Long ago and not too far away, around this time of year, I visited Knickercane Island one morning. During this festive time of year, I thought it might be nice to dig back in the shoe boxes under the bed and pull out one of my faves.

This image was made on Agfachrome slide film, no longer available. One of the many fatalities of this modern age of technology. I loved the film, and of course, my affection was only slightly swayed when AGFA hired me from time to time to do “dog and pony shows” at their trade exhibits. One of the benefits was a treasure trove of wonderful films, many of which I still have (mostly of the large format and medium format black and white variety). Ahhh, those were the days!

Knickercane Island Park is right adjacent to what used to be the Wilson Francis Lobster Pound, over on Hodgdon Island, a suburb of Trevett. The pound is still there but I'm not sure it is still a lobster storage facility.

I recall times when someone would be out on the water there slipping around on some sort of floating device. It has always been one of my favorite areas for interesting scenes. A very dynamic weather area, as today's photo offering might imply.

The photo shows a phenomenon called “hoarfrost.” I had seen it before back in my Pennsylvania home place as a kid, when walking miles to school through four feet of snow in sub-freezing temperatures, as was done by many of us old codgers back in the day. Ha Ha. Although, I'm not exaggerating too much. I do recall walking to school in serious cold and hearing and actually seeing trees “explode!” Somewhat similar to what happens to white pine up here when one lets go in an ice and wind situation.

Anyway, you may notice a lot of little “cooties” along the edge of the image, inside the black border. When I scanned the slide it picked up all the irregularities of the mount, which I liked to keep, just because I'm weird and I can. If you object, it’s OK.

This will be my/our holiday gift card to all who make this area the center of the universe and a wonderful place to live. May there please be good things for all. Blessings, good health, and thanks. Happy, merry holy mackerel!