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We are overrun with Finches. The American Goldfinches and the House Finches are visiting our feeders in great numbers, and I couldn't be happier.
When the weather got super cold a few weeks ago I had to put out an extra feeder for them because there was a near pandemonium with all of them trying to get at this one feeder. Although that extra feeder helped it still didn't seem to curb their frenzy. There was even a brand new thistle sock for the Goldfinches but they seemed to prefer these hotmeats, which are pepper treated sunflower meats.
**Please note - there is a second photo in the Comments section.
Mid-winter flower kiosks offer a burst of vibrant color that acts as a natural "pick-me-up" against gray skies and snowy landscapes. Common kiosk finds like Amaryllis, Cyclamen, and Pansies symbolize resilience and hope, reminding us that life continues to bloom even in the harshest seasons.
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listen : Bird on the Wire Leonard Cohen
Like a bird on the wire,
like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free.
Like a worm on a hook,
like a knight from some old fashioned book
I have saved all my ribbons for thee.
If I, if I have been unkind,
I hope that you can just let it go by.
If I, if I have been untrue
I hope you know it was never to you.
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On January 7, 2026, the Netherlands lies beneath a thick blanket of snow. Code Orange is in effect, and its impact is felt everywhere: flights are cancelled, trains and buses barely run, and daily routines come to an abrupt halt. Roads turn into white ribbons, calendars are wiped clean, and the country is forced to slow down. Yet there is something quietly remarkable about this weather. Silence. Slowed movement. A landscape that seems momentarily set back in time. Normally, the historic center of Amsterdam is just a few degrees warmer. Surrounded by buildings, water, and urban heat, snow rarely settles here. It usually melts away quickly — wet, grey, and gone. But not today. Along the Prinsengracht, snow falls steadily and soft, settling on the quay, the bicycles, the rooftops, and the facades. Boats rest motionless in the dark water, edged with white. Behind the windows, warm light glows, gently contrasting with the cold winter day outside. The row of canal houses forms an almost graphic backdrop — restrained, quiet, dusted with snow. With little traffic, the snow is given space to remain. The canal becomes a silent winter street, where sound is softened and movement slows. Street lamps and illuminated windows add warmth to the scene as the city itself pauses. There is disruption, without doubt — but also wonder. People walk more slowly, stop, and look. Amsterdam feels smaller, calmer, almost timeless. This day shows what snow can do: disrupt and connect at the same time. It brings everything to a standstill, yet opens space for attention and reflection. And on this winter’s day, the snow even lingers on the Prinsengracht — rare, fleeting, and all the more special because of it.
A quiet winter moment on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, where heavy snowfall softens the historic canal houses and brings the city to a rare standstill. Warm window lights reflect in the dark water, contrasting beautifully with the cold, snow-covered facades.
Op 7 januari 2026 ligt Nederland onder een dik pak sneeuw. Code Oranje is van kracht en dat is overal voelbaar: vluchten zijn geannuleerd, treinen en bussen rijden nauwelijks of helemaal niet, en het dagelijkse ritme valt abrupt stil. Wegen veranderen in witte linten, agenda’s worden leeg geveegd en het land schakelt ongewild een versnelling terug. Tegelijkertijd heeft dit weer ook iets bijzonders. Stilte. Vertraging. Een landschap dat even lijkt te zijn teruggezet in de tijd. Normaal gesproken is het centrum van Amsterdam altijd nét een paar graden warmer. Door bebouwing, water en stedelijke warmte blijft sneeuw hier zelden liggen. Meestal wordt het snel nat, grijs en verdwenen. Maar vandaag niet. Op de Prinsengracht sneeuwt het onafgebroken. De vlokken vallen dicht en zacht en blijven liggen op de kade, op de fietsen, op de daken en langs de gevels. De boten dobberen stil in het donkere water, omlijst door een witte rand. Achter de ramen brandt warm licht, dat contrasteert met de koele winterdag buiten. De rij grachtenpanden vormt een bijna grafische wand — ingetogen, rustig, bedekt met sneeuw. Doordat het verkeer minimaal is, krijgt de sneeuw hier de ruimte om te blijven. De gracht verandert in een stille winterstraat, waar geluid wordt gedempt en beweging vertraagt. Straatlampen en vensters geven warmte aan het beeld, terwijl de stad zelf even pas op de plaats maakt. Er is overlast, zonder twijfel — maar ook verwondering. Mensen lopen langzamer, blijven staan, kijken. Amsterdam voelt even kleiner, stiller, bijna tijdloos. Deze dag laat zien wat sneeuw kan doen: ontregelen én verbinden. Het legt alles stil, maar opent tegelijk ruimte voor aandacht. En op deze winterse dag blijft de sneeuw zelfs op de Prinsengracht liggen — zeldzaam, kwetsbaar en precies daarom zo bijzonder.
I just love winter scenes and snowy trees! This was another below zero day and everywhere I looked there was beauty!
Baldhill Dam area, Lake Ashtabula/Sheyenne River. On the North Country Nationel Scenic Trail (NCT)
Near the Mel Rieman Rec Area - Barnes County, North Dakota
Dec 2022
‘Beware the Blackthorn Winter’ is a country saying about a spell of cold weather in early April which often coincides with the blossoming of the blackthorn (Prunus Spinosa). The pure white of the blackthorn blossom matches the snow or hoar frost covering the fields nearby and almost invariably bitter north easterly winds. The longer days and sun gaining strength at this time of year often give a spell of warmer weather - but then the Blackthorn Winter comes along and reminds us it’s not quite summer yet. Statistically, we are more likely to have snow at Easter than at Christmas.
A Blackthorn Winter can be described as the opposite of an Indian summer.
Blackthorn white blossoms appear before the leaves, creating a contrast against the dark smooth thorny branches. The blackthorn flowers eventually become purple sloes, ripening in autumn and harvested traditionally in October or November, after the first frosts, and used to make a Sloe gin liqueur.
Goudriaan is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Molenlanden, and lies about 25 km east of Rotterdam. The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Goudriaan in the former municipality of Graafstroom.
A Marsh Tit perches on a branch of rose hips in Cremenes, Spain. Light rain falls as the last remnants of snow melt in the background. The bird's slightly damp feathers reflect the wet conditions, while the soft, neutral tones of the blurred backdrop highlight its presence in this winter landscape.
Hessian Hill,Cornish, Maine.
Panorama;
A progression of (4) panoramas of today's snow shower sunset.
We had a rather windy and cold day with snow showers off and on throughout the day, that is not virga falling from the clouds but ice pellets and or snow.
A few weeks ago, I went on a field trip to explore some abandoned places. I’d been to this spot once before, back in April 2021. The field was still soggy from early December’s snow, leaving my shoes caked in mud. I had to clean them off before hopping into my truck and heading to the next property.
This morning, I decided to go back to this schoolhouse; only 33 minutes drive from my home; that I stopped by some days ago, so I can capture the schoolhouse with some snow on the ground before it all gone later today. I also rarely photo something during the golden hour - meaning the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise - so why not grab this opportunity for me to see how good it turns out.
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There is no psychedelic lightshow going on in the house, it is the reflection of the setting sun !
Thanks to Maria_Globetrotter for help and advice!
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On January 7, 2026, the Netherlands is covered by a thick blanket of snow. Code Orange is in effect, and its impact is felt everywhere: flights are cancelled, trains and buses are barely running, and the daily rhythm slows abruptly. In the center of Amsterdam, this is rare. Because of urban heat and surrounding water, snow usually doesn’t last here. It quickly turns wet, grey, and disappears. But not today. On the corner of the Herengracht and Brouwersgracht, by the Melkmeisjesbrug, snow falls continuously. The flakes drift down softly and densely, settling on the bridge deck, the quay, and the steps. With no car traffic here, the snow is given the chance to remain. The path along the canal turns into a silent, white passage. The historic façades form a dark backdrop against which the falling snow remains clearly visible. Street lanterns add a warm glow to the scene, while the city audibly comes to rest. Sounds are muffled; only footsteps and laughter break the silence. Children run through the fresh snow, pull sleds across the small bridge, fall, and get back up again. Nearby, residents move carefully along paths that are usually busy but now almost empty. Here, Amsterdam feels smaller, calmer — almost village-like. This place shows what snow can do: it disrupts, but it also connects. It brings the city to a halt while opening space for wonder. And on this winter day, the snow even stays here — right in the heart of Mokum, at the Melkmeisjesbrug. Something you rarely see, and precisely for that reason, so special.
A winter scene at the corner of the Herengracht and Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam, by the Melkmeisjesbrug. Fresh snow blankets the bridge and canal path as children play and the city slows, turning this usually busy spot into a quiet, almost village-like moment.
Op 7 januari 2026 ligt Nederland onder een dik pak sneeuw. Code Oranje is van kracht en dat is overal voelbaar: vluchten zijn geschrapt, treinen en bussen rijden nauwelijks, en het dagelijkse ritme vertraagt abrupt. In het centrum van Amsterdam is dat zeldzaam. Door stedelijke warmte en water blijft sneeuw hier meestal niet liggen. Vaak wordt het snel nat, grijs en verdwenen. Maar vandaag niet. Op de hoek van de Herengracht en Brouwersgracht, bij het Melkmeisjesbruggetje, sneeuwt het onafgebroken. De vlokken vallen zacht en dicht en blijven liggen op het brugdek, de kade en de trappen. Omdat hier geen autoverkeer is, krijgt de sneeuw de ruimte om te blijven. Het pad langs de gracht verandert in een stille, witte doorgang . De historische gevels vormen een donker decor waartegen de sneeuw zichtbaar blijft dwarrelen. Straatlantaarns brengen een warme gloed in het beeld, terwijl de stad hoorbaar tot rust komt. Geluiden worden gedempt; alleen voetstappen en gelach breken de stilte. Kinderen rennen door de verse sneeuw, trekken sleeën over het bruggetje, vallen en staan weer op. Even verderop bewegen bewoners zich voorzichtig voort over paden die normaal druk zijn, nu bijna leeg. Amsterdam voelt hier kleiner, rustiger — bijna dorps. Deze plek laat zien wat sneeuw kan doen: het ontregelt, maar verbindt ook. Het legt de stad stil en opent tegelijk ruimte voor verwondering. En op deze winterdag blijft de sneeuw zelfs hier liggen — midden in Mokum, bij het Melkmeisjesbrugje. Iets wat je zelden ziet, en juist daarom zo bijzonder is.
www.thetravelpictures.com: The sun sets behind a small barn house standing alone on a snow covered field at the rural Finland. The cold day ends with a dramatic sky. - bit.ly/2Z3j3NN //
Cornish, Maine.
Panorama view of the sunset at Highland Farms in Cornish today, it was cold and windy and snow flakes where flying, reminding me of what's coming.
Since spring seems to be taking its sweet time arriving here's a photo I took from the dead of winter
That day, I took a field trip to some abandoned places. It was my second time stopping by this old schoolhouse. The last time I visited was four years ago, and nothing has changed since. It’s located in Richardson County, Nebraska.
Hi my friends! I was missing taking photos these days.
The cold weather doesn't help so much. I don't have a good car to travel safely in the snow routes and the cold weather is not good for the health of my daughter, so here I am at home.
So I think landscape photography it should wait a little and I should try other things, don't you think?
I hope everyone is having a good holidays season.
Here in Portland Oregon we are having some days with snow and that is not so regular. Crazy weather.
Stay cozy my friends Winter is here at this part of the world.
Yesterday it was -28C, but sunny with a beautiful blue sky..so I went to the nearby golf course to try for a couple snowy scenes.
My fingers got so cold I had to plod back to the car..(snow is over a foot deep where I stood) Jumped out a second time and noticed some little birds very high in the spruce trees... and did manage, finally, with frozen fingers...to get a few of them too....
Over on Facebook, fellow photographer and friend Rick Derevan nominated me to do the seven day Nature Photography challenge. So I thought, since I’m processing and posting some images I haven’t posted anywhere before, I should probably share some of those images here with my friends on Flickr too! It only seems right. So if you see some images that are relatively new and out of sequence, that’s what’s up here.
We spent 3 days along the Madison River last winter with this beautiful female Bobcat as she went about hunting, napping, bathing and all those things that Bobcats do. It was a magical experience and one I won’t soon forget. In this photo she is moving down the hill across the river from us searching for rodents to eat.
I’ve visited this location twice, the first time being in April 2021. The condition of the property hasn’t changed much, though I did notice the roof has gotten a bit worse.
Well like every one else, my bird feeder has been on over time...
but that is quite alright ...
I get to see my, outside visitors ....
We got a " skiffin" of snow and ice this morning ...
It is COLD ....
My heat pump went out, ( of course I am complaining ) LOL
the men just told me to stay out of the way .. imagine that ?
They are getting it in .. but - I feel about, like this beautiful bird looks ... bless it.... I wished I could help it ...
Have a good evening every one ....
Skiffin ..... is just a dusting ....