It’s going to get nice here in the Syracuse city neighborhood of Eastwood eventually. It’s spring, after all.
Saturday afternoon, I noticed more green in the backyard my dear wife Karen and I’s cherished Little Bitty.
I could throw a steak on.
The grill has been liberated from its mound of covering snow.
Dogamous Pyle can sniff around the shed to her heart’s content.
The shed is completely free from the white covering that had hidden any access for Ellie B’s hunt for wild animals.
In front, too, there are signs of the melt.
The driveway and front walk are border free.
Just a week ago, there was no place to throw the snow on the banks of the driveway and front walk. Now you can see grass around the expanse of both.
I’ve also been tagged by Y, writer and photographer and owner of the excellent PriorHouse blog, to participate in the 5-Post Black&White Challenge. Consider this Post One.
A tip of Forsythia.
There is still plenty of snow just inches from that plot of ground I showed you in the front above. Much is in the angle, of approach, yes?
Piles in the backyard.
And the backyard still had piles for Dogamous Pyle to bury and unbury her bones and toys, too.
Today I tag my Syracuse friend and fellow blogger Jim of Irish Investigations to take part in the 5-Post B&W Challenge.
Mark Bialczak 
YAY for the green grass! You know, Mark, as much as I love snow, that is the part I hate…. when it is in the melting stages and it’s gotten dirty and isn’t so beautiful anymore. But at least you still don’t have to mow yet.:)
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I will be happy to have to mow the first time this year, Rachel. 🙂
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Darn – i’m still not getting notifications. Sorry I’m late Mark. It is below freezing here too, about -16 fahrenheit, it is sunny and I went out for a walk. It was fine until the wind swirled, then it was chilly. Our snow is melting too but not as fast as yours. Those were great pictures you took.
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that should read +16 F sorry.
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I should have thought that -17 F was way too low, Paul!
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Ha! Yeah it is about -14 Celsius.
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Thanks, Paul. I’m so behind here I haven’t gotten to Sunday’s Cuppa at Willow’s place yet and it’s almost 10 on Monday night. These photo posts have me working hours on this end. No complaints, but I’m way behind on my reading, so no apologies needed from you, my friend. 🙂
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I enjoy seeing the snow melt and the multiple opportunities to get muddy. Spring puts a pep in my step, too. Let’s hope the green continues!
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High of 20F today, Aud, but the sky is bright blue. That makes if feel like spring, somewhat. 🙂
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slowly, very slowly in some cases, spring is really coming 0
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Veeeeery slowly. I hear it crawling here, Beth.
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I thought we were completely snow free Mark. At least compared to you we are. We went on a hike yesterday and deep within the recesses of some caves we found some ice and snow still remained, though we’ve had some 70 degree days. Surprised me!!!
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That white stuff can linger, can’t it? Your 70-degree days makes me know that I have that coming soon, MBC. It has to be!
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I put an order in for you MBM.
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A large order of spring, please, thank to MBC. 🙂
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On the way! I hope they deliver it quickly, but you know you can’t count on delivery times……
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I do feel bad you are not seeing as much green as we are here. I also feel your use of the word, “tease,” is totally appropriate with those minimal amounts of green popping out in your yard and around the neighborhood. Mark, hoping you won’t have snow or freezing sleet, I have hopes for Spring to reign over Winter! Smiles!
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Soon, Robin. Soon.
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You’re helping me believe that spring is coming, Mark. Great shots.
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It’s coming. A little bird told me, Ann. 🙂
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It’s looking way more spring-like there Mark – let’s hope the trend continues! Have fun with your B&W photo challenge. ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you, Diana. It is 25F or so this morning. But the melt will continue soon. I’m sure.
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It’s been hovering around zero (32f) here. Yesterday, we had the most magical/mystical icy crystally fog. Very unusual for these parts. My breath seemed to warm and melt it so that my face and hair became damp as soon as I stepped outdoors.
Chilled to the bone from the dampness and yet caught in the beauty of the day – a nice place to be. 🙂
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Your description of the weather’s kiss is pretty magical in its own right, Diana. Thank you. ❤
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Oh man, thought it would never happen, didn’t you? Bet it feels good.
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Yup. Some more snow fell since then, Marissa. But the melt is on. 🙂
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Wow, more snow, really?? Oh well, at least a light at the end of the tunnel!
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More snow, 20 F today. But yes, the sun is shining now at 4:30 p.m., so that’s a plus! I feel like a corner has been turned, Marissa, because I can see the grass still.
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thanks so much for the adjective excellent (truly humbled) and also so glad you said si.
and int his post – the melt of the snow – had such a nice ring to it – the “tip of Forsythia” was my fav image and now I am off to visit Jim’s blog that you linked – hope you have a nice rats of your sunday.
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Thank you, Y. I have already shot and am going to edit my photos for post two of my B&W challenge. ❤ That's how much fun it is.
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Great photos. I’d never realised how B&W photos show more detail. I’m going to start experimenting with B&W shots on my phone now. 🙂
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Yes, they remind me of great old newspaper shots. Thanks for stopping in, Rosie. Have a great day, and may you strike gold with your B&W phone shots. 🙂 I hope to see them on your blog.
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Hey, spring really is coming to Syracuse. You should celebrate by surprising Karen with a steak dinner! I love the photos. B&W shows more detail than color will ever show, even though color is prettier, but go for the detail as well as the color when you can. Great job bro. Mark
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Thanks, Angie. Wait until you see what I post in a little while. 🙂
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Hmmm … Interesting challenge, Mark! I’ll see if I can manage it along with the Photo 101 homework!
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I picked you because I figured you could always take one of the Photo 101 shots in your backlog or current assignment and flip it to B&W. That’s my Fail Safe as I move through my five, Jim.
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