Though the post isn't complete (my house has been without power until just a few minutes ago), I did manage to start a blog post on the winter storm, Doug Dawgz Blog: Centennial Storm ... not done yet but here are some pics, mostly in Mesta Park but a few in Heritage Hills ... larger images are in the links ...

THE BEAUTY. Regardless of the destruction, ice storms can produce incredible beauty as well. This one is no different ...

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This one is from my front porch early this morning ... the tall poplars across the street were severely pruned but are still standing ...

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THE BEAST. Sadly, with such icy beauty comes tragedy, loss of life, and injury to property. These images show just a little of the latter.

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From My Front Porch

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