I woke up at 6am, well-rested and ready to spend the day on some small adventure. I checked the weather and the time for sunrise, noting the conditions would be perfect for frost. I had a spot or two in mind. But darn, photographing frost and fog are a huge challenge for me. I can’t see the possibilities just yet.
Nevertheless, I nudged my dear husband out of bed. Want to take a little hike on Salamander Trail this morning? We can grab a hot chocolate and a banana for first breakfast, and have second breakfast at Chick-fil-A after we take a few pictures. The trap was set and I knew he’d take the bait because he loves those breakfast biscuits.
As it turns out, he was enthralled by the shimmering lights of the pond—cold water on the surface sinking and pushing warm water out and up. Water movement driven by convection. I happily took pictures, eyes focused on the scenes before me, but ears listening closely to the sound of his voice. I love it when he nerds out on science-talk; it’s our thing.