The Berries of Winter

The Berries of Winter
Originally uploaded by MontaukRider.

Brisk snowshoeing amidst a mountain forest is a fine way to spend an afternoon. I was blessed to have such a time yesterday while visiting friends at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire.

The woods were exceptionally quiet. As I edged higher along the trail I was breaking, I looked up and was struck by the beauty and contrast of these Winter Berries against the evergreen foliage and blue sky.

I expect that these berries will soon be eaten by the birds and deer. Personally, I'd rather have some lingonberries on vanilla ice cream............Yum.