It is said that the first snow in northern New Mexico usually happens on Halloween.  The snow was a bit early this year, as it began gently falling during the night after a very civilized, rainy Sunday.  Thank you, Tropical Storm Rosa!  Leaves and flowers left in the garden were kissed by the snowy dusting.  Although the sky is still solidly overcast and, photographically, leaving a flat, mostly uniform light, it also allows some of these holdouts to shine.

The aspen still have golden leaves that hold snow crystals.

aspens leaves with snow

An autumn serviceberry bush just began its own color show this week.

autumn serviceberry with snow

Some new flower stalks appeared in the purple sage and are also dotted with snow.

Purple sage blossom with snow

The gallardia or blanket flowers have had an extraordinarily long bloom season this year.  The blossoms now nod downward under the wetness.

Gallardia blossom in snow

Gallardia seed pods are like painted buttons in the snow, waiting for the goldfinches and juncos to pull them apart.

Gallardia seed pods in snow

Thanks to everyone who explores my blog every Monday and those who commented in the last several weeks, including Peggy, Wayne, Catherine, Elida, Steve, Terry, Sara, and Dianne!

until next Monday,

DB

a passion for the image@