Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
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As you can see, the tree is really taking on a different look altogether as the New Year approaches. Ready for a long, snowy winter.

Early snow

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I snapped this picture today in the cold morning air. You can really see the branches beneath the leaves. Still holding on, but settled in for a long winter.

Another Snow

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As the days move on, you can see the tree getting ready for winter. The sky is gray, possibility of more snow tonight.

Winter has begun...

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I have been out of the country, and I returned to shorter and colder days. It has been hard to get pictures recently because by the time I go out it has been too dark. I did get home early from work today, so I was able to snap a few pictures. You can see that leaves are starting to drop and the branches are beginning to show through. The cycle continues...