Walk and Click Wednesdays #24: Winter Color

It's time for Walk and Click Wednesdays! We are growing! It's so exciting to see all of you getting out, taking pictures, and linking up here. Be sure to tell your friends how much fun it is ... they will get a bit of exercise and discover their surroundings in a whole new way. Let's encourage more folks to follow your lead.

I made it out for a walk this week around McKay Lake in Broomfield, Colorado before the weather closed in and the temperature dropped. I even had a little bit of sunshine!

Who says you can't find color in the winter? Who says it's only grey and brown? Oh, I know, those are the predominant colors, but I have discovered that finding color is even more special in winter because you have to look for it. And when you find it you think you've found the prize.

So this week I'm presenting a marathon photo post of winter color ... 25 images! I was so surprised that I got so many of my pictures from my walk that pleased me. I'd love it if you'd leave a comment and let me know your favorites.

#1: The trailhead to McKay Lake.

#2: The geese play follow-the-leader or maybe they're going home to those big houses on the horizon.

#3: Winter crawls over the mountains on cat's feet.

#4: This horse didn't get all his stockings on this morning or droopy drawers.

#5: Golden field of grass ... amber waves of grain.

#6: Puffy clouds over McKay Lake.

#7: Geese coming in for a landing.

#8: Kobi ... my trusty trooper and encourager.

#9: Ok, are these bulrush or cattails? I recently learned there is a difference. I can't tell.

#10: The blustery wind came in on the south shore.

#11: A winter branch-covered walk.

#12: Kobi and Spanky (French Bulldog) nose-to-nose and eyeball-to-eyeball ... a staring contest.

#13: What on earth did this gull find?

#14: The gull flies off with his prize. Love the blue feathers in his wings and red at his bill.

#15: Receding rooftops against a snowy mountain backdrop.

#16: Wow, I couldn't believe I caught this gull in flight against the mountains. Almost looks fake. No, it isn't Photoshopped. ;->

#17: Rusty brush against a blue winter sky.

 

#18: Dormant dried flowers ... I'm amazed how pretty these look.

#19: I don't know what this red-branched brush is, but I was attracted to the little buds.

#20: Rusty brush against a steely grey sky.

#21: The red-branched brush lining the walking path.

#22: Winter clouds continue to crawl in for the afternoon.

#24: The ice flow has begun to melt on McKay Lake.

#25: Orange growth grows among the bricks.

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I look forward to seeing you here for Walk and Click Wednesdays. Can't wait to see what you saw on your strolls.

Please join me in the adventure. The only "requirement" other than those below is that you go out walking and take some pictures. Please keep in mind that you don't have to walk, take pictures, process them, and post all on Wednesday ... take the weekend before to explore and a few days to process your photos ... then link up.

Walk and Click Wednesdays (WCW) Guidelines:

Are you new to Walk and Click Wednesdays? The party will open on Wednesday and close on Saturday at midnight.

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Have a great weekend and find some time to walk and click. ;->