Backyard Broome

Upstate New York provides lots of opportunities for interesting pictures; and we don't have to go far! These were all taken witin easy walking distance from our home in beautiful Broome County.

These pictures were chosen for our third annual calendar, introduced in 2009 with the Backyard Broome theme.

Suggestions are welcome - just send me an email.

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All photographs are © Copyright Dick Bower

Frozen Pond Our "Lake Eerie" frozen over with leftover cattails and a few animal tracks. This is the January picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. February 14, 2008

Twigs and Snow Recent snow catches in the remains of autumn twigs and leaves. This is the February picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. February 14, 2008

Crocus in Snow Overnight snow can't stop these early bloomers! This is the March picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. March 28, 2008

Spring Reflections April, and Lake Inferior has finally thawed. These leftover weeds and the reflection of the Springtime sky make for a pretty composition. This is the April picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. April 06, 2008

White Trillium White trillium flowers in the woods behind the house. This is the May picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. May 08, 2008

Dragonfly 3 One of three different kinds of Dragonflies I photographed one sunny day by our "Lake Eerie." Does anyone know what kind it is? This is the June picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. June 21, 2008

Rain Soaked Lily Pads Recent rains enhance the beauty of these lily pads. This is the July picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. July 03, 2008

Gentian Flowers Blue Gentian flowers found not far from "Lake Inferior." This is the August picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. September 08, 2008

The Heron's Pond Our resident Great Blue Heron looking for a snack in our water-lily strewn "Lake Inferior." This is the September picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. August 08, 2008

Lily Pads Floating lily pads set off the reflection of full autumn foliage in our "Lake Eerie." This is the October picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. October 10, 2008

Waiting for Christmas Our neighbor's Christmas tree farm showing some beautifully groomed larger trees. The morning backlighting adds to the scene. This is the November picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. November 05, 2007

Frosted Berry Leaves These wild blackberry plants provided some great fruit in the fall, and still provide beauty on a cold winter morning. This is the December picture in our Backyard Broome calendar. November 11, 2007