Here you see a gathering of ancient apple trees that seemingly are shuddering in yesterday's sharp cold:
Below, you’ll see an iced-up old Camperdown elm braving the day alone:
Yet, today is predicted to be the beginning of a warming spell in this first month of the new year. After that, the polar vortexes may bring some really crazy weather, according to recent reports, and the ongoing El Niño may decide to do a little freewheeling intervention.
The theme for 2024 appears to be turbulence, which usually isn’t good for older things, whether they grow out of the ground or post photographs. (Images taken in Brooklin, Maine, on January 21, 2024.)