Happy New Year!

A very Happy New Year to all my readers and followers - best wishes for a great 2012. You're the reason I keep writing this blog - I love knowing that people are enjoying my photography.

The photo was taken last July 4th, but seemed right to put up today.

Bellevue's Ferns

For my last Scenic Sunday entry of the year, here are some photos of ferns taken in Bellevue's Mercer-Slough Park back in May.

I loved the vibrant green of the ferns (not something we see in the dry climate where I live), and the sunlight in the second shot (not something we saw much of when we visited the Seattle and Vancouver area).

Crackling Lightning

It's been a while since I put up a really good lightning shot, so here's one of my favorites from last July.

As is common in my lightning photos, the streaks of light at the bottom of the photo are cars. And of course, it's my Skywatch Friday entry for the week.

Venetian Hotel

For this week's Our World Tuesday entry, here are a few photos in and around the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. Notice the construction in the first photo, as there was a lot of building going on when we were there.

And finally a photo from the tram that connects the Mirage to Treasure Island - the photo doesn't really belong in this post but I don't want it to be forgotten.

Merry Christmas

Here are wishes for a very Merry Christmas to all my readers!

The photos are of our Christmas tree, taken yesterday evening.

Fox Run Park Lakes

This week's Scenic Sunday post finds us very close to home, in Fox Run Park, where I regularly walk my dog Socks. It's a series taken back in May around the lakes.

And from the same walk, one of my favorite views of Pikes Peak. You'd hardly believe you're in the middle of Colorado's most populated county!

I will never tire of taking Socks to this park, although with the recent heavy snow it may be several weeks before we go again.

First Day of Winter

I believe this is the first official day of winter. It certainly looks like it outside - here are some photos I took just a few minutes ago. The first is looking out of our front door.

And this is our driveway - notice the almost covered lights. I measured from 6 inches (15cm) to 12 inches (30cm) of snow over the driveway, depending on where I was.

And it's supposed to snow for several more hours! I'm linking this to the "Snow Parade" on Tina's PicStory blog - what a great idea for a one-time themed meme, so visit it to see more snow-themed photos!