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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.
A person is standing among the ice floes on the frozen sea surface minding his own business. He doesn't seem to be noticing he's standing on the ice and over the frozen water.
When snow lands on the ground, the world becomes a peace’s untouched place. I know I feel bad walking on nature’s art️
The air at 2,200 meters doesn't just feel cold; it feels incredibly alive.
Stepping out onto the wooden boardwalk of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, the first thing that hits you is the sheer scale of the silence. Despite the footsteps of fellow travelers shuffling along the snow-dusted planks, the surrounding Canadian Rockies seem to swallow every sound, leaving only the crisp whistle of a high-altitude breeze.
To the left, a steep, rocky face clings to the last remnants of winter snow, punctuated by hardy evergreen trees that have spent decades weathering these sub-zero heights. To the right, the world simply drops away into a dense, dark ocean of pine trees, carpeted in white.
A Journey Shared
What makes this boardwalk truly special isn’t just the geography—it’s the shared human experience.
Looking down the path, you see them: a family bundled up in heavy winter gear, a child taking careful, deliberate steps on the icy boards, and hikers pausing to look back at the modern, glass-fronted Gondola summit station resting like a futuristic outpost against the rugged terrain.
In the distance, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Sundance Range stretch out like frozen waves against a dramatic, textured sky. The heavy clouds hang low, filtering the sunlight into a moody, metallic blue that makes the entire landscape feel like a living watercolor painting.
The Contrast of Warmth and Wild
Walking this ridge line is a lesson in contrasts. You are only a few hundred meters from the warmth of a hot drink inside the summit terminal, yet out here on the wooden path, you are completely at the mercy of the alpine elements. Every breath turns to mist, and every glance outward reminds you of how beautifully small we are in the grand scheme of the wilderness.
If you ever find yourself in Banff, don't just ride the gondola up to stay inside. Step out, brave the chill of the sunlit heights, and enjoy a walk along the wooden spine of Sulphur Mountain. It’s a walk you won’t soon forget.
It struck me how lovely they looked against the snow.
This grouping was particularly pleasing to my eye; the browns, oranges and blacks against the bright white. And the texture of their plumage.
I saw this group in Pennsylvania and I've read that before 1935, Canada geese were nowhere in the State, now they are present in every county.
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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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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.
Winter photo with minor cropping and re-sizing. Colors are natural though. This scene is taken from outside of the back door of the community room at the McFarlin Chelmsford housing. It is almost dusk in this photo. I like the hill and the glow of the lights on the snowy ground.
Really cold weather lately, not safe to stay out for long. Battery resellers must be doing ok round now with this cold. Lots of stalling and boosting going on.
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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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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Paard van Marken (Horse of Marken) is the name of the lighthouse of Marken.
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Het Paard van Marken is de vuurtoren van Marken. De vuurtoren is ontworpen door J. Valk en gebouwd in 1839 en staat op de oostelijke punt van het eiland. De toren heeft een hoogte van 16 meter en een lichtbereik van 16,7 km.
De toren is begonnen als een vierkante vuurbaak in 1700. Later werden er gebouwen aan de vuurtoren gebouwd, die de toren de karakteristieke vorm gaf. In 1814 kreeg de toren een mistbel. In 1839 is de ronde toren gebouwd op het fundament van de vuurbaak. In 1919 is de mistbel vervangen door een misthoorn.
Regelmatig heeft de vuurtoren last van kruiend ijs. In 1971 was dit zo erg dat de toren enkele centimeters van zijn plaats werd geduwd. Momenteel wordt de vuurtoren bewoond.
Sinds 1970 bezit de toren de status rijksmonument.
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.
When snow lands on the ground, the world becomes a peace’s untouched place. I know I feel bad walking on nature’s art️
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!
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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On a cold winter day near Sande in Vestfold, Bogebukta opens toward the far end of Sandebukta, now sealed by a smooth layer of ice. Above it, a textured sky sends moving shadows sweeping across the frozen surface, creating a quiet but dynamic winter scene.
Fun fact: When a fjord or bay freezes over like this, subtle changes in cloud cover can make the light move across the ice much faster than across open water, making it perfect for dramatic timelapse sequences.
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.
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Fog, Frost and Nature. What a wonderful combination with the sun breaking through in small incriminates.
West Pond, Parsonsfield, Maine.
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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.
last snow in South Bohemia
this picture is part of story of one tree II.
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