I wasn't sure what to expect.  The weather was very variable in January and February, with lots of overcast days.  The ice on Lake Winnebago was spotty, with lots of open water.  But I headed southward to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and was delighted to see a number of ice shanties on the lake.  Here is one example:

One lone shanty near show There were a few more close to shore.

Ice Shanty, Car, and Pop Up

I took a drive a little further north and discovered that there were numerous ice shoves along the shoreline.  I could hear the ice cracking as I walked along the narrow peninsula pathway.

Plus, I liked a few of the trees and how they framed the ice as I walked along the asphalt pathway.

I was reviewing my photos taken during January 2023 and I thought about the special moments that I experienced.  Mainly during my walk along the Fox River close to where I live.

I was walking along the river on one of the few blue sky days during this month and watched the steam from the river create a foggy like sensation.  The lone bench captured my attention.  As well as the few people who were walking the trail along the river.  

Lone Bench along the RiverI looked back and saw this foggy moment and the lone park bench by the Fox River

Another year, another year of no blog postings except this one.  

I do have to say that this year has been rich with photography and posting to my Zenfolio galleries.  I have successfully posted at least one photo per day over the past year.  Many days, I've had many photos to share.  I've enjoyed my walks around the area, shooting around my home, and taking lots of photos during my three European vacations this year.

Plus, I've enjoyed sharing photos using my galleries this year with family, friends, and those who I met on my trips.  

Perhaps, I will make more blog entries in 2023.  No promises based on my good intentions the past few years and fewer entries per year.

Well,

Good bye to 2022 and Looking forward to 2023, which is literally hours away.

Cheers,

Mary Ellyn