Snow shadows, tiny tracks, and Queen Anne's Lace

It started out as just a Sunday afternoon walk on a sunny, late winter day. But the light was so perfect and the shadows on the snow so fascinating, that it quickly became more of a photo session. Oh, I still got my walk in, it just takes longer when the camera is along.

 


Walking trail through the sumac.



 


Can you guess what made this shadow?



In the spring, there will be trilliums on this hill.



                         

                                                  
                                                                      


 

   


An elm still holding on to it's leaves - maybe because it's in a protected spot.

 
Mouse? or chipmunk?  Did he almost get lost?