The trees and animals weren’t the only ones with icy feet, but we still enjoyed walking around and seeing the frozen lake and cypress trees during the latest arctic blast.
“January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow.” ~Sara Coleridge
Icy Feet and Frosty Knees
walking on a country road 
Great shots Rebecca and perfect weather for winter camping. Not too cold and not too warm.
I assume It’s not cold enough to go skating? I see open water, so not good.
No winter camping here. 🙂 Closer to shore was pretty frozen, but not sure how far out it would have been safe to go. I think they keep boats moving through to keep the ice broken up. There were places where it looked like the waves had frozen in place.
the waterways much be used commercially
There are a number of fishing and hunting guide services. Their living would depend on the waterway being open.
Magical ice formations… it must have been very cold and windy! What was your low (and windchill?)
We were in single digits and teens, with wind chill in single negative digits. Not as cold as some, but pretty cold for Tennessee. Note to self to wear thicker socks and shoes next year.
That sounds very cold! I wear felt-lined boots, a must have up here.
Fantastic ice formations. So cool, literally and figuratively.
It’s always fun to see what the cold temperatures create. 🙂
I hope all creatures shown here manage to keep warm inwardly, despite the outward icy appearance.
So glad to be back in the 40’s and 50’s this week. Arctic blasts aren’t fun for man nor beast.
No they aren’t. I’m glad things have thawed out again.
Incredible photos! I have never even imagined cypress trees in the ice and snow – wow!
They seem to tolerate the ice and cold. It doesn’t usually last here for very long.
So resilient! I guess that may be why Cypress trees live so long.
Wow – I expect those frosty and frozen pictures here in SE Michigan, but not in Tennessee. Since I have been following you, those Cypress trees have taken quite a beating … I hope they stay as resilient as before.
I’m guessing it just makes them stronger. 🙂
Yes, that must be true … well they are getting a lot of moisture in the roots, so that helps for sure.
Gorgeous photos 😊
Thanks, Melodie!