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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.
The low winter sun forms a striking sunstar above a frozen Sandebukta, seen from Selvik toward Holmestrand. The snow-covered shoreline curves gently into the fjord while faint footprints trace a quiet human presence in an otherwise still landscape. In winter along the inner Oslofjord, calm and cold conditions can freeze sheltered bays like this, creating natural patterns in snow and ice that photographers love to capture.
Fun fact 1: The dramatic sunstar effect appears when shooting with a small aperture (like f/11–f/16 or smaller), where the blades in the objective create the distinct rays of light.
Fun fact 2: Complete freezing of inner parts of the Oslofjord is uncommon and usually requires extended periods of stable cold weather, low wind, and limited tidal movement—conditions that only align a few times each decade.
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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—if at all—and the rhythm of daily life comes to an abrupt halt. Streets turn into pale, silent corridors, calendars empty out, and the country is forced to slow down. Yet this weather also brings something rare. Silence. Stillness. A city momentarily freed from its usual rush. Normally, the centre of Amsterdam is always just a little warmer. Urban density, traffic and water usually prevent snow from lingering—quickly turning it wet, grey, and gone. But not today. Along the Herengracht, at the corner of the Blauwburgwal, snow falls steadily. Soft flakes drift down and settle on the bridge, along the quay, and on rows of parked bicycles. Saddles, spokes and carriers slowly disappear beneath a quiet layer of white, as if time itself has paused. Dark canal water flows slowly beneath the bridge, framed by a classic perspective of Amsterdam’s canal houses. Brick façades, pale window frames and snow-dusted roofs form a subdued winter scene. Bare trees trace delicate lines against the muted sky. The street feels unusually empty. No traffic, hardly any movement. Just an occasional pedestrian crossing the bridge, footsteps fading as fresh snow settles. Lanterns along the canal cast a warm glow onto the snow, softening the cold winter light. Behind a few windows, lights are on—small, warm, and still—quiet signs of life in an otherwise hushed city. Without traffic, the snow is allowed to stay. Sound is muffled, lines grow simpler, and the pace slows naturally. People walk more slowly, look around, pause for a moment. There is disruption, without doubt—but also wonder. On this winter day, Amsterdam feels smaller, quieter, and almost timeless. And even here, at the corner of the Herengracht and the Blauwburgwal, the snow remains: rare, fragile, and therefore all the more special.
Snowfall at the corner of the Herengracht and Blauwburgwal, Amsterdam. Soft flakes settle on the bridge and the parked bicycles as the city slows down. Warm lantern light and quiet canals turn this familiar corner into a rare moment of winter stillness.
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. Straten veranderen in witte banen, agenda’s worden leeg en het land schakelt ongewild een versnelling terug. Tegelijkertijd heeft dit weer ook iets bijzonders. Stilte. Vertraging. Een stad die even ophoudt met haasten. Normaal gesproken is het centrum van Amsterdam altijd nét een paar graden warmer. Door bebouwing, verkeer en stedelijke warmte blijft sneeuw hier zelden lang liggen — nat, grijs, verdwenen. Maar vandaag niet. Op de Herengracht, ter hoogte van de Blauwburgwal, sneeuwt het onafgebroken. Dichte, zachte vlokken dwarrelen neer en blijven liggen op de brug, langs de kade en op de rij geparkeerde fietsen. De sneeuw stapelt zich rustig op: op zadels, spaken en bagagedragers, alsof de tijd hier even is stilgezet. Het water van de gracht stroomt donker en traag onder de brug door, omlijst door een karakteristiek perspectief van grachtenpanden. Donkere bakstenen gevels, lichte kozijnen en besneeuwde daken vormen samen een verstild winterdecor. Kale bomen tekenen fijne lijnen tegen een bleke lucht. De straat oogt ongewoon leeg. Geen auto’s, nauwelijks beweging. Alleen een enkele wandelaar, langzaam voortgaand door de sneeuw. Lantaarnpalen langs de gracht werpen een warme gloed over het wit en brengen contrast in het zachte winterlicht. Achter enkele ramen brandt licht — klein, warm en stil — als teken van leven in een verder verstilde stad. Zonder verkeer krijgt de sneeuw hier de ruimte om te blijven liggen. Geluid wordt gedempt, lijnen worden eenvoudiger en het tempo zakt vanzelf. Mensen lopen langzamer, kijken om zich heen, blijven even staan. Er is overlast, zonder twijfel — maar ook verwondering. Op deze winterdag voelt Amsterdam kleiner, stiller en bijna tijdloos. En zelfs hier, op de hoek van de Herengracht en de Blauwburgwal, blijft de sneeuw liggen: zeldzaam, kwetsbaar en precies daarom zo bijzonder.
West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.
A few panoramas taken this afternoon of West Pond and our Mackerel Sky, it was bright and sunny today but the temperature never got over 25°F, most of the morning we where in the teens, the cold weather seems to have made a return.
Trying to find our way down Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, BC while skiing through near whiteout conditions.
The temperature has been well above freezing in recent days, and it’s been raining. The snow is melting fast.
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On January 7, 2026, the Netherlands is covered by a thick blanket of snow. Code Orange is in effect, and it is felt everywhere: flights are cancelled, trains and buses barely run, and the daily rhythm slows abruptly. Streets turn into white ribbons, sound is muted, and the city is forced into a lower gear. Even the centre of Amsterdam — normally always a few degrees warmer — is completely white today. Due to dense buildings, water and urban heat, snow rarely lingers here. Usually it quickly turns wet, grey and disappears. But not today. On Nieuwe Leliestraat, at the corner with Tweede Leliedwarsstraat, snow falls continuously. The flakes are dense and soft, settling on the street, along the pavement and against the façades of the buildings. The narrow street forms a calm perspective of brickwork, light window frames and bicycles lined along the sides — everything softened by a layer of white. The street feels unusually quiet. Hardly any traffic, little movement. Only footprints slowly fading beneath a fresh layer of snow. On the corner stands De Nieuwe Lelie, a warm and familiar neighbourhood pub in an otherwise hushed street. Inside, the lights glow softly and invitingly. Behind the windows, there is warmth and comfort — a place to catch your breath after the snow. There is hot mulled wine, hot chocolate with or without rum, or simply an ice-cold beer. Outside, street lamps cast a warm glow across the snow; inside, the neighbourhood quietly carries on. With traffic almost absent, the snow is given the chance to stay. People walk more slowly, look around, pause for a moment. There is disruption, without a doubt — but also wonder. On this winter day, Amsterdam feels smaller, quieter and almost timeless.
A quiet winter scene at Café De Nieuwe Lelie on Nieuwe Leliestraat, at the corner of Tweede Leliedwarsstraat in the heart of Amsterdam. Fresh snow softens the narrow street, bicycles and façades, while warm light from the café windows contrasts gently with the cold, still evening.
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. Straten veranderen in witte linten, geluid wordt gedempt en de stad schakelt ongewild een versnelling terug. Ook het centrum van Amsterdam — normaal altijd nét een paar graden warmer — is vandaag volledig wit. Door bebouwing, water en stedelijke warmte blijft sneeuw hier zelden liggen. Meestal wordt het snel nat, grijs en verdwenen. Maar vandaag niet. Op de Nieuwe Leliestraat, op de hoek met de Tweede Leliedwarsstraat, sneeuwt het onafgebroken. De vlokken vallen dicht en zacht en blijven liggen op straat, langs de stoep en tegen de gevels van de panden. De smalle straat vormt een rustig perspectief van baksteen, lichte kozijnen en fietsen langs de kant — alles gedempt door een laag wit. De straat oogt ongewoon stil. Nauwelijks verkeer, weinig beweging. Alleen voetstappen die langzaam verdwijnen onder een nieuwe laag sneeuw. Op de hoek ligt Café De Nieuwe Lelie, een warm en vertrouwd buurtcafé in een verder verstilde straat. Binnen brandt het licht, zacht en uitnodigend. Achter de ramen heerst warmte en gezelligheid — een plek om even op adem te komen na de sneeuw. Er is warme glühwein, warme chocolademelk met of zonder rum, of gewoon een ijskoud biertje. Buiten werpen lantaarns een warme gloed over de sneeuw; binnen leeft de buurt nog even door. Doordat het verkeer vrijwel ontbreekt, krijgt de sneeuw de ruimte om te blijven liggen. Mensen lopen langzamer, kijken om zich heen, blijven even staan. Er is overlast, zonder twijfel — maar ook verwondering. Op deze winterdag voelt Amsterdam kleiner, stiller en bijna tijdloos.
Male Redpoll in my garden during the recent cold weather ...
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9-2-2021
The East York Civic Centre was built in the late 1960s as the municipal headquarters for the former Borough of East York. Designed as a modern civic complex, it brought council chambers, public services, and community facilities together on a central site. After East York was amalgamated into the City of Toronto in 1998, the building continued to serve as an important civic and community hub, hosting municipal offices, public meetings, and local events.
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I count myself extremely lucky if I am in the mountains on an overcast day. Give me all the clouds and rain, I love it! The colors are vibrant, the raindrops pool on leaves making everything sparkle and if your near a road the rain on the pavement makes all sorts of wonderful images. This was a tight curve around the mountain and would have been dangerous to stand in the middle of as there was quite a bit of traffic through this particular pass that day. So regrettably I was not able to get down low like I usually for for a road shot. Instead I hung out the window like a crazy lady. Not perfect but very satisfying. I'd rather something imperfect than nothing at all.
This male cardinal was perched in the pomegranate tree that was decorated with icicles from freezing rain that occurred earlier that November morning.
Merry Christmas all my friends of Flickr!!!!
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas during November 2019
Parsonsfield, Maine.
Panorama view from Rt-160 / North Road in Parsonsfield today, we had some mighty cold looking November clouds passing over all day driven by a strong north west wind.
A Christmas market, frozen air,
and one leg thrown skyward in refusal.
Sometimes warmth comes not from layers,
but from moving anyway.
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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.
With snow and ice still falling I decided to take an adventure in my own garden. Came across this Dogwood tree bud in a perfect ball of ice. I like how this shot came through in almost a 3D effect.
As the whole 2024 had its ups and downs,
my heart so longed for winter, knew it has to come, the nature aligned with the lives and gave us storms every now and then. and then, just as I wanted, it came, Alhamdulillah :)
I'd like to give an account of whatever happened and why I couldn't come here much -
the yr kinda started with row in a family matter
I was depressed a whole January, mostly bedridden and while missing many classes in the toughest year
I wasn't allowed to sit for some of my exams (and attended altogher later which worsened my health at the end)
there was a fire that in my building during vacation when everyone was out but I didn't go, so I caught it first saving from the spread but later got busted instead
I fell in love for the first time
I had been in love with whatever I was doing during free times, attended many surgeries.
the country had issues and we had to fight in the hospital during casualty days. I was homeless for some time and stayed with some friends and in the hospital.
I got my heart broken so many little times.
I've been bullied by toxic people in profile ground too, facing how professional life is for the first time, which worsened my health again.
I made many good friends and well-wishers too.
I learnt many skills while couldn't attend exams, so it wouldn't go to waste.
I think at the same time I was ahead of the curve and got lost.
So many in and around my life judged me and got me wrong too. Lastly I got into fight with many due to my temper and attacks, but also made amends as much as I could.
I read some great books - When breathe becomes air (written by dying neurosurgeon that I'd recommend every doc and patients to read), Man's search for meanings(written by a concentration camp survivor psychiatrist), some stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Metamorphosis, currently The midnight library.
Long story short, I survived :)
Now attending exams but weren't up to my satisfaction, and still in love :)
Winter has warmed my soul
Send my some prayers so I get rid of health issues soon, and get through these exams.
How was your year?
What are the books that you have read and loved?
How's the weather?
Sending love and well-wishes to all 💕🍂🍃
West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.
Panorama:
Well, we where back into the cold today with a high temperature of only 33°F and a north west wind that was gusting up to about 45 MPH.
Tonight's forecast is calling for snow showers this evening. Becoming clear later. Low around 5°F and Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Yesterday I saw that the Peak District had some snow, but that evaded us in Nottingham. Looking back to January 2021, we had quite a good covering of the white stuff and it stayed around for a day or two. During the late afternoon of the 24th, I put my boots on and went to the lock cottage and sought out some snowy compositions.
photo rights reserved by B℮n
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 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.