Another sign of spring

March 8, 2013.
Though I woke to fresh snow this morning--the trees heavy with it, the car covered in white plush--the days are stretching out now and growing milder. That early morning snow has slumped and is running away in trickles. 

There's more light each day. For me it's particularly noticeable in the evenings. Below are some photographs I took last night between 6:20 and 6:45. It's not so long ago that it was completely dark by then. 

Here's how the sky looked as twilight finally settled down and I headed back to my house.