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Monday, January 1, 2018

Winter Inspiration

It's a new year, and I'm searching for winter photography inspiration.  Already I'm tired of being stuck at home as much as I am, and yet another picture out the back windows.  Got to get off my duff and get out to enjoy it.  So I've searched through the past few years' January photos to see what I can find to inspire me; here they are.

Cross-country skiing at Glenelg Highlands 

A frozen waterfall on the Bruce Trail 

Country views.

Hoarfrost morning.

Snowshoe exploring. 

After the snowfall. 

Winter shadows.

View of the valley.

One thing I notice immediately when I got back to search through old photos is that the best ones were taken on sunny days.  They were all taken either when I was out driving around, or when I was snowshoeing or skiing.  None of them were taken at home.  So I guess the message is I just have to get out there and enjoy the new year.  Now if the arctic deep freeze would just ease off, and the sun come out, I'd be ready!


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21 comments:

  1. RedPatJanuary 1, 2018 at 7:32 PM

    This cold has made it difficult to get out and about. These were great pics of other times!

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  2. Marie SmithJanuary 1, 2018 at 7:40 PM

    The After The Snowfall photo is gorgeous!

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  3. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)January 1, 2018 at 8:15 PM

    Absolutely glorious - almost inspires me to get out - and we don't even have such cold temps as you do - but I'm a big sissy and mostly take photos from the car. Enjoy your outings - looking forward to the new photos.

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  4. Nancy JJanuary 1, 2018 at 9:07 PM

    Winter Shadows!!! That is #1 for me today. And, I never get tired or bored with photos of snow, little, a lot, huge piles, a few flakes, or beautiful mounds that look like sculptures. Do you have a camera weighted " bean bag" to put on the window frame of the car, and rest your camera on? I made one, a circle, too small, and the new one is a rectangle, 3 partitions, weighted with doll beads. I'm sure Mrs F.G. will whip one up in no time for you, it saves having to held up a heavy camera with an extra heavy lens. Please keep posting some snow pics!!!

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  5. RoseJanuary 1, 2018 at 9:24 PM

    I know we don't get as cold as you do, specially our normal weather, but it is -6ºF here right now...the highest I saw today was 2ºF but the weather said it got to 4....and that is just too cold to enjoy being out.

    I love these from previous years and have been looking through the archives, too.

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  6. RedJanuary 1, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    Awesome winter photos. The cross country ski trail let me know what I'm missing.

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  7. AndyJanuary 2, 2018 at 5:38 AM

    You truly do live in the snow belt.

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  8. Doug EnglandJanuary 2, 2018 at 6:02 AM

    Nice reflective set from January's past FG, and great idea!

    It's always a productive exercise of reflection when I go back through my catalogue of images looking at my work from time gone by. In addition to discovering a hidden gem or two, it always stirs memories of the places I've been, experiences I've had.

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  9. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 2, 2018 at 6:15 AM

    What beautiful photos of winter! I love the blues/purples in the shadows on the snow, the barn view, the hoarfrosted trees, it's all wonderful to see. I'm way down here in s.e. FL where it is lightly raining at the moment, a 'cold front' will be coming down after the rain. Down around 40 Wed. & Thurs. nights. That's cold for us.

    Thanks for sharing the beauty of your wintry countryside ~ FlowerLady

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  10. o2bhikingJanuary 2, 2018 at 7:12 AM

    Reminds me of when I lived in Maine. Beautiful winter scenes! I like 4 seasons but would have a hard time dealing with a real winter again. It has been a low of 6 (F) the last two mornings and that is cold enough for me.

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  11. SharkbytesJanuary 2, 2018 at 7:29 AM

    The cold here has continued, but hardly any wind, so it's been tolerable.

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  12. our awesome travelsJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    Love your winter pictures in the bush fresh snow and sunshine, brings back memories of some great winter camping times we had years ago, Thanks for sharing.

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  13. eileeninmdJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    Hello, beautiful snow scenes and landscapes. Lovely look back at your 2017. I wish you and yours all the best in 2018, happy New Year! Have a great day and new week!

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  14. HappyKJanuary 2, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful winter snowy days. Yes, the sun makes it so much nicer. The air sparkles. : )

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  15. Kenneth Cole SchneiderJanuary 2, 2018 at 1:41 PM

    I must admit that I do miss the snowy mountains of New Mexico. The sun usually came right out and the white stuff was gone in a day or two-- but not before I shoveled all my steps and driveway! Here in south Floida it could get down to the low 40s in the next couple of days.

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  16. DJanJanuary 2, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Really wonderful snow scenes. It’s true that the sun Markee for a beautiful landscape. Thanks for these! :-)

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  17. Woody MeristemJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM

    Very nice photos, a good portfolio of winter.

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  18. DebbieJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:47 PM

    gorgeous!! that's some real inspiration if i ever saw any. we are experiencing single digits here at the jersey shore and it takes a lot to get me out of the house!!

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  19. William KendallJanuary 3, 2018 at 5:46 PM

    The frozen waterfall is my favourite of that set!

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  20. Small City ScenesJanuary 4, 2018 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures.
    MB

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  21. vaiyboraJanuary 7, 2018 at 1:50 AM

    I'am glad to read the whole content of this blog and am very excited.Thank you.

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