The magic of winter
February 10, 2012 93 Comments
After the generous snow fall of the previous day (Friday), we woke up to an amazing Saturday morning. The initial temperature was icy cold at -15 degrees Celsius which eventually warmed up to around -5 degrees Celsius. The sky was blue with not a speck of cloud in it and the snow covered trees looked like they were decked in diamonds and glittered spectacularly from the sun rays.
Too bad that my husband had to leave very early in the morning and missed all the fun, off to tropical Jakarta where the temperature difference that would greet him was around 45 degrees Celsius. He was so sorry to leave and to be missing the much awaited snow but work commitment calls.
My daughter’s friend was by the door at 9am, ringing the door bell for the continuation of the fun in the snow from the previous day. There is no better day than this to enjoy the snow with the sun and blue sky altogether. This is cheap fun too! With the crisis that is currently besetting Europe these days, many have foregone the usual winter skiing holidays in the alps or in Scandinavia. Getting this generous heaping of snow brought that winter fun right at our doorstep so why not enjoy this wonderful days of snow and ice.
Nothing is more precious than to see pure happiness in my daughter’s face as she glided downhill on her sled over and over again. She hardly noticed the passing of the time till she was exhausted and ravenous from hunger.
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Dear Malou, these are so beautiful photographs… Especially trees fascinated me… You did great shots. Thank you, with my love, nia
Thanks a lot, Nia! That morning when the trees were still coated by the snow that fell the previous day, the sight was simply magical.
wow!!!
These are some amazing pictures! looks like the kids had a wonderful time in the snow. I remember as a kid, there wasn’t that many more things that were better than spending a whole day sliding and playing in the snow. great blog
Thanks a lot. I love to see them having fun outside than to be closeted inside the house in front of the TV or behind the computer. Real and simple fun like playing in the snow is a welcome treat this winter.
I knew you’d give in to the pull of the Sleigh ; ) Irresistible to both adults and children.
Adults love a bit of trip back to childhood from time to time.
Great pics. The kids look like they had a blast!
Thanks a lot, Jess. Snow was much awaited this time so when it finally came, the kids really had a blast.
great pictures! what a pretty day:)
Thanks a lot, Erin. Indeed it was a pretty day!
Your pictures were absolutely beautiful I live in the central valley of California and we do not get snow.
Norma
Thanks a lot, Norma. We were lucky that there was this continued freeze that brought real winter though a bit late already in the season.
Looks like where I live (but you have better architecture!). The frigid cold (we have been reaching -12 Fahrenheit regularly at dawn, but a warm winter in a place where -36 F. is not uncommon) brings such beauty, particulalry with beautiful sunny blue skies to drive away the gloom! Thank you.
So you are also experiencing this deep freeze. We almost gave up on ever having real winter this time but glad to finally have this winter wonderland.
I see that you are in the architecture business. The houses in our place were designed with various environmental friendly concepts.
Yes, after a most beautiful and long Autumn, Winter was mild until January. We are now back to a normal Winter, too gloomy but blue sky days are so incredibly beautiful. Hopefully Winter is not simply pushed over into Spring! Off to Arizona for a week of sunshine soon, to escape the gloom and see that end of the Art world! All the best.
Wonderful pics, you are so very talented. Kindest regards, Chrissie (in France!)
Thanks a lot, Chrissie.
Pretty pictures. I feel cold!!
Thanks a lot, Andra.
I love your pictures! The beautiful white, icy trees next to that beautiful blue sky. You have a great eye! It is lovely to see the children having so much fun.
Thanks a lot! The day was just so beautiful, it was impossible not to make good pictures on that day.
I adore winter photos
Everything is beautiful with coating of snow, huh!
Winter is magical and these photos show it…absolutely wonderful! Your child will have great memories. I remember my snow playing days as a child with great fondness..and then later as an adult when the child within took over on snowy days.
You are absolutely right. I am just so glad that in the times we have now, it is easy to capture these wonderful memories which will later become valuable when the carefree days as a child are over.
Those frost covered trees are beautiful! I always love your photo compositions, like how your daughter’s pink snow clothes stand out against all that white!
So pretty. I hope that it continues to stay that way!
Thanks a lot! We had a few more nice days of winter wonderland after this but this moment of frost covered trees was just for a day. I was happy to be able to capture some pictures.
Beautiful. Makes me miss snow!!!
Thanks a lot, Cee.
What fun photos!
Thanks a lot. I love capturing these fun moments.
Great photos. They’ve provided me a little glimpse of the winter that Philly usually gets this time of year. But this year, it’s very mild. Yesterday, we did have a snow flurry but it didn’t stick. It’s crazy to compare this year with 2009 and 2010 when we were covered with more than 3 feet (or over 1 meter I believe) of snow on multiple occasions.
The things I love about snow are: snowball fights, snowmen and snowboarding
Looks like you had a lot of fun
Thanks a lot, Nicole. Did you not get enough snow this time? The winter here was also very mind with temps at double-digit Celsius till we got this cold snap that swept Europe for 2 weeks. Trees were even flowering already, the same with crocuses and some daffodils.
There are lots of things to enjoy when there is snow…too bad the snow here is not sticky enough (powdery because it is extremely cold) to create a snowman. Nonetheless , it was just fun for the kids to glide through it.
I’m not much for winter and cold weather, but you captured some great photos that make me long for a walk in the snow.
Thanks a lot! Winter is fun with snow though there are also a lot of inconveniences that are a consequence of it…like chaos with traveling by public transport.
Beautiful trees.
The snow coating makes them glistened like diamonds
Malou I think these are the nicest snow photos I’ve seen, you captures so much, the trees are beautiful and the delight of the children is tangible. Splendid, thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot, Gilly! These are special moments which I know I have to capture. Kids grow up so quickly.
Beautiful shots! From the individual flakes clinging to branches, to the three on the sled, they are wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks a lot, Debbie.
Beautiful pictures:)
Thanks a lot.
Ohh, love these pictures, Malou! They are gorgeous! And the little ones look like they are having the best time ever!
Thanks a lot, Reggie. It is just fun to see these little ones having a great time.
Love your photos!! Snow can be so much fun!
Thanks a lot. Snow is cheap entertainment for these kids. It is just so nice to see them having lots of fun.
Beautiful pictures! Do you know that I live in canada and we have had no significant snowfall here where I live? My daughter is dissapointed that she has not had the chance to go toboganning yet…. there is a chance of snow in the forecast tomorrow though so we shall see!
Oh, and I thought that in Canada, winters are always harsh with lots of snow. I hope you still get your winter wonderland. We almost gave up on it this year here in Holland when the temp would never even reach freezing point.
You would be right in thinking Canada usually has serious winter weather! Of course it gets worse the more north you go. I just wanted to tell you that it snowed about 3-4 cm yesterday so it is looking pretty and white outside today!
Glad to know that you had your snow wish was finally delivered.
I chose you for the Versatile Blogger Award because I enjoy your blog so much
Congratulations! See details on my Feb. 10 post 
Thanks a lot for this nomination, Heidi. I am really honored and humbled by this recognition.
Hey congrats for the nomination for the versatile Blogger
and happy that you enjoyed snow which you wanted since long time right
Thanks a lot. The winter wonderland is now over, the temperature has risen to above freezing level but we enjoyed the last 2 weeks of real winter.
Wow! The snow looks amazing and it looks like you guys had a blast! Awesome pictures!
Yes, the little ones really enjoyed playing in the snow.
Beautiful photos! Will look forward to following your blog!
Thanks a lot. I hope my blog meets your expectation.
The photos I like very much.
CU, Michael
Thanks a lot, Michael.
Wonderful photos! We have snow here too. I love it!
Thanks a lot! Glad to know that you have your share of snow fun too.
Beautiful!
Thanks a lot, Gretchen.
Wonderful photos!! Looks beautiful & like a ton of fun – I wouldn’t mind going sledding down those little hills myself
Thanks a lot. It was lots of fun for the little ones but even the grown-ups couldn’t resist reliving their childhood.
How beautiful! We’re getting snow tomorrow here in New York…perhaps with your inspiring photos I will actually venture into the cold and unleash the little snow monster!
I hope you had your fun in the snow.
We didn’t actually get any snow! We are still waiting…
wow such beautiful photos!
Thanks a lot. Snow inspires good photography I should say.
Very beautiful. You’ve almost tempted me to live somewhere cooler. Note I said ALMOST!
Thanks a lot. I know the “ALMOST” part because winter is not all fun with snow. We also had to deal with traffic chaos here due to the snow for instance.
Gorgeous! The frost is so beautiful.
Thanks a lot. We enjoyed the lovely sights from the frost and snow.
Hi Malou, Wow… you captured some beautiful pictures. I found your blog via Travels with Kat and am so glad I did! Your daughter is absolutely adorable and I sense your spirit throughout your posts. I’d like to invite you to post location pins on uencounter.me and link your blogs to their respective locations… I think people would love knowing where you were able to capture such beauty!!
Thanks a lot, Leslyn for the invite to post location pins on uencounter.me. I’ll check the site and how I can do that posting of location pins. I’m fairly new to a lot of things in blogging like Pinterest for instance. I’ve just been pretty busy to really sit down and explore more…
Hi Malou
you are amazing! where you get all this from.
Awesome pic’s! Having a lot fo FUN
Thanks a lot. Snow is always amazing to photograph and it was great to capture the fun that the little ones had.
These are gorgeous pictures – the detail on the close ups is amazing! Thanks for stopping by my blog too
Thanks a lot! I love your blog too and look forward to trying your clementine cake.
Snow does have a way of turning the ordinary world into a place of wonder.
Yes, snow really makes the world magical.
awesome pictures!!!!
Thanks a lot, Dandy Andy.
Kids love snow–inexpensive entertainment! Mom didn’t help build a snowman/woman?
You’re right, the snow was inexpensive entertainment. It was so cold so the snow was not sticky so there were no snowmen here at all.
okay… dry snow! Not the best ingredients for snowmen!
Those first few photos of the snow are just gorgeous!
Thanks a lot, Debra!
These are such beautiful photos! I don’t usually like the cold much, but you made me want to be right in the middle of it!
Magalingun ka baga!