It’s snowing quite hard this morning. The first real snow of the winter.
See the pretty snowfakes
Falling from the sky;
On the wall and housetops
Soft and thick they lie.
On the window ledges,
On the branches bare;
Now how fast they gather,
Filling all the air.
Look into the garden,
Where the grass was green;
Covered by the snowflakes,
Not a blade is seen.
Now the bare black bushes
All look soft and white,
Every twig is laden,
What a pretty sight!
Hopefully the sun will shine later and I’ll be able to see far enough for a landscape picture or two.
What a transformation to the landscape. I thought it was a beautiful area pre-snow. Stay warm I've heard you got the white stuff falling all day.
ReplyDeleteDouglas, it has stopped for a while now.
DeleteI didn't realise that rough tough sea captains with phallic camera lenses and an interest in all things technological could write such nice little poems about snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteYP, this one can't I pinched it from the internet. I don't know who wrote it.
DeleteJust what you wanted. Plenty more to come if the guessers are right.
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice.
Keith, this stuff is a bit wet but I do enjoy snow.
DeleteIt's nice to catch whilst it is still on the branches. We are still snowless here with nothing in the 14 day forecast. That doesn't bother me too much, but the thought of a possible green Christmas makes me squirm a bit.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Yes it is very pleasant. More snow due tomorrow. We will see.
DeleteOh good. Snow. I understand snow. Keep warm, Adrian.
ReplyDeleteFrances, it brightens the place up. It's 0434h and I'll pop out with a macro lens in an hour or two.
DeleteBeautiful Adrian---vegetation looks so much like ours here in Newfoundland!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, this is mostly commercial forestry of which some has been abandoned and the rest is managed.
DeleteOh it's gorgeous! Wish it would snow here.
ReplyDeleteLinda, it does look good when it's fresh.
DeleteI guess the clue is in the word snowFAKES, Adrian!, You really have been busy in Photoshop to get those effects. I bet you're basking in beautiful sunshine in reality! ;-}
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - - Richard
Richard, I have done snow before in Photoshop but this is real. I missed the FAKES.
DeleteOh I love snow and if it comes to N.Ireand I will probably be in Malawi. he last time it I missed it the last time it was near also. Lovely snow shots. keep warm
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I enjoy it whilst it's fresh.
DeleteSo beautiful now. By April I fear I've had enough. Love the poem.
ReplyDeleteMarie, yes so will I. The poem isn't mine I stole it.
DeleteWe've had cold sunshine this past week--- back to rain in the coming week. I like the pictures--- particularly the second one.
ReplyDeleteBill, it's a bit early for here but a welcome sight.
DeleteVayaaaa...Llegó antes de navidad. Preciosas fotos todas blancas amigo... pero hay que tener mucho cuidado con ella. a quedarse calentito en la autocaravana .
ReplyDeleteBuena noche Adrian .
Un abrazo.
Laura, sospecho que se derrita antes de Navidad. Somos el calor en la autocaravana.
DeleteGlad you enjoy the snow, you can have my share if we get any down here, great shot of the motor.
ReplyDeletePeter, I love the stuff.
DeleteI'm still waiting for the first snowfall of the season here in our corner of the world. Until then I get to enjoy these beautiful winter scenes you show us. Have a great day and stay warm!
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Mersad Donko Photography
Mersad, I'll get out for some photos later on when the sun arrives.
DeleteYour last shot is a winner. I like the gray tones you picked up. I assume it's your poem? You have another skill in your tool box
ReplyDeleteRed, no not my poem but a little rhyme I found on the internet.
DeleteGreat snow captures, love the poem!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I suspect that this is as good as they will get.
DeleteBeautiful captures of the freshly fallen snow. I hope you'll be able to find Molly and Alf if they scamper off through it ;) Hope you get more since you love it so much. Nothing here yet, except on the mountain tops.
ReplyDeleteGlo it's wet and horrid now.
DeleteVery Christmassy scenes. I think I will have no difficulty waiting until the snow arrives this far south.
ReplyDeleteJohn, still plenty about but it is sleeting and raining now.
DeleteNow that looks very cold!
ReplyDeleteLynda, it's not very cold and the snow is thawing. A degree either side of 1°C.
DeleteIt is indeed pretty.. but I'm just as glad to see it hold off a while longer.
ReplyDeleteHilary, This has almost gone now.
DeleteSnow snow, glorious snow. It's 12 ℃ here at 2230 today (Tuesday) and snow seems a long long way away. But apparently not. I am just totally fed up of rain, rain, inglorious rain.
ReplyDeleteGraham, it has been very wet and more than a touch depressing here.
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