This is the time of year when things start getting intense, meteorologically speaking. The Midwestern U.S. stands by while two behemoths have it out in a gigantic wrestling tournament. In this corner, cold Canadian air. In the other corner, warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. The titans lock in a struggle for dominance overhead. As they push each other back and forth, the weather swings from one extreme to another. Last weekend, I photographed scenes in Chicago in the relative comfort of near-70 degree temperatures. Twenty four hours from now there will be four inches of snow on the ground. It’s a thrill ride as temperatures swing back and forth.Fortunately, I know which contestant will eventually win. Until then, it’s time to bundle up.
Squirrel track in new fallen snow. Click on picture to enlarge. Photograph © 2006 James Jordan.
Update: Christian Carnival number 113 is up. A collection of some of the best Christian blogging from the past week is up at Light Along the Journey. Points of Light is featured among a number of thought-provoking posts. For the link-weary, John at LATJ has come up with a Bloglines solution for viewing the carnival.
4 comments:
Hope that Spring arrives soon for you! There's still no sign of it here, although we haven't had snow. I've enjoyed the Chicago shots - sorry haven't got round to commenting! ;-)
Cool shot.
Loved all your chicago shots too.
Jack, I appreciate the photo. For some reason, Blogger is not allowing me to post a comment on your site - it keeps making me verify words even though I know I'm entering them correctly.
The snow is coming down pretty heavily now around Chicago. I hope to get out for some photos.
James, great place you got here! I wanted to thank you for your help with describing our music. I put a link to your blog on my other blog at BlankDay.
Thanks!
Charlie
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