Naples, FL Sunset
After the BIG snowfall this year in Chicago (20 inches), my husband and I had the opportunity to go on a business trip to Naples, Florida. It couldn't have come at a better time. Sunlight deprivation starts setting in this time of year. After digging out from under the snow and experiencing extreme cold, it was time to head south. Oh yeah, I forgot how good it feels to walk without worrying about slipping on the ice. I forgot how the air smells when all is lush and green in the landscape.
Our back porch after the snowfall
I took this picture through the dining room window before we started digging out. As you can see, getting out the back door was impossible. Luckily the front entrance as a big portico, we we were able to go out that way. The snow was incredibly beautiful. Especially if you were one of the lucky few who didn't have to remove it.
Gazing out over the mangrove forest, I took some pictures of the incredible Florida sunsets. Oh yes, I could definitely be a Florida painter in a different life. But my lot in life is live with the four seasons. I do love the four seasons because there is beauty in each. Here are a couple of WIPs. Now that we're back in Illinois, I can settle down and finish them. That is, if there is no more digging out.
