Winter deserves its name this year – Winter in its real meaning that is. We had -20 degrees C for several days and these images show something of how cold that was.
Still, grasses and plants in this garden offers warmer winter colours.
Back to the real thing – I cannot help loving it!
Today we had another snow storm and another 10 cm snow. In fact I cannot remember when we had so many weeks of winter without thaw and rain in between. But, I admit that I prefer temperatures closer to -10 instead of -20…
Yesterday we decided to drive to the sea, as the cold has kept us mostly indoors for some days, -20 at home. When we approached the sea, the snow had almost disappeared. But not the cold …
Then the sun came out! Not the warming kind of course – but the cheering up kind.
We went for a short walk in the icy wind. There were not many birds to be seen, a couple of ducks and a lonely swan in the silent seascape.
Cold puffs rising from the water, gratefully breathing in the first rays of sun.
The next morning offered a glorious start of the day. Clear, pink skies and a windless scenery, land and sea in harmony.
We are so fortunate, that winter time we don’t have to rise early for the colours…because the sun will not be up until late. Around 8.30 now. Time well spent.
I too will enjoy a couple of holiday weeks, and celebrate Christmas with my family. Thank you for your lovely company and support throughout this year, 2023, and I wish, from the depths of my heart, that 2024 will be a more peaceful and loving New Year for our world.
As so many times before, we walked this road of abandoned houses and homesteads. This time in the most lovely of winter weather.
And they were still standing, the houses, just like the year before. And I guess my photos are almost the same too.
Somehow I have to see them again, secretely dreaming that someday, someone will repair, build new and move in…
There is a strange feeling…as if the farmers had only walked away from their chores and left everything standing.
And let the cattle out without closing the gate. Left everything to the wild, and for nature to reclaim its ground.
Tree of Life. It is wonderful to notice the many wildlife footprints – the snow reveals that we still have a strong population of both deer, foxes, hares and rabbits.
Winter light comes in many hues depending on time of the day and temperatures.
But it is always enjoyable!
This week Sofia invites us to show what Spring means to us. As winter refuses to let go of its grip this year, I will give you my feeling of ”vårvinter” or ”spring winter”. These are our days between winter and spring, and they belong to March in Sweden and Finland. Sometimes it is called ”the fifth season”.
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.
– Henry Van Dyke
This means that ice is melting during the day, but the cold night brings it back again. Mist often occurs.
The first cranes arrive – not many yet, only about 1000 at Hornborgasjön this week. And faraway they were from the view point…but I managed to find some of them.
More birds arriving to the lake, and in a couple of weeks there will be around 20000 cranes and thousands of other birds.
Spring winter brings a very special, magical light – a light filled with promise.
There is a faint chiming in the air, and bird calls, soft ones and strong ones. When all cranes have arrived, you cannot even hear your own thoughts…
But until then, the stillness over the landscape rules, peaceful, powerful.
Back home again, spring is even more in the air. Soon, soon the anemonies, the daffodils and all colours will arrive and once again we will be swept away by the miracle of spring.
New beginnings, Nature reborn or a new chance to go and enjoy the outdoors? For me, spring means all of this. We look forward to seeing what spring images you will come up with, so remember to link back to Sofia’s original post and to tag Lens-Artists.
Last week John took us on a journey through most often travelled roads, where our photography is most comfortable. It was fascinating to see the differences, but also how they all lead to the same destination. Next week it is Anne’s turn to host so please visit her beautiful site and join us if you can. Until then, take care and be kind.
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