“How was it done?” That’s another question I’ve been hearing about the icicle photos, particularly about this one. I can’t take too much credit for this one, however; the lion’s share goes to Mister Sol.

First thing one morning, at the end of January, when icicles still festooned the house, I raised the shade [...]

After I sent out this photo, several people emailed back asking me what it was. They all used the same word, “amazing,” when told.

The story begins with the leafy canopy over our house.  The tall, arching trees are beautiful, of course, and help to keep the house cool in the summer. But in [...]