Snow decoration Photo

Photographer’s Note

Looking out from my window I see the roads and yard covered by new wet snow from the today's evening snowing. It will cool down more for at least one week. One can say that winter is back. This is spring, full of surprises.
Although most of us have already had enough of the long winter, I could not resist the temptation of showing you a photo from the late March morning almost exactly three years ago. Also then a late but short lasting cold wave hit us and we got new dry snow and sunny days. The next morning I went to ski to the woods very near our home. The trees were nicely covered by white powder. Bright sun and -5C, a perfect weather for skiing (and photographing!).

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Buin, Longroute, saxo042, Maged, paololg, ciakgiak, Kielia, danos, PaulVDV, JCG has marked this note useful

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rodgerg (24287) 2009-03-23 12:02

Hello Lasse,

A very nice winter's view with a very simple but very efficience composition. The elements arise very well in the white of the snow very well collcetd. I like too the harmony tree/snow.
Very good photowork,
Have a good evening,
Roger

Buin (37816) 2009-03-23 12:05

Good evening, Lasse!
What a view - winter again! Nevertheless a spectacular and beautiful sight. A scenery from the book of fairy tales. This old pine is a wonderful main character here.
Greetings from rainy Siegen - with snowflakes in the rain and 3°C!
Frank

boa (1392) 2009-03-23 12:32

Hi Lasse,
very nice indeed ! What a perfect day for skiing and photographing, as we see here. I like the natural colors and the pine tree to the left in the picture. Very aesthetically !
Best regards
Boa

cobra112 (11628) 2009-03-23 13:09

Ciao Lasse. La neve non molla ma la luce primaverile è ormai padrona.

Roberto

Silvio1953 (42015) 2009-03-23 13:55

Ciao Lasse, splendid winter composition with wonderful trees, fantastic light, very well done, ciao Silvio

aadilj (17950) 2009-03-23 22:12

Nice capture Lasse, the hues of the skies and the snow have been captured. Overall good impact and a soothing capture

ktanska (16611) 2009-03-23 23:57

Hei Lasse,
It certainly doesn't look like this winter. But with a good snowstorm and after that cold and sunny weather we still might get that. Winter weather at it's best. Lots of snow on trees and brilliant March sunshine.
Kari

fanni (8737) 2009-03-24 0:03

Hello Lasse,
winter is back?! at your place, too? Incredible!
I am quite fed up with long-long winter in Moscow... but looks like the situation is the same with you, too :)
Anyway, apart from being tired of the long cold winter, I must say that this is a very beautfil winter scene :) The shadows on the snow add a little dynamism. This landscape looks to fresh, so tranquil and a little majestic. I would love to walk along that narow path right into the beautiful wood :) ..... and take photos :)
Warm regards,
Elena

holmertz (9739) 2009-03-24 1:34

Hej Lasse,
This certainly looks very nice, in spite of being at the wrong time of the year. The trees achieve a very special, delicate greenness when the branches are covered with fresh snow. This is similar to what I saw when opening the curtains of my bedroom window yesterday morning. Right now the sun is shining, it's quite windy and light snowflakes are whirling outside my windows. When will it ever end?
Hälsningar,
Gert

Longroute (9463) 2009-03-24 2:19

Really decorative snow! Nature is an artist. One feature of this photo which immediately impressed me is the sunshine!
Despite the cold and snow it's the sunshine which says the last word. Your composition is well built as ever. I like the old tree in the fg which stands out from the others and the fine texture of the fresh snow below. I think you chose the right proportions in dividing the photogram between ground and sky. And last but not least I like the atmosphere.
Have a nice day,
Donato

saxo042 (15812) 2009-03-24 9:27

Hej Lasse,
I threw away my skis when we moved to the city center some 14 years ago, there is no winter anyway here on the west coast... But when I see a picture like this, I really feel a strong longing for a cross country ski tour again. The conditions look perfect here, just like they always did in my childhood in Värmland! I wish I could have joined you here!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Maged (1460) 2009-03-24 23:43

Hello dear Lasse
Very beautiful winter shot, amazing light, and excellent quality, beautiful and natural colors as your normal.
Well Done My Friend
Maged

paololg (13787) 2009-03-25 14:43

Ciao dear Lasse,
to ski in this heaven has to be marvelous, especially when the days are so bright, even if cold. Here snow has disappeared, there is only on the mountains, and when there is the sun the temperature it's also pleasant because the spring starts and it's possible to see the first flowers on the lawns. I hope that the spring also begins soon in your city :-)
Ciao, have a nice night!
Paolo

ciakgiak (10858) 2009-03-26 9:17

Ciao Lasse,
magnifico paesaggio invernale con una splendida luce.
Molto belle le ombre degli alberi sul manto nevoso ed il magnifico cielo blu. Un caro saluto.
Giorgio

Kielia (8571) 2009-03-26 12:07

Hi Lasse,
as already mentioned this scenery looks really fairytale like. Excellent management of the light, the shadows in FG are a very attractive element. The track leads very nicely into the depth of this beautiful forest. Outstanding photo work! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

danos (32690) 2009-03-27 0:53

Good morning Lasse,
nice landscape view with the ground to be covered with a dense carpet of snow.Really is beautiful to see someone the trees full of snows,a brilliant post card.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

PaulVDV (5250) 2009-03-29 11:51

Hello Lasse,
Very beautiful winter picture with the hardly visible path leading us to the forest.
I specially like the beautiful light and the blue tones.
Best regards, Paul

JCG (25441) 2009-04-02 9:13

Hi Lasse,

The light gives much relief to this beautiful winter landscape. I love the balance of the composition and purity of the image. It's very enjoyable to watch, I would be able to walk in a such place, thank you Lasse.

With all my friendships and a very good evening

Jean-Charles