Wasn't so long a go when there was only a chill in the air.

Wasn't so long a go when there was only a chill in the air., originally uploaded by margaret mendel.

Now the leaves are gone from the trees on this lake side view. The pond is getting crusty icey spots and the light is dull and a vicious cold wind now whips through these leafless trees. Only the hearty stand now and look at the winter's reflction in this pool

This is a photograph of an area in the Vancortlandt Park that is located in the northern end of The Bronx, New York. The photo was taken by Margaret Mendel, a writer and photographer who lives in the Bronx. If you go to her website: margaretmendel.net you will be able to see more of her flickr.com photos and read her short stories and articles.