I left Hovdala in the best of moods, heading for Magle, the water and the birds. I imagined the strong cold and the water would make some grand mist.
Driving down the narrow road I saw the sun throwing diamonds my way…
…so, I stopped to collect them…
…and I became very rich…
And, richer I would be, further along the road – at Magle.
The mist had risen from some parts of the ponds, but at the far end – it hadn’t yet. It took me some time to get there though, as only the footprints of one single person were there before mine.
I certainly was richly rewarded. As the sun slowly warmed up the air – unveiling the ducks, swans and cormorants. A heron gliding low in the mist.
The mute swans were showing off their beauty, while the ducks seemed busy just staying warm.
I was looking for the whooper swans, but they were not there. Following the path further on, I finally found them.
Three of them were balancing on the thin ice – while finishing their morning toilet.
The bench where I usually rest, birdwatching, was not very useful today…
Looking back a last time, I realized this was the finest winter day this year. Hopefully there will be some more diamonds to collect this winter… I enjoy being rich.
Leya 
awesome gallery, Ann-Christine! the snow is beautiful!
Thank you – I love the snow, but it lasted only for one day…
Amazing photographs…I love swans. The ”diamonds” are beautiful too.
Thank you!
It is impressive to see your photos in detail. I magnified some of them and crystals are gorgeous. The little ice crystals draw a precious landscape of bright tiny diamonds.
Interesting, isn’t it – the tiny crystals turn into diamonds…
Snow can be so beautiful. Gorgeous photos.
It can…I’m glad you enjoyed them.
Simply breathtakingly beautiful images, Ann Christine!!
we are off to the Black Forest and Switzerland in a couple of minutes and I hope for lots of snow …
How wonderful! I so miss the snow – looking forward to your reports! Safe travels.
So crisp and bright you’ve * almost got me wishing for a little of this at the moment Ann Christine ! Wonderful .Those whooper swans are magificent .
That is quite a dump of snow….but love the Swans and Mist. Real winners.
I’m glad you liked them – I also like the silence there is in a misty landscape. It multiplies…
I know what you mean…what is it they say ‘Silence is Golden’….it may not be but it is still worth an awful lot.
It is…
beautiful photos, I really like the swans in the mist, so soft and surreal
Thank you – a bit surreal, yes, I feel that too.
Oh my!!! You must be SO happy … all of these photos are simply magical!
You are so kind, Rebekah! That day I was in a bubble of joy – finally sunny and clear – and snow! Today drizzle again…so I simply had to get up at sunrise and stay out the whole day.
Sunrise is the best. Is the place called Magle … is that in Skåne?
It is. 1.5 kilometres from where I live.
Så vackert. Svanarna i första bilden är pricken över i.
Wow ! What beautiful shots !
A beautiful day, Max!
The swans are amazing Leya! Marvellous photo!
Thank you so much! I like your bison!
The snow looks so beautiful, and the whooper swans are lovely. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvia. That day was precious. Everything is grey and drizzle now.