Cypress trees reflected on the still waters of the lake.
“There is something more beautiful than a beautiful thing and that is a beautiful thing which has a beautiful reflection on the water.” ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan
Autumn Reflections
Cypress trees
Autumn Day on the Lake
A beautiful, cloudless autumn day out on the lake. The needles of the Cypress trees are turning a rich orange-brown color, adding to the beauty of the landscape.
The water level was the lowest that I’ve ever seen it. You can tell by looking at the lines on the base of some of the Cypress trees where the water level normally is.
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize.” ~George Eliot
Frosty Knees & Decorated Trees
Last time we were at Reelfoot Lake, ice formations made by windblown spray decorated the cypress knees and bases of the trees. For the most part, our winter has been mild, with temperatures going from freezing at night to above freezing in the daytime, so though the ice wasn’t as thick as it has been in the past, it was still an impressive and beautiful sight.
“The winter tree is a snowflake dressed in grace and bones, a simple miracle to behold on winter’s lonely road.” ~Angie Weiland-Crosby
Changed
It’s hard to think about Reelfoot Lake without thinking about the beautiful Cypress trees which line the banks and stand proudly out in the water.
So, seeing many of the trees torn to shreds by a tornado which passed through the area on December 10 is sobering.
It makes me think even more about the beauty that the trees add to the landscape of the lake, and sad that it has been so badly marred.
Continued prayers for those who lost loved ones and homes in this terrible storm.
“Life changes so quickly that in a second so many things can happen. It is in these flickering moments that we suffer, we endure, we rejoice, and we mourn. It is these moments that will make memories that last a lifetime.” ~Unknown
walking on a country road 