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It’s December

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December certainly made itself known, including here on Washington Island, with at least 10″ of snow, strong winds, power outages and disrupted ferry trips.

Sunday may have been the day to stay indoors, but Monday morning offered the opportunity to capture some pristine woodland scenes and evidence of continued high water levels.

December finds us in the office, putting together all the details for the 2020 Schedule of Classes since in less than two months, it’s registration time!

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  2. Gorgeous pictures, Carolyn. You have such a good eye. You help us appreciate the beauty of nature in all its forms. Thank you! And happy holidays to everyone there!

  4. You truly have a winter wonderland up on WI. Wish I could be with you on the Island. Always a beautiful place.

    Happy holidays to you all,
    Lee Ann Wille

  6. Even in the summer it is so beautiful on the island. But capturing the stillness in these pictures gives it a serene beauty that can only come when the snow arrives and the temperatures plummet. Thank you for keeping us part of the island by sharing these amazing pictures!

    • I love sharing the Island’s beauty, in all times of the year. Winter certainly is special. I was able to basically park my car in the middle of the road for some of these photos! Thanks, Karen for your lovely comments!

  7. Hi to all

    With 10″ of snow you win!!

    These photos are awesome!! I don’t recognize the location of the bridge. Hmmm… See you soon.

    • Hi Barb, And it could have been 12″! (I’m sure someone here recorded just a bit more than 10″.) The bridge is a footbridge near the Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum. Because of the high water this year, they’ve roped it off. The water from the Ridges is almost up to the parking area there. Take care! Carolyn

  8. Stunning photos Carolyn! The last one especially took my breath away! Must have been lots of trees down… It will be interesting to see what this winter brings to the island! Thank you for sharing your Wonderland!

    • There were a lot of trees down. Some people, including Cindra, didn’t have power for more than a day. The north side of the Island by Boyer’s Bluff was especially hit hard. (Didn’t take a drive there…yet.) Many people are worried about ice damage with the high water levels. Some wild photos of Ephraim and other spots in the county keep appearing. Take care and be cozy! Carolyn

  11. You never cease to find beautiful images of Washington Island, no matter what season of the year.
    The early snowfall makes for some postcard perfect photos. Thank you for sharing the beauty of
    your “island” with those of us all across the USA and perhaps outside of our nation too.

    Merry Christmas to everyone at Sievers.

    • Thank you so much, Elizabeth. This was an exceptional photo opportunity and the scenes were too good not to share with everyone. Take care and Merry Christmas to you from all of us at Sievers!

  12. The island truly is a winter wonderland. I love your photography. We had similar weather here in Shawano on Sunday. Our electricity was out for 12 hours so it made for a very peaceful day. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and looking forward to the 2020 class schedule. Thanks for sharing your talent with us so we can enjoy the beauty of the island all year long.

    • Thanks, Renee! Sounds like we were in the same snow belt! Amazing how no power takes everything “back to the basics”. A nice change of pace, as long as you can keep warm. Merry Christmas to you and your family from all of us at Sievers!

  13. Beautiful photos. They should be framed. We also had a bad storm. We were out of power for 74 hours and others were much longer. Thank you for sharing beautiful pictures of the island. I always look forward to my week on the Island.
    Kathy Maki

    • Oh my gosh, Kathy! Well, the UP always “takes the cake” when it comes to winter weather. I hope your loom is up and running and you can enjoy some winter weaving time. It will be good to see you again in 2020!

  14. You capture the beauty of God’s creation ! Thank you for sharing the blessing. Hugs for all!

    • Thank you, Eileen, for those perfect words! I hope you’re doing well and hugs back. Christmas blessings to you from all of us at Sievers! Take care, Carolyn

  15. Absolutely breath taking shots of the beauty of Washington Island winter. Your pictures are always stunning and I appreciate you sharing your time and the island. Thanks you!

    • Thanks for you lovely comments, Rodna. It is a pleasure to share Washington Island with all of you! Take care and Happy Holidays from all of us at Sievers, Carolyn

  17. Oh, thank you, Carolyn, for bringing winter to Texas (at least visually!). Your pictures are truly spectacular. Each time I see an email from you, I can hardly wait to open it. I am reminded of a place our whole family has always loved, and as always, there are marvelous memories of Sievers.

    Take care all.

    • Thank you so much, Mary! It looks like winter will be with us now for the long haul…single digits predicted for next week. Your comments warm our hearts! Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at Sievers.

  18. Carolyn, your photos are always beautiful! Maybe someday we’ll “collaborate” on another piece of art! Happy Holidays to you and everyone at Sievers and your families..

  19. I’m sooo jealous that I could not be THERE..many of these spots on the Is. I recognize from Biking and just getting around. Enjoy YOUR quiet time and the beauty that nature affords during this season.

    • Thank you, Ed! How nice that you have been able to explore the Island on your bike while you’re here, I can’t imagine a better way to see the Island up close. Have a good winter and say hello to Lynne! Carolyn