The Cold Seat

A snow-laden bench in Washington Park.

Random Condiments

Bottles of ketchup and mayonnaise sit on the window sill of the otherwise empty concession stand inside Washington Park's Lake House.

You've Be Warned

A sign along the edge of the Washington Park Lake on Sunday advises would-be skaters to use venture onto the ice at their own risk.

A Lonesome Hat

Seen through the window of the Washington Park Lake House, a cap sits on an otherwise empty shelf in the concession stand.

Improvising

On a very cold, but sunny day, a discarded mattress served as someone's makeshift sled for coasting down the slopes in Washington Park.

A Friendly Snowman

A snowman with (with a little mohawk) waves to passersby in Washington Park.

Tree Lamp

A street light peeks out from a cluster of old evergreens in the Pine Hills neighborhood.

Summer In Relief

A leaf fell from a tree onto freshly-poured concrete on Elm Street just off of Delaware Avenue and left behind the imprint of a warmer season in the now very cold sidewalk.

A Elegant Tidbit

A touch of delicate ornamentation on a Madison Avenue bicycle shop.

Ice Falls

With the recent storm and subsequent warmer days, a frozen cascade and a fringe of icicles has formed on the Willett Street side of the First Presbyterian Church.

The After-Party

A somewhat battered remnant of last night's revels.

Happy New Year!