Uprooted Magnolia

Wyoming Windchill

Posted in Photography, Winter by leahyetter on January 7, 2017

We are in full on winter mode. It is serious. We’ve had temperatures and wind chills well below zero. Like 20 and 30 degrees below zero.

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It makes the horse frisky. He throws his head up and down while running alongside the truck.

©Leah Yetter Photographer

And the cattle have become cowscicles. But just look at those round bellies. They are weathering the storm beautifully. We cake them daily and they get a fresh bale every other day.

©Leah Yetter Photographer

At times, we can’t even see the mountains.

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The deer are sporting their full winter coats.

©Leah Yetter Photographer

At sunset a couple nights ago, when temperatures barely made it to zero during the warmest part of the day, the river looked like a hot spring with steam billowing out of it. Patrick said he’d be glad to watch me take a dip if I’d like to.
I passed.


 

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  1. fearlessgirldot said, on January 7, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Love your photos! They’re great!

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  2. travelswithskipdebbie said, on January 7, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve enjoyed your photos.  I looked at the ones that accompanied your reply to my blog. BEAUTIFUL!! But that’s just too cold for me!  Take care of yourself!  Miss you, girl.  Love, Dad.

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    • leahyetter said, on January 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks, Dad! Don’t worry, I’m warm and toasty inside by the fire. Love you!

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  3. karenlee said, on January 7, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Fabulous photos. I love the lone horse up there. Beautiful. We are in winter mode here as well, but not as cold as you. We’re in snow now, but soon to be covered in ice. Wishing that all those who must travel stay safe. Great pix. Your dad’s message up there made me smile. 🙂

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    • leahyetter said, on January 8, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks, he’s a sweetheart. 🙂
      I’ll take snow over ice any day. Of course, the roads get icy from the packed snow but we rarely get a straight ice storm. I’ve seen them but it isn’t often, thankfully.

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  4. Betty said, on January 7, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Love the photos. The temps there are unreal BURRR…Make mine here in NC (from 32 ^ to 17^ seem like a hot spell. Predicting 9 to 7 on Sunday night. Keep warm..

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    • leahyetter said, on January 8, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Burrr is right! But it looks like NC is getting a taste of it too. Your turn to stay warm! 🙂

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  5. Roselinde said, on January 7, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Stunning photos, love the colors! 🙂

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  6. poemsfromtheperimeter.wordpress.com said, on January 7, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Oh my goodness, it is frigid there! But, the winter does make for some gorgeous photos, yours especially. Stay warm & cheery : )

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  7. albinsson said, on January 7, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Nice colors🤗

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  8. Cal Common said, on January 8, 2017 at 6:58 am

    As a “Minnesota boy” who has lived in California for 48 years, I “miss?” the photos in my mind of growing up in weather like this. You keep my mind photo’s alive with your beautiful winter photography. Looks to me like your cows may be have some big healthy calves early this springs. Not too early as I know how this stresses you.

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    • leahyetter said, on January 8, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Cal! Thanks so much for the compliment!
      You’re right, they are nice and round. I have a couple of heifers due in February which makes me nervous but the rest will be March and April.

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  9. magreenlee said, on January 9, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Beautiful photos!

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  10. Kevin said, on January 9, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Love your pics and updates!

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  11. furrygnome said, on January 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    You’ve captured the season perfectly!

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  12. Annemiek den Hollander said, on February 2, 2017 at 1:35 am

    Thank you for sharing these extraordinary candid and stunning shots that reveal how during winter animals often must contend with deep snow. Awesome pics!

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