Now the holidays are over, we have welcomed the new year 2017, and we are in the midst of winter. As a matter of fact winter has just started. There are many people who do not like winter. They don’t like the cold, the ice and the slippery roads. Not to forget that we have to dress with heavy coats and boots and shovel the snow. However, there is something very nice about winter. The look of snow covered trees and houses is something out of a story book. Especially after a snow storm, when the roads and lanes are completely white and the snow is glistening in the sunlight. Children love to play outside and build snowmen, while other are getting ready to hit the mountains with their skis. It is also lovely to go for long walks and to admire the scenery.
Here I took some pictures of the last snow storm and how it has transformed the neighborhood
looking across the road
walking along the road
looking across the river
Snow covered tree branches
like a Christmas card
looking out the window
Tina loves the snow
Silver Christmas decorations matching the snow
another lovely winter house
coming back from the evening walk…
TINA HOME 
so schöne Bilder. Vor allem das letzte mit der Laterne. Bin schon gespannt auf den nächsten Blog
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Das freut mich, dass Dir die Bilder gefallen. Gell, der Schnee sieht schon schön aus wie in einem Weihnachts Bilderbuch.
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you are kind to remind us of the beauty of winter! what an irony that we all deck our homes out with fake snowflakes, etc, only to complain!
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We just had another snow storm last night and it looks really really beautiful out there.
Like a painting. I also think that the winter scenery is something special.
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Wow how cold is it there!!!! It was very warm here in Australia. Too warm. Love your photos.
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Yes, what a difference to Australia. That is why many people here spend winter in Florida. At the same time the look of winter is so beautiful. Especially when you see the ice and snow glistening on top of the tree branches in the sun. What a beautiful sight !!!! Thank you for appreciating my pics.
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Agree. Snow is beautiful especially as you sat on top of tree tops. I miss it!!
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Beautiful pictures!
I belong to those who can paint and write about winter, but I really don’t like anything about, except the fantastic snowy views through the window.
You have a very positive attitude.
My place is extremely hard to heat, we had recently very low temperatures, so freezing 24/7. I’m waiting for spring, counting days.
You have a fantastic friend. I can understand how Tina loves snow. Tina must be happy there’s a chance to go outside and play around in the white drifts.
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Thank you for your comment. Nobody, including me, likes the extreme cold of winter and the icy roads and shoveling snow. But I do like the look of winter and the beautiful scenery because there is something magic about snow. When I look at pictures of Montreal or New York I prefer the winter pictures because they look most romantic. I also associate winter with the holidays like Christmas and the Christmas lights, which I keep all winter long because they are my “winter lights”.
By the way, your paintings are very very beautiful !!!!! Lara
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The only thing I don’t like about winter is the fact we tend to get lots of rain,when we get a forcast saying we might get snow I hope and I pray and then in the morning I look out the window and its wet and cold but no snow……I love snow.I just wish that we would get a bit of snow in our part of the uk instead on all the rain we normally get.Beautiful Photo’s,xx Rachel and Speedy
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Here in Canada we have the same problem. Lots of rain and then it freezes and now we have icy roads and not much snow. Waiting for the next snowfall and milder temperatures. Thank you for your comment. Lara and Tina xxx
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Tina is just adorable and like you and Tina I love Winter too. Living where we do in Australia means we have to travel to the snow fields which is just magical.
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Thank you. Yes, Tina is really a sweet dog and she too enjoys playing in the snow. Lara
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We haven’t had much in the way of snow yet, but loads of bloody wind and cold. I prefer the snow to either of them! Thank you for the follow. Tina is a real cutie!
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Thank you. Yes, my Tina is really really sweet and such a good dog and my
best friend. Lara
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