Wednesdays are usually optimistic, regardless of the weather, because it's the middle of the week and closer to the weekend. But today, the weather was perfect for long walks.

For the first time this autumn, frost struck. It was so severe that the park's ponds froze over. This didn't last long, as as soon as the sun appeared, life returned to normal.

The winged crowd has been fed, and they've grown in abundance today. But yesterday's peanut purchases were enough for today's treat.

And the sunset over the pond, as always, is phenomenal at this time of year.