Lee Costa

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Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary — Winter Haze

At the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, a gnarled, leafless tree stands alone in a meadow, its intricate branches silhouetted against a thick blanket of winter haze.

Last weekend, during a small snow event, I headed over to Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield to capture a hint of winter. I’ve visited many times before, but I’ve always wondered what those wide-open fields would look like covered in snow.

The storm didn’t quite deliver—only a few flurries actually stuck—but the flat, grey light changed the whole look of the place. The tall grass was still brown, but the dusting of white gave the fields more depth than usual. I spent about a couple hours out there, mostly focusing on how the haze blurred the tree line in the distance. Even without the “winter wonderland” shot I was looking for, it was a solid trip and worth the cold air.

Grey barns and outbuildings at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under misty winter skies, with Canada geese in the grass.
Curving mowed path along bare trees at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under hazy winter skies.
Utility poles crossing a golden field at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under misty winter skies.
Path splitting into two, framed by bare trees, leading to Fox Hill at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under a grey winter sky.
A boardwalk leads to a bridge at the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under hazy winter skies.
Wet wooden boardwalk through bare birch trees at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in winter.
Grey lichen-covered boulders in tall grass at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary under hazy winter skies.
One of the many beautiful open fields at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, with trees softened by winter haze.
Close-up of dried mullein stalk at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary against a misty winter background.
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