Meilleurs voeux à toi qui nous enchantes par tes oeuvres .... je me plonge ici comme dans un tableau de MONET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXTRAORDINAIRE et si poétique ...... Biz JF

1 Jan 2009 7:05am

@Jean-François: Wow quel super duper compliment, merci beaucoup JF biz right back at 'ya :

akarui from Kagoshima, Japan

Bonne Annee Lorraine!! Superbe photo hivernale. J'ai vu la neige ce matin sur les montagnes en face de Kagoshima.

1 Jan 2009 7:17am

@akarui: Merci beaucoup Olivier, j'espere que tu as pris des photos? bonne annee et bonne journee ;)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Meilleurs voeux pour cet an …Neuf : santé, bonheur.

1 Jan 2009 8:37am

@Calusarus: an NEUF ....lol merci beaucoup Frederic et a toi aussi :)

arlene from United States

The shimmering beauty of this photo makes me thinking that the trees are dancing. Probably an effect of the sun. It seems like a party and the snow doesn't seem cold to me.

1 Jan 2009 8:40am

@arlene: What a beautiful comment Arlene, it wasn't that cold when I took it, it is now though lol Thanks always Arlene, and may ALL your wishes come true this year...without any effort ;)

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Absolutely outstanding image yet again. Wow! 2009 is going to be a great year - I can see it already. All my very best to you, Lorraine - I wish you a magical 2009.

1 Jan 2009 10:03am

@dobbino: Thanks so much Rob, you're so kind, I appreciate the wishes very much :)

k@ from Paris, France

Quelle belle lumière, on dirait que ton paysage sourit (de toutes ses dents si blanches) ! J'adore - et te souhaite 2000 et 9 bonheurs légers et forts, "sweet Lorraine" ;o)

1 Jan 2009 10:31am

@k@: Qu'il est doux ton commentaire, merci beaucoup k ;)

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

excellent image - happy and creative 2009

1 Jan 2009 10:42am

@yiannis krikis: Lovely wish, thanks very much Yiannis :)

Nina from Hamburg, Germany

Thank you, Lorraine.. best wishes for the New Year to you too... I like this wonderful winter picture very much! :)

1 Jan 2009 10:58am

@Nina: Thanks very much Nina, all the best for 2009 :)

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Sun shining and snow falling! Great image for the first day of the year.
I will put it in my desk!
Happy 2009, my friend.

1 Jan 2009 11:47am

@Paco Díaz: What a lovely compliment, thanks so much Paco ;)

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

Beautifully timed with the little flurry of falling snow.
Have a good one

1 Jan 2009 11:51am

@grouser: Thanks a lot Grouser, I appreciate it ;)

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

A bright, optimistic image in the New Year's Day.

1 Jan 2009 12:17pm

@António Pires: Thanks for your beautiful comment Antonio, have a great day!

Shirin Moosavi from Tehran, Iran

It's just raining here! Have a wonderful walk along the snow covered road!
And happy new year to you!

1 Jan 2009 12:17pm

@Shirin Moosavi: How nice of you to drop by Shirin, thanks very much and Happy New Year :)

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Outstanding Lorraine! Best wishes in 2009!

1 Jan 2009 12:47pm

@Craig: Thanks so much Craig, and the very best for you ;)

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

what a beautiful szene...i love this snow-days...its a wonderland

1 Jan 2009 12:54pm

@Hans: Thanks very much Hans, I hope the New Year is very kind to you sweety :)

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Beautiful, beautiful! And a happy New Year to you and to yours. Be well.

1 Jan 2009 12:55pm

@GJC: Thanks very much for the good wish GJC, I appreciate it ;)

JJ from Jersey City, United States

Such a beautiful Capture, the snow we had yesterday turned quicklly to rain and then ice, nothing as beautiful as what you have there

1 Jan 2009 1:01pm

@JJ: This started out as freezing rain with a sprinkle of snow lol keep your eyes open JJ, you never know...and thanks so much ;

Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada

fantastic capture of a beautiful winter day

1 Jan 2009 1:11pm

@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks very much Sharon and I hope you're having a wonderful New year's day....how's the weather in your area?

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

Happy new year 2009!

1 Jan 2009 1:16pm

@Eleftheria!: And the best year ever sweet girl ;)

Daryl from Amagasaki, Japan

Striking wintery colours! Beautiful. Happy new year!

1 Jan 2009 1:24pm

@Daryl: Thanks very much Daryl and the same to you :)

standley from Carquefou, France

Merci beaucoup Lorraine. Je t'adresse mes meilleurs voeux de bonheur et de santé pour 2009!

1 Jan 2009 1:43pm

@standley: Merci Richard et a toi aussi :)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Talk about a winter wonderland! Look at that blazing sunlight shining on the surface of the snow. Thank you for such a welcoming image for this new year Lorraine. Blessings!

1 Jan 2009 1:58pm

@Viewfinder: Thanks for your wonderful message Vf, i appreciate it :)

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

Ok,i am thinking of painting my living room black/blue(i cant decide) and frame this up,how about it?This is so lovely..sorry i havent been coming too,caleb is starting school tomor and its been very hectic..Thanks for being my friend,wishing you a wonderful year ahead and may our friendship on AM3 continue to go strong!:)

1 Jan 2009 2:14pm

@tyan: Blue would be my first choice, but who says you can't have both LOL Thanks so much for the lovely message and don't worry my sweet friend, I'll always check in on you :)

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

une magnifique image/carte de voeux ! je te souhaite une merveilleuse année Lorraine et plein de belles photos encore tout au long de 2009 !

1 Jan 2009 2:16pm

@Anna.C: Merci beaucoup Anna c'est tres gentil et une tres belle et joyeuse annee a toi aussi ;)

Cheryl from Texas, United States

OMG!!! Lorraine, you've outdone yourself! This is georgous! Happy New Year

1 Jan 2009 2:30pm

@Cheryl: Thanks for the lovely complimentCheryl, I appreciate it ;)

Claus Petersen from herfølge, Denmark

Amazing winter landscape, I just love the snow look like this!

1 Jan 2009 2:59pm

@Claus Petersen: Hey thanks a lot Claus, I appreciate your visit and compliment, happy new Year :)

Alivia from France

Meilleurs voeux et Bonne Année 2009 ..sur ces flocons qui dansent, sur les fleurs de givre et cette blancheur éclatante.

1 Jan 2009 3:21pm

@Alivia: Merci beaucoup pour ce tres joli compliment Alivia et bonne annee :)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A beautiful image, Lorraine. I really miss snow living in Saudi Arabia.

1 Jan 2009 3:36pm

@Michael Skorulski: Well Michael, you can visit snow to heart's content right here lol thanks always :)

kerfendal from Paris, France

quelle belle photo pour illustrer cette nouvelle année, beaucoup de bonnes choses pour toi et surtout paix et santé.

1 Jan 2009 3:38pm

@kerfendal: Merci Max, c'est tres gentil, meilleur voeux a toi aussi :)

Joël from France

Un très joli paysage ! Belle compo et pdv ! BRAVO !

1 Jan 2009 3:54pm

@Joël: Merci beaucoup Joel, j'apprecie ta visit, bonne annee!!!

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Ahhh! Now this is the perfect way to start the New Year...into a winter wonderland in Quebec! Beautiful and uplifting photo Lorraine, simply beautiful.
Happy New Year to you dear friend. I wish you and your family much happiness for 2009 and look forward to 365 more photographs from you :D

1 Jan 2009 3:56pm

@bluechameleon: LOL thanks so much sweet Blue who knows what the future will hold, I hope it's very good to you ;

Walter from Watkinsville, United States

Happy New Year to you as well. Oh, how I wish we could have a little snow this year. As it is, we already have flower sprouts coming up already.

1 Jan 2009 4:55pm

@Walter: REally Walter? I envy you, and hope you get a little snow this year, if that is you rwish. Happy New Year :)

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

What a beautiful winter wonderland, Lorraine ... the lane that leads into the new year ... all the best to you, dear friend, as you negotiate the journey in the days to come ... ron

1 Jan 2009 4:57pm

@Ron: You are so poetic Ron, thanks very much and the best year ever...to you and yours :)

Janice Thomson from Canada

How beautiful! Happy New Year to you too dear friend x

1 Jan 2009 5:44pm

@Janice Thomson: And to you too sweet friend x

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Happy New Year wishes cry out from this gorgeous 5 x 5 *****s, my friend!
This is a PERFECT SHOT!

1 Jan 2009 5:48pm

@Judy: You are kind and generous, Have a great new year's day my dear Judy :)

Francesc B. from région parisienne, France

Quelle lumière... c'est trop beau ! ici, on déprime avec la grisaille !
Bonne année à toi !

1 Jan 2009 6:05pm

@Francesc B.: Comme c'est gentil Franc, merci beaucoup, je souhaite que la grisaille devienne une belle lumière blanche de neige ;)

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Happy New Year, Lorraine. That is a beautiful image to kick the year off. But what lies around the curve? We need to patiently wait for the year to unfold to find out.

1 Jan 2009 6:39pm

@Michael Rawluk: My dear Michael, it's not the way in, but way out ;) lol thanks a lot!

Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom

Happy New Year Lorraine!

1 Jan 2009 7:01pm

@Jasp: Hey Rich, a Happy new Year to you too, did you stop posting? or did I forget you again? tsk tsk, I'll be over later ;)

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

That is a very nice scene. Well captured.

1 Jan 2009 7:12pm

@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana :)

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Now who's taking beautifull winter scenes. This is just gorgeous and you can tell by the trees that it is cold. Beautiful Lorraine. Happy New Year to you and all the best the year can bring is my wish for you.

1 Jan 2009 7:17pm

@Marion: We are good aren't we lol, thanks for the beautiful compliment Marion, and the very best ;)

Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States

Splendid snow scene. Happy New Year!

1 Jan 2009 7:35pm

@Suzanne: Thanks very much Suzanne :)

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Superb snowy scene.... all ours has gone :-) Best wishes for the New Year... take it easy!

1 Jan 2009 7:52pm

@Scotfot: Thanks a lot Bob, I think your snow is very considerate! lol and the way it should be ;)

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

Wow, Lorraine - a white New Year's Greeting to 2009. White is synonymous with newness and beginnings - may this be a much better year than anyone might have hoped for going in.

1 Jan 2009 8:13pm

@Stephen Phillips: Thanks so much Stephen, and I hope so too, for all of us... :)

Line Lamarre from Montréal, Qc., Canada

Magnifique image. Quelle beau pays n'est-ce pas! :-)
Je te souhaite une très belle année 2009 remplie de joies.

1 Jan 2009 9:24pm

@Line Lamarre: Bonjour Line, merci beaucoup et n'est-ce pas? J'imagine des scènes semblables chez toi (je suis née à Montréal ;)

Alain Berger - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada

Superbe photo d'hiver ! Belle lumière !

Et un autre fois
De tout le groupe de vu@granby
SUPER 2009 !

1 Jan 2009 9:44pm

@Alain Berger - vu@granby: Merci beaucoup Alain, tu es très gentil :)

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Pure white, what a superb shot and perfect winter scene. * Best wishes for 2009 * to you Lorr

1 Jan 2009 11:11pm

@Observing: Glad you enjoyed Mikey, all the best to you as well :)

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

amazing and pure white winter setting! all the best for 2009 to you as well!

2 Jan 2009 12:26am

@DarkElf: Hey Thanks a lot for your visit DarkElf, I appreciate it :)

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Wishing you a great New Year... Happy 2009

2 Jan 2009 12:27am

@Fliss: And the same to you dear Fliss :)

JoeB from Brampton, Canada

A winter wonderland, did you shovel the pathway?

2 Jan 2009 1:24am

@JoeB: Thanks Joe, no but I forced my car through, does that count? ;)

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Fantastic! Enjoy all that snow (as if you have a choice)! Happy New Year, Lorraine!

2 Jan 2009 2:08am

@Damon Schreiber: Hey Damon, it's about time you visit, so i remember you and can go see your phenomenal photos, what took you so long? too much snow? lOL Happy New Year to you too Damon, I'll be over soon

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

Happy new year Lorraine, a beautiful image to open 2009.

2 Jan 2009 9:16am

@Richard_Irwin: Thanks for your kind comment Richard, I appreciate it :)

Pixim from Nice, France

Whouaaah, magnifique. Je t'envie trop. Une très belle année 2009, pleine de joie, de paix et d'amour pour toi et toute ta famille, peluches inclues ;)

2 Jan 2009 11:26am

@Pixim: Oh comme tu es gentil, merci pour les bons souhaits envers mes peluches (et sous-entendu, mes 3 chats aussi) lol

marianne from Toulouse, from France, France

quelle douceur, je traverse mon écran, et je viens me noyer dans cette lumière ...
je te souhaite une très belle année Lorraine, bien de douces choses pour toi et ceux que tu aimes !!! et beaucoup d'émotions photographiques à nous faire partager !!!
bonne année ! et à ton gang aussi !!!

2 Jan 2009 3:28pm

@marianne: Ma Gang est très heureuse, j'aimerais savoir pourquoi on a décidé que gang serait du genre masculin, qui dit que Gang ne peut pas être super féminin, Hein? toi pis moi on est une gang super féminine lol et merci de me laisser vagabonder dans mes commentaires ;)