I love to photograph nature in the winter. There is something about the outdoors stripped down to its essentials. Our recent group outing to Beamon State Park was a fine example.

The broad canvas of the park was too chaotic for my eye so I concentrated on the little things.

As I ventured down a winding path I was rewarded with a small stream and some regents of the cold…

and gentle movement of the water.

Now spring has arrived, with its buds and colors ready to provide a new adventure.

—contributed by Sandy Burr   © Sandy Burr Photography