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White throated Dipper, Cinclus cinclus gularis, feeding in ice cold water after a night of frost. _MG_7322

 

I was stranded at istanbul on the way to Urfa in Southern Turkey - what a journey, what a trip that was.

Not your typical San Antonio weather but this is what we in South Texas woke up to this morning. Single-digit temperatures and a nice blanket of snow.

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Nikon D5100 + Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

Tonkotsu Ramen from Springs in Chinatown. Not the best Ramen I've had, but it will do for now.

Croton Point Park

 

The image shows a broad, snow-covered hillside under a clear, deep blue sky. The slope runs diagonally from lower left to upper right, creating a strong sense of incline and direction. Sparse winter grasses and low brush punctuate the snow, adding texture and subtle warm tones against the dominant whites and blues.

 

Near the center of the frame, a single human figure—small relative to the landscape—moves across the slope, likely walking or snowboarding.

 

The figure’s dark clothing provides a clear focal point and scale reference. There are faint tracks and wind-sculpted patterns in the snow, suggesting recent movement and cold, open conditions. The horizon line is minimal and clean, with a thin band of vegetation at the crest of the hill.

 

Assessment

Composition

The diagonal slope is the dominant compositional element and works well, creating tension and movement.

 

The figure is placed slightly below center, reinforcing isolation and scale rather than dominance.

 

Large areas of negative space (sky and snow) are used deliberately, emphasizing emptiness and exposure.

 

Use of Scale

The small human figure effectively conveys the vastness of the landscape.

 

This scale contrast is the image’s strongest narrative device.

 

Color and Tonality

Limited palette: blue sky, white snow, muted browns.

The strong blue sky contrasts cleanly with the snow without clipping or obvious color cast.

 

Subtle texture in the snow is preserved, indicating good exposure control.

 

Mood and Narrative

Conveys solitude, cold, and quiet.

 

The lone figure suggests endurance or contemplation rather than action or speed.

 

Reads as contemplative and minimalist rather than dramatic.

 

Light is likely mid-day or late morning: crisp, neutral, not overly dramatic but clean.

 

Overall

A restrained, minimalist landscape that uses scale, diagonal geometry, and limited color effectively. Its strength lies in quietness and spatial clarity rather than spectacle.

The sun is rising through trees as mist rises from the surface of the River Thames near Boulters Lock Weir. A retired police launch is moored on a small landing stage and there are perfect reflections in the water. Low angle photograph.

This never-ending polar vortex is really messing up my midday exercise routine. Soooo Coooold out there!!

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NEW YORK (Feb. 8, 2019) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies around the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Feb. 8, 2019. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 is participating in a cold weather training exercise in Brunswick, Maine. Executing this training ensures that HMH-464 is prepared to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) commander during all phases of expeditionary operations. The aircraft is assigned to HMH-464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jered T. Stone/Released)

Two retro 350, 350.020 and 350.002 together spotted on Ex 614 Tatran after departure from Štrba station. Both locos will stop revenue services due to lack of ETCS by the end of 2025. So, this is their last winter for sure.

West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.

 

The sun set today in a cloudless, cold, clear blue sky, the temperature is expected to go down to -12°F to -15°F by first light tomorrow morning, this month should be renamed Feburrrrrrrrrrruary !

"Frosty Red Cherries - Bunch" by Patti Deters. This closeup of a bunch of red crab apple cherries shows the bright red fruit still clinging to tree branches, frozen solid and frosted with ice and snow. Hoar frost brings out the beauty of these little fruits, while the cold weather preserves them a bit for birds and other animals that eat the nutritious berries. Crabapple trees are generally known for their pretty spring blooms, but when covered in icy hoar frost, I think winter is when they are most beautiful. This is one of several in this series, with links to others below. If you like outdoor nature photography, please see more macro, winter, and other nature-inspired artworks at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/frosty-red-cherries-patt....

 

Frosty Red Cherries Square: patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/frosty-red-cherries-squa...

 

Frosty Red Cherries Vertical: patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/frosty-red-cherries-vert...

  

When snow lands on the ground, the world becomes a peace’s untouched place. I know I feel bad walking on nature’s art️

celebrate: to honor (as a holiday) especially by solemn ceremonies or by refraining from ordinary business

-Merriam Webster

 

I celebrate the birth of Jesus. What do you celebrate?

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December 12th

Deicing operations at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

 

Type 1 fluid is applied to a United Express CRJ-200 on Thanksgiving Eve. This fluid is applied with high pressure at a temperature between 130–180°F to remove snow, ice and frost.

Frosted leaves on a bench in Southport's Hesketh Park

Members of the Serpentine Swimming Club break the ice for their morning swim in the middle of Hyde Park, in Central London, Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018.

A walk through the magical winter landscape of Criers Wood near Great Braxted, Essex.

 

former model boating lake

Times Square NYC snow falling overnight in the NYC Blizzard of 2011.

 

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New York City USA

01-27-2011

 

Penstock path, Hornsey, North London

I have been taking photos of this old farm house for years. I have never gone inside but I have shot the inside through the broken windows. It is kind of a spooky place with lots of graffiti on the walls.

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