This Election Day morning, we had the first snowstorm of the Winter. Although not a big one — about an inch’s worth — it delivered enough snow to cover the trees and bushes, some of which still were wearing their Fall leaves.
The early morning light gave familiar sights — including two familiar deer caught trespassing (again) — new aspects.
The Winterberry and Viburnum plants were caught by surprise with some of their leaves on when the Winter weather arrived. Some of the Maple trees were caught with all of their leaves on, which can be dangerous if the snow gets too heavy.
In the afternoon, the sun appeared occasionally to dapple the landscape while melting the snow. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park got caught by a sunspot as the clouds opened for a few seconds.
A similar dappling effect was seen at the Brooklin Cemetery and a local pond..
In the evening, the sunset afterglow was befitting a special day.
(Brooklin, Maine)