Our local lake has an amazing hot spring that keeps this patch of water open year round. The steam from the hot springs hits the reeds and coats them with hoar frost. The frost that grows from the anchoring reeds into the air. What incredible delights that sparkle in the sunlight.

A favourite destination to visit every year, Emerald Lake. There is always a LOT of snow here and yet the water is clear because of a hot spring. It lends itself to magical reflections with the distinctive shadows of the trees sharply defined on the white snow. And look at those trees! Christmas forest delight! Wait until you see more of my study of the surface tension of snow. Such fun and an incredible example to use for life lessons. What reflections do you have from 2025? Great accomplishments.

From our drive today. Merry Christmas from the Canadian Rocky Mountains!

A workshop in Hamilton