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This morning was bitterly cold, but the three of us, (Sasha, Rosanna and myself) ventured out into the cold anyway! I felt incredibly mean asking Sasha to take off her lovely warm coat, but she bravely did when I asked. She put on my big long gloves and pretended she was warm!
I can't believe how much the weather can change the light and landscape - it's wonderful! I absolutely love winter now! :D
Anyway, I hope you like this! If you're interested, I just posted a new blog post on my website: How to Improve Your Photography with No Camera.
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Milford Sound is a beautiful fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park...sometimes described as The Eighth Wonder of the World.
Taken from onboard the two-story scenic cruise boat "Milford Sovereign" (capacity 300+ guests) on a cold and windy day. In the backdrop is the iconic Mitre Peak, with a couple of the similar boats (...yes can you see them?) in the photo providing an idea of the relative scale:-)
West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.
Panorama view of today's very cold sunset.
As the sun set today the temperature was a cool 30°F and shortly after sunset it dropped down to 26°F and now at 10:13 P.M. it's down to 19°F and the wind is blowing out of the northeast at about 7-15 mph, it's going to be a cold night.
...this favorite season is about to come to a close as the weatherman is predicting icy cold temperatures for the next several nights!
Caught during an unexpected spring snowfall, this squirrel remained tucked against the old textured bark while quietly feeding beneath the falling snow.
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The Peace Monument also known as the Friendship Monument or the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument at the Jvari Pass in Georgia is a striking structure erected in 1983 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Georgian-Russian Treaty of Georgievsk 1783. This treaty marked the beginning of a closer political and military alliance between the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (in present-day Georgia) and the Russian Empire. Its purpose was to protect Georgia from invasions by hostile powers. The monument is built in the form of a semicircular stone structure and is located at a panoramic point along the Jvari Pass, a mountain pass on the Georgian Military Road. This area is located in the Caucasus Mountains and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The monument consists of colorful mosaics depicting scenes from Georgian history and culture, as well as the theme of peace and unity. Although the monument was intended as a symbol of friendship between Georgia and Russia, it has attracted controversy in later years due to the complex historical and political relations between the two countries, particularly after Georgia's independence in 1991 and subsequent conflicts. Today, it is seen more as a tourist attraction than a political symbol. The monument is a popular stop for travelers exploring the Georgian Military Road due to its impressive views and historical significance.
This photograph shows a section of the Peace Monument at the Jvari Pass in Georgia. The colorful mosaic, which is prominently placed on the stone arch structure, illustrates themes such as history, culture, and the connection between Georgia and Russia. The artwork features figures, symbols, and scenes that reference both traditional Georgian and Russian elements. These dates refer to the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsk (1783). This treaty established an alliance between Georgia and the Russian Empire, which at the time was intended to protect Georgia from foreign threats. In the center is a large central figure. This appears to be a woman holding a child, symbolizing peace, motherland, or protection. On either side are scenes of knights and horses. These images emphasize the fighting spirit and heroism, as well as the historical stories that connect both nations. The three arches below the artwork are part of the semi-circular construction of the monument. In the background is a snow-covered landscape, representing the rugged and scenic terrain of the Jvari Pass.
Het Peace Monument ook bekend als het Friendship Monument of het Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument bij de Jvari-pas in Georgië is een opvallend bouwwerk dat in 1983 werd opgericht om het 200-jarige jubileum van het Georgisch-Russische Verdrag van Georgievsk 1783 te herdenken. Dit verdrag markeerde het begin van een nauwere politieke en militaire alliantie tussen het Koninkrijk Kartli-Kachetië (in het huidige Georgië) en het Russische Rijk. Het doel was om Georgië te beschermen tegen invallen van vijandige mogendheden. Het monument is gebouwd in de vorm van een halfronde stenen structuur en bevindt zich op een panoramisch punt langs de Jvari-pas, een bergpas op de Georgische Militaire Weg. Dit gebied ligt in het Kaukasusgebergte en biedt spectaculaire uitzichten op de omliggende bergen en valleien. Het monument bestaat uit kleurrijke mozaïeken die scènes uit de Georgische geschiedenis en cultuur uitbeelden, evenals het thema van vrede en eenheid. Hoewel het monument bedoeld was als symbool van vriendschap tussen Georgië en Rusland, heeft het in latere jaren controverse opgeroepen vanwege de complexe historische en politieke relaties tussen de twee landen, met name na de onafhankelijkheid van Georgië in 1991 en de daaropvolgende conflicten. Tegenwoordig wordt het meer gezien als een toeristische trekpleister dan als een politiek symbool. Het monument is een populaire stop voor reizigers die de Georgische Militaire Weg verkennen vanwege het indrukwekkende uitzicht en de historische betekenis.
West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.
Panorama view of our sunset today and ice that's been forming on West Pond over the past three days / nights.
Eagle Harbor Cut Off Rd, Mohawk, MI
This was a stop on our tour of the UP in Michigan after the informal dawn wedding at Hunter's Point Park.
Merry Christmas everybody.... and here's to 2019....the second coming of the pacer!
28/02/2018 (Wed) 0949 Blackdykes (between Arnside & Silverdale) 67023 Stella + 67027 Charlotte 1Q90 0938 Carnforth down sidings - Derby RTC via Barrow In Furness - Carnforth - Derby
It is cold and easy to get a flu. So I have to wash my hands frequently, the easy and efficient way to protect ourselves from a cold or a flu.
I think that this might be my best capture so far of some snow flakes that I managed to get early this afternoon
I had a surprise when I reached for the front door handle and saw this nursery web spider right next to it. She stayed there for hours before we escorted her further outside.
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The Pyrenees also spelled Pyrenées Spanish: Pirineos; French: Pyrénées; Catalan: Pirineus; Occitan: Pirenèus; Aragonese: Perinés; Basque: Pirinioak are a range of mountains in southwest Europe that form a natural border between France and Spain. They separate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of continental Europe, and extend for about 430 km. For the most part, the main crest forms a massive divider between France and Spain, with the tiny country of Andorra sandwiched in between. The Col d'Aubisque above is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees 30km south of Tarbes and Pau in the department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in the Aquitaine region of France. The Aubisque is one of those hors catégorie cols that make the legend of the Tour de France.
We were high up in the Pyrenees at the top of the Col d'aubisque even higher at 1,750 m. The weather had been cold, cold enough for snow on the top of the mountains. The white mountain tops are reaching here higher than 2600 meters. The highest peak in the Pyrenees is 3,404 meters high.
De Pyreneeën Frans: Pyrénées, Spaans: Pirineos, Catalaans: Pirineus, Baskisch: Pirinioak zijn een gebergte, gelegen op de grens van Spanje en Frankrijk. Het gebergte strekt zich uit over ongeveer 430 kilometer, tussen de Atlantische Oceaan en de Middellandse Zee. De hoogste berg is de Aneto 3404 meter, gelegen in het uiterste noordoosten van het Spaanse Aragón. Het gebergte is ontstaan door de botsing van het Iberisch schiereiland met het Europese continent, gedurende de Alpiene orogenese, vanaf circa 50 miljoen jaar geleden tot heden. De Col d'Aubisque hierboven is een bergpas in de Franse Pyreneeën. De bergpas is vooral bekend van wielrenetappes in bijvoorbeeld de Ronde van Frankrijk.
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Luosto is a picturesque ski village with a surprisingly large number of accommodations. Although there are a few hotels, you'll mostly find cozy bungalows here. Luosto is nestled in the heart of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, surrounded by ancient forests, rugged gorges, and peat bogs. It's a unique piece of nature rarely seen in our part of Europe. Finnish Lapland is far to the north, so there's usually plenty of snow here. Luosto offers a stunning landscape for adventurous activities and the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Finnish wilderness. Our plan is to climb the spectacular fell (mountain). As we step out of the car, it feels like nature here is in a deep winter sleep. Our hike begins at dawn in the remote hamlet of Ukko-Luostontien. In Lapland, the colors of the sky during sunrise and sunset can be very intense due to the low position of the sun on the horizon. The long twilight periods can create unique colors in the sky, including green hues, due to various scattering effects of sunlight. The trees gently bend under the weight of the snow.
We walk along the ridge of the fells of Ukko-Luosto, passing through the surrounding primeval forest. The summer path to the top is closed due to avalanche danger, so we continue our journey and attempt to reach the summit via the northern ridge of Ukko-Luosto. The path ascends steeply through the enchanting ancient forests, where the trees covered in crown snow look magical. The last section to the top of the mountain has snow too deep for us. The path winds its way to the top of Pikku-Luosto Fell. We sink in and have to crawl to the top. Snowshoes are definitely necessary here. In the impressive Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut, we can take a break, warm up, and admire the magnificent view. It's terribly cold up here on the 514-meter-high mountain, partly due to the biting polar wind. The sun reaches its highest point on this short January day and shines beautifully just over the mountain's peak. There's also a solar halo visible, an optical phenomenon caused by the refraction, reflection, and scattering of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere. We thaw out a bit and rest before starting our return journey. Walking in the snow is exhausting. We take the same route back because we don't want to get stuck in deep snow and aim to be back in Luosto before dark. In total, we walked more than 18,000 steps, but we enjoyed this special place in Lapland. In Luosto, we treated ourselves to delicious reindeer jerky and panna cotta, while BieJee savored a reindeer burger.
Luosto biedt een prachtig landschap voor avontuurlijke activiteiten en de mogelijkheid om te genieten van de rust en schoonheid van de Finse wildernis. Ons plan is om de spectaculaire fell (berg) te beklimmen. Wanneer we uit de auto stappen, lijkt de natuur hier in een diepe winterslaap te verkeren. Onze wandeling begint bij dageraad in het afgelegen gehucht Ukko-Luostontien. In Lapland kunnen de kleuren van de lucht tijdens zonsopkomst en zonsondergang zeer intens zijn door de lage stand van de zon aan de horizon. De lange schemerperiodes kunnen unieke kleuren in de lucht veroorzaken, inclusief groene tinten, door verschillende verstrooiingseffecten van het zonlicht. De bomen buigen zachtjes onder het gewicht van de sneeuw. We lopen op de rug van de fells van Ukko-Luosto langs het oerbos in de bijzondere omgeving. Het zomerpad naar de top is afgesloten vanwege lawinegevaar, dus we vervolgen onze weg en proberen de top te bereiken via de noordelijke bergkam van Ukko-Luosto. Het pad loopt steil door de betoverende oerbossen, waar de bomen bedekt met kroonsneeuw er magisch uitzien. Het laatste gedeelte naar de top van de berg is de sneeuwlaag te diep voor ons. Het pad slingert zich een weg naar de top van Pikku-Luosto Fell. We zakken weg en moeten kruipen naar de top. Sneeuwschoenen zijn hier dus echt nodig. In de indrukwekkende Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut kunnen we even bijkomen, op temperatuur komen en het magnifieke uitzicht bewonderen. Het is verschrikkelijk koud hier op de 514 meter hoge berg, mede door de strakke poolwind. De zon bereikt zijn hoogste punt op deze korte januaridag en schijnt prachtig net over de top van de berg. Ook is er een zonnehalo te zien, een optisch fenomeen dat ontstaat door de breking, reflectie en verstrooiing van licht door ijskristallen in de atmosfeer. We ontdooien nog even en rusten uit voordat we beginnen aan onze terugreis. Wandelen in de sneeuw is zwaar. We nemen dezelfde route terug omdat we niet vast willen komen te zitten in de diepe sneeuw en we in ieder geval voor het donker terug willen zijn in Luosto. In totaal hebben we meer dan 18.000 stappen gezet, maar we hebben genoten van deze speciale plek in Lapland. In Luosto hebben we onszelf getrakteerd op heerlijke rendier-jerky en panna cotta, terwijl BieJee genoot van een rendierburger.
On a chilled December morning the quiet peace of Frobisher Bay is torn apart in the thunderous roar of a missile launch. Rocket light burns bright against the cool pastel colours of an Arctic winter. For weeks, the crew of the surfaced Ohio-class submarine had navigated the unforgiving, ice-choked waters of the northern frontier—a silent ghost patrolling the edge of the world. This morning, as the sun barely scraped the horizon in a wash of pale amber and rose, the quiet ended.
Part of a high-stakes naval exercise in Arctic defense preparedness, the launch was a flawless demonstration of strategic readiness. With a concussive boom that rippled across the frozen expanse, the hull shuddered as a Trident missile erupted from its silo. It punched through the freezing sea spray, riding a pillar of blinding fire and churning white exhaust into the sub-zero air. For a fleeting moment, the stark, snow-dusted islands and jagged mountains were illuminated by the artificial sun of the rocket’s wake, casting long, dramatic shadows over the ice. As the missile vanished into the upper atmosphere, leaving only a drifting plume of smoke against the dawn sky, the Arctic reclaimed its silence—but the message of vigilance had been clearly written across the horizon.
Haven't had much snow lately so I've been having fun with all the snow this year so far. Hope everyone is staying warm with all the cold weather we've been having lately.
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Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as any bird that hunts other animals. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh. Large birds of prey have always been persecuted and have only found refuge in the most inaccessible parts of mountain ranges, often at very high altitudes. Although protected for the past twenty years or so, they show no inclination to recolonize the lower altitudes and plains. The Pyrenees were the last refuge in the whole of France for certain species, while offering shelter to birds of prey known in other mountains. It is this wealth of wildlife that the various nature reserves throughout the range -from the national park in the west to eastern reserves- all aim to conserve. In the 1970s, just before birds of prey were placed under legal protection, the situation was critical. Today, most small and medium bird of prey populations have risen to an acceptable level. The larger birds of prey are more sensitive to disturbances of all kinds. The time taken before reaching sexual maturity, the few young born per couple the long breeding period and the numerous failures all serve to slow down reproduction and hinder the renewal of generations. Higher up in the mountains, above the tree line, we enter their territory. This is where you might be lucky enough to spot a Royal Eagle. The eagle is a hunter by nature. In the Alps, they have become expert marmot catchers. Marmots have been successfully introduced into the Pyrenees in several different places. But they have not spread everywhere yet and eagles have to content themselves with smaller prey: squirrels, voles, moles and reptiles appear regularly on their menu. We should always keep one eye on the sky in the hopes of seeing a fleeting silhouette or even the soaring flight of one of these large birds of prey in their own domain. Large Birds of Prey which can be spotted in the Pyrenees are: Peregrine falcon, Royal Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Griffion Vulture, Beared Vulture -Lammergeier and Golden Eagle.
We were high up in the Pyrenees at the top of the Col d'aubisque even higher at 1,750 m. The weather had been cold, cold enough for snow on the top of the mountains. The white mountain tops are reaching here higher than 2600 meters. The highest peak in the Pyrenees is 3,404 meters high. Here above the tree line we entering the Birds of Prey territory. I was lucky to spot a Beared Vulture -Lammergeier which suddenly cames out from the fog above my head . A Bird of Prey with a wing-span of 3 metres.
Het nationaal park van de Pyreneeën is een waar beschermd heiligdom van de natuur en observatiepunt voor de wilde fauna gemzen, roofvogels, marmotten, Pyreneese flora. Het Nationaal park van de Pyreneeën werd in 1967 gesticht en strekt zich uit over een oppervlakte van 500km2 van de Aspe-vallei -in het westen tot het massief van Néouvielle -in het oosten en eindigt aan de Spaanse grens. De fauna en flora en de schoonheid van de natuur zijn hier onaangeroerd gebleven. In dit gebied torenen de mooiste toppen van de Pyreneeën boven het landschap uit. Dit is ook het gebied van de grote roofvogels. In de jaren '70, vlak alvorens de roofvogels onder dierenbescherming werden geplaatst, was de situatie kritiek. Vandaag, zijn de meeste kleine en middelgrote roofvogel bevolkingsaantallen toegenomen op een aanvaardbaar niveau. De Pyreneeën was voor een aantal grote roofvogels het laatste toevluchtsoord in heel Frankrijk. In de Alpen, is o.a. de adelaar een deskundige marmotvanger geworden. De marmotten zijn nu ook met succes geïntroduceerd in de Pyreneeën in verscheidene verschillende plaatsen. Maar zijn nog lang niet overal verspreid en de adelaars moeten met kleinere prooien tevreden zijn zoals: de eekhoorns, de veldmuizen, mollen en reptielen. In het dunbevolktegebied van de pyreneeen zijn zeldzame soorten als Lammergier, Steenarend, Vale Gier en Dwergarend soms wel van 30 meter dichtbij te zien. Eigenlijk een prachtige plek om deze roofvogels te fotograferen. Hoog in de bergen geeft de aanblik van deze lammergier die plotseling uit de mist boven m'n hoofd zweeft, met prachtig oranje-gele verenkleed, een beeld wat mij altijd bij zal blijven.
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Commonly seen on mountain tops and other moist and cool places, rime ice (or hard rime) is the frozen water droplets from fog. This one was on my front yard shrubs a couple of weeks ago. Cool and spiky!
A hypnotic whirlpool turns silently beneath a frozen landscape in Myllykoski near Kuusamo, Finland, captured in February 2026. Snow-laden trees frame the dark, flowing water, where motion and stillness meet in a striking winter contrast.
There are things in life that we really don't like, but we know, without a doubt, that we cannot avoid. Rather than fight it, why not try to enjoy whatever it is that is interrupting the joy in your day? "Choose" to be happy today -- no matter what!
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Gourette is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Eaux-Bonnes in the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, on the D918 road which passes through the Col d'Aubisque mountain pass. The closest air access is Pau Pyrénées Airport. In winter, the resort offers one of the largest skiable areas in the Pyrenean chain with 30 marked pistes, and extending between 1,400 and 2,400 meters in altitude, covering about 90 hectares of mostly north-facing slopes. The area also hosts snowboarding and snowshoe trails. In 2005 the region spent over 50 million euros to improve its winter resort facilities, including trails, lifts, accommodation and other infrastructure. In summer, tourists visit the valley of the Gave d'Ossau and its lakes for sightseeing, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and mountaineering, including the ascent of Pic du Midi d'Ossau 2,884 metres. The French GR 10 hiking trail, which covers over 800 km from one end of the Pyrenees to the other, passes through the village.
We were high up in the Pyrenees at the top of the Col d'aubisque even higher at 1,750 m. The weather had been cold, cold enough for snow on the top of the mountains. The white mountain tops are reaching here higher than 2600 meters. The highest peak in the Pyrenees is 3,404 meters high. We have a splendid view on the winter sport resort Gourette.
De Pyreneeën Frans: Pyrénées, Spaans: Pirineos, Catalaans: Pirineus, Baskisch: Pirinioak zijn een gebergte, gelegen op de grens van Spanje en Frankrijk. Het gebergte strekt zich uit over ongeveer 430 kilometer, tussen de Atlantische Oceaan en de Middellandse Zee. De hoogste berg is de Aneto 3404 meter, gelegen in het uiterste noordoosten van het Spaanse Aragón. Het gebergte is ontstaan door de botsing van het Iberisch schiereiland met het Europese continent, gedurende de Alpiene orogenese, vanaf circa 50 miljoen jaar geleden tot heden. De Col d'Aubisque hierboven is een bergpas in de Franse Pyreneeën. De bergpas is vooral bekend van wielrenetappes in bijvoorbeeld de Ronde van Frankrijk. Beneden in het dal ligt het wintersport plaatsje Gourette.