Monday's Barn - Ottertail County

Near Butler, Minnesota

Well Kept Barn Near New York Mills, Minnesota

Better Days Near New York Mills, Minnesota

Near New York Mills, Minnesota

Another View of the Barn

Skywatch Friday - Sun Dogs Up Close

It was dark when I left for my morning drive to the airport a couple of weekends ago. After all, I was on a hunt for a giant snowman.

I watched the sun come up as I headed southeast towards Minneapolis. It was a cold and clear morning, perfect conditions for sun dogs. What I wasn't expecting was to see one literally in front of my eyes at ground level as I rounded a corner. It was in front of the trees and buildings. Oh, what a wonderous sight!

Okay, so maybe there are one or two good things about living in cold weather environments. But I am happy that today is the first day of Spring! Hooray!!

Linking to Skywatch Friday - a weekly meme celebrating beautiful skies from around the world. Come watch with us!

Monday's Barn - Winter Barns

I just noticed how all of the older style silos have the checkerboard pattern at the top.

Eden Valley, Minnesota

Kimball, Minnesota

Watkins, Minnesota

Clearwater, Minnesota

Skywatch Friday - Winter Sunset

Most of the fish houses were off of the frozen lake when these photos were taken a few weekends ago. The lake is totally devoid of them now that the March 3rd deadline has come and gone. Hopefully Spring is not far behind!

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Linking to Skywatch Friday - a weekly meme sharing skies from around the world.

Winter Sundog

When will winter EVER end in Minnesota? The cold temps and sunny days are bringing more sundogs like this one captured a few weeks ago.

Linking to Skywatch.