Snow Slammed

Snow Slammed Birch

Snow Slammed © 2010 Bo Mackison

I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines. ~ Henry David Thoreau

I did tramp through the heavy snow, eighteen inches deep in the drifts, and in below zero weather, the air cold enough to turn my exposed fingers to stone, to keep my own appointment with my favorite tree in the yard, the paper birch.

Mr. Thoreau and I agree — a tree is a most delightful acquaintance.

 

Glass Ceiling

Glass Ceiling © 2010 Bo Mackison

Glass ceiling. Swirls of sculptured snow.
Blue skies. Bare branches.
Diving, twirling origami birds.

Photographed at Olbrich Botanical Garden, Madison Wisconsin.

Origami Cardinal

Origami Cardinal © 2010 Bo Mackison

A trip to my local Botanical Gardens to see the Holiday Show. I was thrilled to see that there were origami birds tucked in dozens of branches – doves, cardinals, blue jays, even a bald eagle. This bright red cardinal is one of my favorites. Third in the series.

Origami Dove on Red Branches

Origami Dove on Red Branches © 2010 Bo Mackison

A trip to my local Botanical Gardens brought a sense of delight. Perched in tree after tree were paper birds – doves, cardinals, blue jays, even a bald eagle. Second in a series.

Origami Bird

Origami Bird and Gourd © 2010 Bo Mackison

A trip to my local Botanical Gardens brought a sense of delight. Perched in tree after tree were paper birds – doves, cardinals, blue jays, even a bald eagle. First in a series.