I have to get out my camera…
LikeLiked by 1 person
And you have to be quick as it is a matter of secs sometimes …
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a stunning sunset! I love the bird who does look as though waiting patiently. Either that or just not certain what to make of all of the snow!
LikeLike
You are right. We did not get much snow, only an inch or so, but enough to cover everything in white, and throw the birds off.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What fantastic colors!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The colors were indeed fantastic, luscious. Thanks for stopping by.
LikeLike
And your excuse was …?
[grin]
LikeLike
I was away for a day, just got back into the house, and saw the dove waiting and snow falling. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
So then you rushed right out and filled it, of course.
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a stunning sunset scene and a peaceful morning to wake up to… 🙂
So very beautiful post, Hien!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a contrast indeed. Thank you, Amy!
LikeLike