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Who's looking forward to the winter? ;-)
Here's the picture of the stone barn, also known as The Frank Schott Stone Barn, located in western Minnesota, was constructed by German immigrant Frank Schott in 1923, showcasing exemplary Midwestern architectural innovation.
According to the Minnesota Historical Society's historical account, the structure's completion took nearly 20 years.
Following the collapse of the barn's wooden roof in 1993, the stone walls continue to stand.
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is a Florida State Park located in White Springs off U.S. 41, along the Suwannee River in north Florida.
Stephen Foster is famous for having written the song "Old Folks At Home," also known as "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River." The song, referring nostalgically to "home far, far away," is Florida's state song.
The Suwannee River (also spelled Suwanee River) is a major river that runs through South Georgia southward into Florida in the southern United States. It is a wild blackwater river, about 246 miles (396 km) long. The Suwannee River is the site of the prehistoric Suwanee Straits which separated peninsular Florida from the panhandle.
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This is one of the abandoned properties I stopped by yesterday, with some inches of snow we received overnight, but at this moment, the snow stopped but windy and very cold of around 12°. Brrrr!!
Icicles from the ice-storm that we are still enduring over the last few days here in Eugene, Oregon USA.
Weather Eugene Oregon Winter
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On 7 January 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 the rhythm of daily life slows abruptly. Roads turn into quiet, pale surfaces, and the country is forced to shift down a gear. In the center of Amsterdam, this is highly unusual. Normally, the city stays just warm enough for snow to disappear quickly—turning wet, grey, and gone within hours. Buildings, water, and urban heat rarely allow winter to linger. But not today. Along the Herengracht, near the Brouwersgracht, snow falls without pause. Soft flakes settle on the quay, on the railings along the water, and on two abandoned bicycles leaning against the fence. Across the canal, a houseboat lies quietly in the water, while behind it a continuous row of historic canal houses forms a calm, almost rhythmic backdrop—dark brick, light window frames, rooftops lightly dusted with snow. The street feels strikingly empty. No traffic, hardly any movement. Sound is muffled, lines become simpler, and the pace slows naturally. Behind a few windows, warm light glows, small and restrained—silent signs of life in an otherwise hushed city. The open space near the Blauwburgwal enhances the sense of calm and breathing room, as if Amsterdam pauses here for a moment. There is disruption, without doubt—but also a sense of wonder. On this winter day, the city feels smaller, quieter, and almost timeless. And even here, in the heart of Amsterdam, the snow remains: rare, fragile, and therefore all the more special.
A quiet winter moment on the Herengracht in central Amsterdam, near the Brouwersgracht, during heavy snowfall on 7 January 2026. Snow-covered bicycles line the canal as historic houses and a silent houseboat fade into the soft white calm.
Op 7 januari 2026 ligt Nederland onder een dik pak sneeuw. Code Oranje is van kracht en dat is overal merkbaar: vluchten zijn geannuleerd, treinen en bussen rijden nauwelijks en het dagelijkse ritme vertraagt abrupt. Wegen veranderen in stille, bleke vlakken en het land schakelt noodgedwongen een versnelling terug. In het centrum van Amsterdam is dit uitzonderlijk. Normaal gesproken blijft het hier net warm genoeg om sneeuw snel te laten verdwijnen — nat, grijs en weg. Bebouwing, water en stedelijke warmte laten winter zelden blijven. Maar vandaag niet. Langs de Herengracht, ter hoogte van de Brouwersgracht, valt de sneeuw onafgebroken. Zachte vlokken blijven liggen op de kade, op de leuningen langs het water en op twee verlaten fietsen die tegen het hek zijn gezet. Aan de overzijde ligt een woonboot stil in de gracht, terwijl daarachter een aaneengesloten rij historische grachtenpanden een rustig, bijna ritmisch decor vormt — donkere baksteen, lichte kozijnen, daken dun bestoven met sneeuw. De straat is opvallend leeg. Geen verkeer, nauwelijks beweging. Geluid wordt gedempt, lijnen worden eenvoudiger en het tempo zakt vanzelf. Achter enkele ramen brandt warm licht, klein en ingetogen, als stille tekens van leven in een verder verstilde stad. De open ruimte bij de Blauwburgwal versterkt het gevoel van rust en adem, alsof Amsterdam hier even pauze neemt. Er is overlast, zonder twijfel — maar ook verwondering. Op deze winterdag voelt de stad kleiner, stiller en bijna tijdloos. En zelfs hier, in het hart van Amsterdam, blijft de sneeuw liggen: zeldzaam, kwetsbaar en juist daarom zo bijzonder.
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This is shot from the archives....
Right now, all we have are severe cold temps, high winds, along with an ice storm, trying to loom in ..
Have a safe week ahead ....
Please be careful if you must be outside ....
Stunning frozen waterfall in Szentendre, Hungary, with intricate ice formations covering rocks in a winter landscape.
The entrance to Staple Fitzpaine Church.
St. Peter's, in the March snow, at Taunton Deane in Somerset.
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.
Ice covered red Holly Tree berries during the ice-storm here in Eugene, Oregon USA.
Weather Eugene Oregon Winter
Two Sundays ago, I decided to go out to photograph one of my favorite schoolhouses. It was a mistake, partly, because my truck got stranded temporarily due to windy coming from south, causing snowdrift over the county roads. I used the normal four-wheel drive, but I have to switch to the 'deep snow' mode, which helped me to get out. After I finally arrived to my destination, and immediately photograph the schoolhouse, with some different perspectives (you can see the other pic I posted a while ago). After I finished photographing the schoolhouse, I went back to the same route I came from, but nope the road, especially west and east routes, looked worse ... I mean, the snowdrift looked taller, so had to use my strategy on how to get myself out and decided to drive south toward the highway and made it home.
It was a very interesting day for me, LOL!
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We had -6°C this night.The (warm) winter sun doesn't have the energy to melt the ice on the water.
Sint-Maartensheide Beek Bree Belgium.
( Meyer Trioplan 50mm f2,9)
It’s been too long since I went out with a camera. A rather better day, yesterday, encouraged a visit to the RHS site at Bridgewater.
A Red Twig Dogwood (cornus sericea) was of particular note with its striking red stems. This deciduous shrub is known for its bright and vibrant stem colours, which intensify after the leaves fall in autumn, making it a fantastic addition to landscapes for winter interest.
Winter dogwood shrubs can grow up to 6-9 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, bushy structure. They’re often used for hedging or as a focal point in winter gardens as here. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade. However, pruning it in early spring can help rejuvenate the plant and encourage the brightest stem colours.
Walking Harvey long before the dawn avoids the problem of pheasant shooting (and his fear of gunfire)... but there's no light for my photography addiction. Except moonlight!
Shot taken beside the River Rother at Woolbeding.
Found this little gray-capped rosy-finch perched up in a tree one day last winter. While I usually see them as a flock or a "bouquet" of finches, this one was all alone. Against the monochromatic winter sky, I thought it looked so pretty. They feed on seeds, insects, and vegetation by ground foraging. This is one of 3 different rosy-finches found in North America, including the brown-capped rosy-finch and the black roy-finch. Such a joy to find them when out in nature.
Happy Monday to all!
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The faux crow.
A crow decoy, covered in icy cobwebs. At Staple Fitzpaine in Taunton Deane, Somerset.
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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 Brouwersgracht and Herengracht in Amsterdam, by the Melkmeisjesbrug. Fresh snow blankets the bridge, bikes, canal path 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.