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A frozen forest of gum trees on the summit of Mt Donna Buang, a mountain of elevation 1250 metres in the southern reaches of the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range, in the Australian state of Victoria.
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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.
A Christmas market, frozen air,
and one leg thrown skyward in refusal.
Sometimes warmth comes not from layers,
but from moving anyway.
It is very rare to see this type of weather in Muscat, Oman. It was a bit cold and cloudy and unluckily I forgot my camera at my home so I decided to take advantage of iPhone.
BNSF 3677 leads the H-DENAMS mixed freight train through Castle Rock, Colorado as it’s just about to cross Territorial Rd crossing the day after an early spring snowstorm.
Rothschild, Wisconsin
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With so much white around on this winter's day in Hokkaido, Japan, I decided to go for a minimalist image of this little girl happily playing in the snow.
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When snow lands on the ground, the world becomes a peace’s untouched place. I know I feel bad walking on nature’s art️
A lovely winters day shot up in the Mountains of County Antrim near Slieveanora.
A good enough covering for the roads but not enough to completely cover the fields.
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.
The Great Heron bird was hunkered down, neck tucked in and wings covering his thin legs in cold weather @ Lake Crabtree County Park.
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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. The other boat in the photo is dwarfed by the magnificent cliffs on both sides of the fjord :-)
Explore #3 (highest position reached on 2014-08-01) - Thank you for stopping by and for your encouraging comments and favorites!
Acrylic painting size 16x20. Done on raised canvas. This is a scene in Chelmsford, MA. Thank you everyone for all of your views, comments, group awards, and favorites.
Fog, Frost and Nature. What a wonderful combination with the sun breaking through in small incriminates.
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.
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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Breathtaking view from the Seruni Hills of Penajakan 2. Lots of details in this picture, especially the town of Cemoro Lawang. The sun just rise and the reflection of the lights from the sun enhance the beautiful terrace of the earth contour. On the right side of the picture, we can see beautiful white carpet cloud which is so mesmerising.
Recommended place to see for photographer or even nature enthusiasm. This is the place you want to be, enjoy the beautiful view and nature.
I used HDR technique for this picture and tone mapped in Photomatix and Photoshop CC 2014.
Enjoy. :)
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On 7 January 2026, the Netherlands lies under a thick blanket of snow. Code Orange is in effect, and its impact is felt everywhere: flights are canceled, trains and buses barely run, and the daily rhythm slows abruptly. In the center of Amsterdam, such a snowy day is rare. Because of urban heat and the surrounding water, snow usually doesn’t last here. It quickly turns wet, grey, and disappears. But not today. On the Herenmarkt, the playground lies quiet—at least until the first snowball fight erupts. Beneath the bare trees, with the West India House standing as a stately backdrop, snowballs fly back and forth. Parents and children face each other, no longer divided by age, but as equal players in a spontaneous winter game. The snow falls thick and soft, settling on the square, the climbing frames, and the bicycles along the fence. Laughter drowns out the silence that snow usually brings. Children dodge, slip, and jump back up laughing. Adults aim carefully—or not at all—and let themselves be carried away by the moment. The historic facades around the Herenmarkt form a calm, dark frame against which the drifting snow remains clearly visible. Streetlights cast a warm glow over the scene, while footsteps are muffled by the white carpet. For a moment, the city seems to have forgotten its haste. Amsterdam feels smaller here, more human—almost village-like. This place shows what snow can do: it disrupts daily life, but it also brings people together. On this winter day, an ordinary playground turns into a shared memory. And that, right in the heart of Mokum, is what makes this moment so special.
A spontaneous snowball fight between parents and children unfolds on the Herenmarkt in central Amsterdam, as fresh snow transforms the playground into a winter scene. With the West India House in the background, laughter replaces the usual city noise, and for a moment the city feels quiet, playful, and almost village-like.
Op 7 januari 2026 ligt Nederland onder een dik pak sneeuw. Code Oranje is van kracht en dat is overal merkbaar: vluchten zijn geschrapt, treinen en bussen rijden nauwelijks en het dagelijkse ritme vertraagt abrupt. In het centrum van Amsterdam is zo’n sneeuwdag zeldzaam. Door stedelijke warmte en het water blijft sneeuw hier meestal niet liggen. Vaak wordt het snel nat, grijs en verdwenen. Maar vandaag niet. Op de Herenmarkt ligt de speeltuin er stil bij — althans, tot het eerste sneeuwballengevecht losbarst. Onder de kale bomen, met het West-Indisch Huis als statig decor op de achtergrond, vliegen de sneeuwballen heen en weer. Ouders en kinderen staan tegenover elkaar, even niet als groot en klein, maar als gelijke spelers in een spontaan winters spel. De sneeuw valt dicht en zacht en blijft liggen op het plein, de klimrekken en de fietsen langs het hek. Gelach overstemt de stilte die sneeuw normaal brengt. Kinderen duiken weg, glijden uit, staan lachend weer op. Volwassenen mikken voorzichtig — of juist niet — en laten zich meevoeren door het moment. De historische gevels rond de Herenmarkt vormen een rustig, donker kader waartegen de sneeuw zichtbaar blijft dwarrelen. Straatlantaarns geven een warme gloed aan het tafereel, terwijl voetstappen worden gesmoord door het witte tapijt. Even lijkt de stad haar haast vergeten. Amsterdam voelt hier kleiner, menselijker — bijna dorps. Deze plek laat zien wat sneeuw kan doen: het ontregelt het dagelijks leven, maar verbindt ook. Op deze winterdag verandert een gewone speeltuin in een gedeelde herinnering. En dat, midden in Mokum, maakt dit moment zo bijzonder.
Snowfall covers the alps with the stillness of winter and the hope of what waits lying dormant underneath the blanket of white.
We can't always get the weather we would like.
On this morning when I went out to see fox, I ran into a Cow Moose and a nice Bull.
It was dark when I saw the moose, but, I decided to try some shots.
Nice that now I can just hit delete if they don't work out.
While not that great, it still shows what is possible when using Canon's R5.
This was a handhold at 1/15 of a second. ISO 4000.
I had to manually focus, as the light level was really bad and lots of snow coming down.
PS - This was shot 17 minutes before sunrise on a wet, snowy, dark overcast morning.
Please view large.
Camera Settings: f/5.6 - 1/15 - 324mm - ISO 4000
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.
EDITED WINTER PHOTO: Created from my original winter photo that I took earlier this year on "February 26, 2022". I edited in both the moon and the evergreen tree. I used two programs. I used both "Paint" and "PhotoPad Image Editor".
One of the resident eastern grey squirrels sporting a “comb over” while huddled on a lichen-covered branch on the backyard Garry oak tree on a cold November day.
Loch Long is a body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Sea Loch extends from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end. It measures approximately 20 miles (32 km) in length, with a width of between 1 and 2 miles (1.6 and 3.2 km). The loch also has an arm, Loch Goil, on its western side.
Loch Long forms part of the coast of the Cowal peninsula and forms the entire western coastline of the Rosneath Peninsula.
Loch Long was historically the boundary between Argyll and Dunbartonshire. However, in 1996 boundary redrawing meant that it moved wholly within the council area of Argyll and Bute.
A TORPEDO Range was operational on Loch Long from 1912 to 1986, and the abandoned Admiralty buildings, pier and slipway remained visible on the west shore of the loch, opposite Arrochar, until 2007, when the site was destroyed by fire and demolished.
Originally an Admiralty facility, the range became the Royal Naval Torpedo Testing Station and Range, referred to variously as the Loch Long Torpedo Range and the Arrochar Torpedo Range.
Today it rained and poured! It was heaven. Here's another word I love: Pluviophile! A Pluviophile is someone who loves the rain and finds joy and comfort in it. When I wake up to grey clouds or even better RAIN, I know it's going to be a grand day!! I don't know what it is about the drizzling rain that just sends my soul scurrying into a cozy euphoria. I will lay there in bed listening to the drumming of the raindrops on the roof and I smile and know it'll be a great day. Of course I know rain must evoke a different feeling for those who must work in it so if that is you and your shaking your head - I'm sorry! But as I do not have to work in it, I love and welcome it! My kids already know when it's a grey and rainy day that Mom (me) will be calmer, happier and more reflective. I use rainy days to enjoy all my senses, hot tea for the taste buds, the soft textures of blankets against my skin, I even have a Spotify playlist entitled Rainy Days! .My daughter had so much fun standing and twirling in the rain. The grey days of Autumn are coming my friends!! It's around the corner and I am joyfully awaiting!;)
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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.