An aside, having nothing at all to do with the photo..
An hour ago, I poured a cup of coffee and stood in front of the window gazing out at the pond. Overnight, it had begun to freeze. The icy skin had progressed as far as the first island. It is 21F. Now, less than 60 minutes later, the ice has expanded to cover nearly all of the 6 acres that is my pond. I am in awe.