Aerial and Ground Views of Snowy Ayers Creek

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Yesterday’s coastal snow left a thin white veil over Ayers Creek, so this morning I headed out with my DJI Mini 4 Pro, Lumix DM‑1, and phone to see how winter had transformed the marsh. The images that follow move from wide, cinematic aerials to close‑up studies of branches, vines, and frozen water, capturing the quiet, textured beauty of a mid‑Atlantic creek caught between tide and ice.

High‑altitude aerial view looking straight down the frozen channel of Ayers Creek as it snakes into the distance, framed by snow‑dusted marsh grasses and mixed pine and hardwood forest under a dramatic winter sky.

Vertical drone panorama that stretches the creek from foreground to horizon, showing the dark ribbon of open water edged with broken ice and backed by layered clouds rolling in from the Atlantic.

Ground‑level composition of bare winter branches hanging over the creek, each twig dotted with spiky seed pods, set against pale ice and soft, muted reeds on the far bank.

Aerial view of a gentle bend in the creek, where thin, glassy ice hugs the shoreline and a patchwork of snow and brown marsh grass reveals the subtle patterns of the tidal edge.

Black‑and‑white phone photo of a secluded bench in the snow, tucked just off the water’s edge and framed by bare trees, inviting the viewer to imagine sitting and listening to the frozen marsh.

Drone perspective looking down a narrow, partially frozen side channel, where dark water traces a winding path through reeds and evergreens that still hold a hint of green against the snow.

Close‑up of a twisting vine wrapped tightly around a slender trunk, with the snowy ground and blurred creek in the background, emphasizing the graphic lines and natural patterns of the winter woods.

Mid‑range view of overhanging branches studded with round seed pods, reaching out across the frozen surface of the creek while distant reeds and trees create a soft, layered backdrop.

Drone image framing a small snowy clearing beside the creek, where a lone bench and a leaning evergreen meet the reflective, partially frozen water, creating a quiet focal point within the wider winter landscape.