Much of the Central United States is emerging from an ice storm that glazed streets and closed schools.  On the positive side, it also coated our prairies (and everything else) with a beautiful layer of ice.  As the sun came up yesterday morning, I was walking through one of our local prairies, surrounded by glittering, sparkling prairie plants.

Sunrise and icy prairie.

It was magical.

I had planned to walk around for an hour or so and take pictures, but ended up staying for four hours; leaving only because I got really hungry.  I usually save my “Photo of the Week” post for Thursday or Friday each week, but I couldn’t wait to share some images from yesterday morning.  I hope you enjoy them.

Stiff sunflowers and sunshine.

Indiangrass seeds.

Switchgrass

Stiff goldenrod

Indiangrass

Stiff goldenrod

I was surprised by this perfectly circular hole.

Switchgrass seeds.

Indiangrass seeds.

This ice boat seems to have sprung a leak.

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