My Snowy Tree

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Winter weather may be here, but this tree is hanging onto fall with all of it's might.. those leaves are just not ready to fall....

Tenacity... it serves well

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Sheila @ Dr Cason.org said…
Hey!!

These pics are awesome! Come back and sign in for the Friday's photos challenge!!
December 21, 2008 at 2:39 AM
The Southern Mint Julep said…
Beautiful pictures. I love the snow/iced little tree. Those red leaves remaining are amazing. Hope it survives all the weight of that ice though -- it is such a small little tree. We lost an apple tree one winter this way.

Great job!
December 21, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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