C is for Contrast

con·trast  as defined by Dictionary.com:

to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of;
the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted

This is the tree we planted the summer my brother died.  We named it Everest in honor of his adventures!  Up until last week I thought it was most beautiful in early summer at full bloom. 

 

Then we got this wacky freezing rain/snowstorm and the next morning I saw Everest glistening in the sun, ice covered.  Stunning!

 

 

Oh, the wonders of Mother Nature!!