@kairospix: It's that time, although strangely enough, or maybe not strange at all, our heavy snowstorms have stopped. It has gone up to 9 celcius, with rain and thunderstorms, go figure :)

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Nice composition and color, good shot.

23 Dec 2007 10:17am

@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty :)

badala from Leiria, Portugal

That is a very nice scene. Well captured.

23 Dec 2007 10:45am

@badala: Thanks a lot Badala :)

Shutterbug from Chennai, India

oh lovely! u really made my day with this shot L! merci!

23 Dec 2007 11:23am

@Shutterbug: Entirely my pleasure Shutterbug, thanks a lot:)

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

Phew, I have managed to wrestle a few minutes from the family visits trail.......Thats a breathtaking scene Lorraine, that snow looks so beautiful, and hats off to you for exposing the shot so perfectly. To be honest, if we ever get any snow, I wouldn't have a clue how to set the exposure.

23 Dec 2007 12:06pm

@Richard_Irwin: How sweet of you Richard to take the time :) and also to be honest, By the grace of my auto setting go I, I'm almost as blind as a bat, woudn't know if it's well exposed or not...God Bless the little gem that is Fujifilm FinePix E500 4.1 mega pixel 3.2 zoom....Please a little applause for the Fuji ;)

T-Daddy from Dachsbach, nähe Erlangen, Germany

Eine sehr schöne winterlandschaft, super Farben, schöner Bildausschnitt, einfach wunderbarKlasse.

23 Dec 2007 12:20pm

@T-Daddy: Thanks so much T-Daddy for this beautiful compliment, I went into a translation site to know LOL

Walt from Scarborough, Canada

All right, applause for the Fuji, but let's not forget the photographer. Is your snow melting like mad today too? Might not be a white christmas the way it's going here today...

23 Dec 2007 1:12pm

@Walt: How sweet are you!!! thanks :) and YEs what gives? It's raining, going as high as 9, well we should know by now that Canada can indeed have 4 seasons IN ONE WEEK!!! I don't mind, Jesus wasn't even born in winter, have a terrific time with your family celebrating Winter's Soltice LOL

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Wow, this is fantastic!

23 Dec 2007 1:22pm

@Viewfinder: Thanks so much Vf

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Beautifully lit...

23 Dec 2007 1:41pm

@Daroru: Thanks a lot Daroru :)

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

lovely szene...wonderful winterpic...whe have snow but only a little bit...like powdersugar in the fields and on the hills

23 Dec 2007 2:25pm

@Hans: Thanks a lot Hans and that's a very poetic comment :) well said

the lightwriter from Netherlands

Hi Lorraine, great trees!! But tell me, what or who is born? The snow? the trees? Am i not poetic?

23 Dec 2007 2:52pm

@the lightwriter: You're the epitome of a poet, 'cause they have to question everything! Jesus was born, actually not, 'cause He wasn't born in winter, but symbolically...I like your name :)

Sriram from Chennai, India

Dear Lorraine... Lovely pictures!!!

All of your recent images are brilliant and the consistency is remarkable!!

Advance wishes and a Merry christmas.... Have a great time!!

23 Dec 2007 3:27pm

@Sriram: What a lovely comment, thanks a lot Sriram :)

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

You do know how to choose the locations for your shots! This one is perfect! From the exposure to the lighting and composition....everything is perfect! Your winter is beautiful!!!!
Gabriela

23 Dec 2007 3:59pm

@Japanalia: Thanks for the lovely comment Gabriela :)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Excellent winter scene, Lorraine. You can sure see which way the wind blows there.

23 Dec 2007 4:15pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael and it sures blows cold ;)

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

wow,love this shot,and the 2 cutesie little christmas trees.Love the blue sky,i am glad the temperature has gone up a bit for people to enjoy the snow more...:)

23 Dec 2007 5:08pm

@tyan: Hi Tyan, thanks a lot and yes the rain was expected still a big surprise LOL

kurt from Austria

Lorraine, thanks a lot for the kind words about our images - we appreciate your comments a lot. Best wishes to you and your family. Enjoy the holidays and find some time to relax. Merry christmas! Kurt + Sigrid

23 Dec 2007 5:37pm

@kurt: That's lovely, thanks Kurt and Sigrid, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas :)

martie from Okinawa, Japan

Lorraine - this is a gorgeous winter scene! I like everything about it - the clarity, the framing, the colours... Fantastic!

23 Dec 2007 5:49pm

@martie: I'm very glad you like it Martie, thanks a lot :)

Ras from Plano, United States

very beautiful shot, it is contrast to the background trees that seem not to have had the same treatment by the snow. Great work.

23 Dec 2007 7:41pm

@Ras: Good eye Ras, thanks a lot :)

laughingwolf from Canada

good'un, lor... the kind of scene i grew up in, but prefer to see thru the window pane now! ;) lol

23 Dec 2007 8:11pm

@laughingwolf: Or look at photos, right Wolf? lol

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Dear lady, seriously, I’m completely awestruck once again. This image is the essence of sublimely beautiful !! I love, love, love this. Truly, you have a most wondrous eye and hand, dear lady Lorraine. :)
May I also wish you and all your dear ones once again a Truly Merry Blessed Christmas, with lots of hugs from yours truly :o)

23 Dec 2007 11:39pm

@Rebecca: Thank you always Rebecca for your lovely and encouraging comments I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas, hugs right back at 'ya ;)