Okay, all you winter haters, I hear you!
You’re over it. You’re sick of snow and ice and drenching rains. And shovels and snow blowers. And big itchy sweaters and clodhopper boots.
Yes, yes. You’re dreaming of crocuses and daffodils and wearing sandals. Even watching the Olympics is failing to stir your enthusiasm for ice and snow.
You’re done with winter but it’s probably not done with you. Not quite yet . . .
So, I want to remind you that winter can be lovely and fun and embraceable.
Winter is not really a dead time. Signs of life abound, large and small, actual and implied.
Winter is the only time for enjoying some unbeatable activities.
Ice boating
Ice boating
Dog sledding
Skiing
Outdoor skating
Parasailing on a snowboard!
Winter whispers its loveliness.
Winter offers promises of what’s coming next . . .
Beautiful, thanks for sharing
Thanks for taking a look! Do you ever get snow at all?
As always, your photos are marvelous… I wish I could embrace the wonders of winter as you do.
Well, if we had had as rough a winter as you have, I might be less excited. And, as my mother said, she thinks I doth protest a bit too much!
Wind surfing on ice???? What? :0)
That guy was really moving! I was hunkered down in the living room, in the middle of blizzard condition, and I caught him out of the corner of my eye! Not my idea of fun . . . but I was fascinated to watch!
I love the winter, the white and bright winter! 🙂
Me, too! The dreary, overcast days can get me down but, when the sun shines, I just think it’s grand.
What’s not to love about winter! Love your tribute to winter and most especially the last photo. Have you tried all those winter activities?
I skate, I used to ski, we go snowshoeing sometimes. The dog sledding takes no skill–the guy brings his dogs and you pay for the ride. I’d go ice yachting in a second, if someone offered me a ride. The wind surfing–no way!
I think ice-yachting will have to go on your things you’ve been meaning to do list ;).
stunning series of images! I LOVE the fact you are pointing out others who find winter fun. Beautiful! ~amy
Thanks! That is a huge compliment coming from you!
How I long for snow….cold crisp days….no more rain please. Here in UK we are taking bets on how long before we get a hose pipe ban….to follow the flooding!!
You folks have had a terrible time! I cannot believe the photos I’ve been seeing. We had long-term flooding here a few years ago so I am very sympathetic!
It just occurred to me, though, that you should be glad you haven’t been getting all your precipitation in the form of snow. If one inch of rain equal one foot of snow, can you imagine?!
Ha ha….. Imagine how beautiful it would look though!
Gorgeous photos! I especially love the sunset and the patterns in the snow! I do appreciate the lovely winterscapes – looking from the inside out, of course 🙂
Inside out works for me most of the time but to get the prettiest photos sometimes you have to venture out!
I love the pictures with the paws in the snow, and the last one is a great capture, with that falling drop!
In one of those with the paw prints, the prints were made by a big cat of some sort–bobcat, maybe? The falling drop was dumb luck!
Haha, I might have said that that wasn’t dumb luck, but my uber-super-fantastic photography skills 😉
ok, ok, I admit, it is pretty. But your photos are even more so. 🙂
I bet you have some beautiful scenes, too! But enough is enough, right?!
What a wonderful montage of a celebration of winter, thanks for sharing 🙂
My mother (in warm Florida) said I was trying too hard to convince myself that winter was attractive! Ha!
Amazing Photos!!! I was just admiring the snow earlier here in nyc today! Thought how breath taking it is when the sun shines and you’re in the middle of pure white-ness 🙂
A city in snow takes on a special quality. Do you ever skate in Central Park?
I’m not really a winter-hater as I hate the hot, humid summers more, but I am ready for this one to be over now. Your photos are terrific.
Thanks! I’m sort of feeling the same as you, honestly. It’s pretty but now it’s time to see how pretty spring can be!
Wonderful photos, I especially like the snow drift – it reminds me of my time in the desert! I don’t miss living in a heavy winter country but I do like to see it snow when I visit my parents in the UK in winter (if we don’t have to go anywhere of course). Having said that, UK winters are paltry compared to yours!
The snow drifts are my favorites, too. They don’t seem to happen every year, where they get sculpted like that. The UK is having a rough winter this year–all that rain! 😦
I know, it’s terrible. And do you know what? Singapore, which normally has some rainfall every one or two days (I’m talking downpours) has been dry for about 4 weeks now, everything is drying up and dying! Am going to blog about it soon hopefully… You are lucky to see the sculpted snow then if it is quite rare! Do you ever jump into them or are you afraid to spoil the look?
Love the swirly snow ridges — I’ve seen some here, but none as dramatic and beautiful as that. And those deer running — what a great shot!
I wish I’d had my “real” camera for the deer and that I wasn’t shooting through the dirty windshield but it reminds me of a cool moment in time.
All beautiful. Winter is great except when it gets in the way of everyday life!
Ain’t that the truth! But I’m lucky enough to be retired so I can schedule life around the worst of winter!
That is a luxury…
I have to admit I can be a winter hater at this time of year! This past week, though, it’s been a little bit sunnier and a little bit warmer, and it’s alllmost past the stage where I arrive at work in the dark and leave in the dark, so that will keep me content for now. This time of year is exciting, I can feel spring approaching! There are some really beautiful photos here, I love the one of the sunset / sunrise xx
It’s been a little bit brighter and warmer here, too, and I admit to being relieved by that!
Beautiful photos indeed, I’ve enjoyed browsing!!! thanks for sharing
Thanks for having a look!
Gorgeous pictures! One day I would love to go dog sledding!
Well, if you go to Lake Placid on the right day, you’ll see that guy on the lake–he takes people out for a fee! Thanks for stopping by!
In recent days, we are seeing lots of deer tracks in our yard. As the winter progresses, the juniper bushes in our yard are looking more and more enticing to them.
We live out on a point of land and, while I see deer all the time on the road out to the main road, they never seem to come into our yard. Maybe because we don’t have those tasty junipers!
I’m in the group ready for Spring. But Winter can be such a beautiful time of year! Great capture of the icicles and the falling droplets 🙂
That photo was just dumb luck! As much as I love winter, I have to admit I’ll be pretty happy for some signs of spring, too!