The Survivors

While plenty of trees came down (and took power and cable lines with them) these two leaves held fast during Riley's 60 mph winds.

We survived too thanks to our woodstove, a good neighbor and good friends who opened their home to us so we could shower and do laundry. And thanks to the perseverance and diligence of our power company we were up and running again on March 8th.

Filling in empty spots on my calendar. No need to comment!

[Helen Jane]

I love the tale told by the background to these two survivors. Excellent shot.

[Joan Robillard]

Oaks don't lose all their leaves until the new come in.

[Pyrrhula]

With so many nice pic.`s I run out of words to comment them. Believe me if I see I like them all.

[Taisha]

Beautiful composition.

[Milanie]

Surely this was the last go round for all of you - wonderful tones.

[Suzie Townsend]

Love, love, love that focus!

[Kathy]

Nice focus up there in the corner.

[Connie Little]

Great focus on those leaves. Like your DoF in this great image.

[Rob Z]

Isn't that incredible - that those 2 leaves are still attached! This is such a lovely composition.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@helenhall @joansmor @pyrrhula @starlea1 @milaniet @stownsend @randystreat @littleconnie @robz

Thank you so much for the views, comments and favs!

@joansmor Many of the ones that had stayed on blew off in the 60mph winds which surprised me because when Sandy blew through we didn't seem to loose any. I thought maybe it was because it was winter. But I'm no naturalist, so who knows!

[Kathy A]

That is amazing!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@kjarn Thanks Kathy!