Playing In The Icy Pool This Morning

February 12, 2026

My camera and I got to play at the vernal pool today, the one at the yoga studio where I take classes. It has been dry for so long, much longer than is usual, so we had a great time. Melting snowcrete created a marvelous amount of moisture, perfect for imagination.

One of the captures this morning looks to me like the space photo of the week, from the James Webb telescope as it peers deep into the Milky Way. But of course this is actually a work of art by Mother Nature.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

2 thoughts on “Playing In The Icy Pool This Morning”

  1. Your blog is a lovely discovery. I also revel in nature’s creations, great and small, all year, everywhere. Looking forward to more of your posts!

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