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Just came back from a treacherous pre-dawn hike in the #woods. Started off with a wintery mix of #snow and freezing rain. A lot of the snow on the roads melted just enough to be coated in black ice. Once on the trails, there was enough old crunchy snow for stable traction. Barely any wind and just the soft pitter-patter of the now #rain tapping the snow.
Incredibly peaceful...until I crossed paths with *five* coyotes. And that was my cue to turn back. The first two scattered when they saw me. The remaining three were hidden in the brush about 15 feet from me. Their eyes lit up like Times Square when I scanned the area with my headlamp.
Here in #Massachusetts the #coyote is a wolf/coyote hybrid. They are the size of German Shepherds and do *not* fear #humans.
On a side note: I run a dual #headlamp system. A 1,000 #lumen one mounted on my head and an 850 lumen one secured to my sternum strap as a flood light. This flexible #system gives me two *independent* #light sources. Had I only been using the flood light I wouldn't have even seen them.
Good morning!
I think it’s pretty obvious why Buachaille Etive Mòr (the Great Herdsman of Etive) is one of Scotland’s most photographed mountains.
Here, we call them Munros: any mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 metres). If you climb one, we say you’ve ‘bagged’ a Munro, and Munro-bagging is a favoured weekend activity among our most motivated citizens.
#Scotland #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Mountains #Photography #Nikon #Snow
"Snow at Louveciennes," Alfredy Sisley, 1878.
Sisley (1839-99) was British, but was born in, and spent most of his life in, France.
He did mostly landscapes, and was a champion of plein air (outdoors) painting. He only rarely did figures or portraits, and never moved on from Impressionism as some others of the school did. He was a friend of Monet and Renoir, and often worked with and exhibited with them.
His landscapes, of both French and British scenes, are noted for their quiet, tranquil quality, as one can see here. Some feel his best work is when he painted snow scenes; rather than just make it white, he sought to make his snow scenes iridescent with dabs of color, and to realistically depict the effects of light and shadow on snow.
His work was popular with collectors in Europe, and as a result frequently stolen and forged. Several dozen Sisleys were seized by the Third Reich from their owners and are still missing.
From the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
It's the last 10 year's biggest snowing in Budapest, I didn't see this much snow for a long long time. I'm extremely happy! ❄️🥰🌨️☃️😍
I'm like a 3 year old, jumping in the snow, we played snowball fight with my wife, I had a great skiing lesson today, and work is absolutely fine!
I'm overwhelmed with happiness!
Spread the joy, if it's snowing at your place, enjoy it!
Snow is beautiful to look at and fun to use for sledding.
But it sucks when you need to travel somewhere.
January 6, snow in Bussac Sur Charente , France! https://www.sudouest.fr/charente-maritime/saintes/neige-en-charente-maritime-saintes-sera-encore-tres-perturbee-mercredi-27313252.php
Skipped Amsterdam and now braving Schiphol, my flight seems to be going ahead #netherlands #snow #travel
Two of the Three Sisters of Glencoe. Gearr Aonach and Aonach Dubh.
#Scotland #Landscape #LandscapePhotography
#Photography #Nikon #BlackAndWhite #Snow #UK
Location: Manhattan
This has been a great year for snow-lovers in Connecticut. I feel like I am back in Western NY where the Lake Effect brings snow almost every day!
The #winter is truly here in the South coast of #Finland, too.
Yes, there still is quite a little of #snow, but today the thermometer hit -21 °C here in #Porvoo. In #Lapland it has been even around -40 °C.
#Laika #ÄänislinnanLaika #Linnamäki #Borgbacken #CastleHill #VanhaPorvoo #GamlaBorgå #OldPorvoo #VieuxPorvoo #Borgå #Finlande #koirat #dog #dogs #hund #hundar #chien #chiens #dogstodon #dogsofmastodon #Mondog #hauvantai #lumi #snö #neige #talvi #vinter #hiver
Now. That. Was. Fun. 🤩
#Kickspark mit Ylvi. Ich hatte mächtig Muffensausen, doch das legte sich schnell, weil man mit den schwergängigen Kufen mit nur einem Hund auch einfach nicht besonders schnell wird. Sogar Kurven haben geklappt. Lenken ist mit dem Ding tatsächlich so ne Sache... Nächstes ToDo: Alte (Langlauf-)Ski kaufen und dran döngeln. Die kann man wachsen und die gleiten besser. Video bei clip.place
#Schnee #Snow #SleddogSports #Sleddog #EuropeanSleddog #Hund #Dogs #Sports #WinterLiebe
Hardly an hour ago, the sky was clear and the snow was melting; I thought it was over. But it’s snowing like CRAZY right now. #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #snow #amsterdam
Just now returned from my first winter adventure of the season in the White #Mountains, NH and it did not disappoint! Great trail/snow conditions from trailhead to the summit. Strong winds and low visibility (low clouds) above the treeline made for a hostile/eerie environment at the summit with images of frozen boulders disappearing into the mist (top left pic). A fun challenge! #hiking #nature #snowshoeing
#landscape #LandscapePhotography #photography #NaturePhotography #snow #ice #winter
SNOWDIN 2: SNOW HARDER
this is the perfect snow; crisp and fluffy, deep enough to play in but not deep enough to be a huge problem. Odin found it a lot more fun than a light dusting.
it also stuck to the back of his legs by the metric ton.
Making my way to Albuquerque to prepare for Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21. Tree squirrels don’t hibernate! ❄️🐿️❄️
#squirrel #snow #SquirrelAppreciationDay
Okay, who names a bridge the "Rainbow Bridge" next to Donner Pass? 😬
(apparently a person hit when they were putting chains on their vehicle, and vehicle are sliding all over).
A £9 baguette in Dunkeld (wtf). A walk as the weather set in. The snow makes everything so peaceful. Thank God for thermals.
#Scotland #Snow #UK #Photography #LandscapePhotography #Landscape #Weather
There's a dusting of snow on narrowboat roofs, and a thin layer of ice on the water. The sun is doing its best to brighten things up, and to power the solar panels.
Everyone's staying warm: the solid-fuel burner (wood stove), diesel heater, electric radiator, and simple pillar candle all have their role to play.
#CanalLife #canal #boating #narrowboat #boat #UK #weather #snow #cold #ice #sun #heat #heating #wood #diesel #electric #solar #energy
Snow, isn‘t it?
#snow #dogs #dogsofmastodon #outdoor #forest #aussie #australianshepherd #winter #pets
❄️ Scenes of Winter ❄️
American landscape painter Lovell Birge Harrison (1854-1929)
#BirgeHarrison #landscape #snow #landscapepainter #scenesofwinter #lovellbirgeharrison #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #art #artist #artists #huile #oleo #artworld #painter #winter #landscapepainting #americanpainter #lbirgeharrison #neige #hiver #schnee
Welcome to a wintry #Caturday. I'm not sure this cat is entirely happy that his garden has been covered in snow.
#catsofmastodon #catstodon #catlife #caturday #CatsOfMastodon #Kitten #Cats #CatsOfFediverse #mastocats #petsofmastodon
5/n We have a Winter Wonderland Situation on our hands. You can't really tell from the pics, but it's snowing.
#Snow #Switzerland #Trains #Train #TrainTravel #Travel #AnnaOnATrain #LatourOnTour #SBB #Winter
6/n We did a left bend so I could capture the outside of my train while being inside the train.
#Train #Trains #Travel #Snow #TrainTravel #LatourOnTour #AnnaOnATrain #Switzerland #SBB #Winter
This is the most snow I’ve seen since moving to the Netherlands four years ago. Odin barely seems aware of the difference #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #snow #amsterdam
Delays and disruptions are stacking up, no idea if I reach my destination today but at Utrecht Centraal I spotted this cute snow man! ⛄️ #snow
I hate to admit this, but I may be responsible for the unseasonably mild winter so far in Montana. I've kept my snowbrush too handy in my car, and now the snow is staying away. I'll have your weather forecast tonight!
#Montana #Billings #snow #snowbrush #superstitious #alittlestitious #Friday #January #winter #weather
Meinasin purnata auraamattomia jalkakäytäviä ja teitä kävellessäni äsken 1,5 kilometrin päähän Jumppalaan kauden ensimmäiseen bodycombat-treeniin. Olin jo rasittanut päivällä itseäni rivitalo-pienten lumitöiden kanssa, ja kävely nosti pulssin eläkeläis-tappiin jo alkumatkasta.
Onneksi järki armahti. Mikä olisi ollut parempaa ja realistisempaa lämmittelyä kuin tarpominen hangessa epämukavuutta nieleskellen? Olinhan menossa rasittamaan itseäni ylenmääräisesti ja jopa pienestä maksusta.
Seuraavan kerran kun valitan luonnon (yhä ajoittain) suomia vastuksia, toivon muistavani vilkaista peiliin sanoen, että "ihanko (aikuisten) oikeasti"? Tämähän on samalla ilmaista kriisikoulutusta ja ties mitä, vaikkei kuntoilusta olisikaan kyse. On vain ajan kysymys, milloin infra missäkin rakoilee. Välttämättömien asioiden hoitaminen on toki (osittain) eri asia, mutta etenkään kuntoilijoilta en kyenne vähään aikaan kuulemaan keli- tai tienhoito-valituksia suupielen nykimättä.
#kuntoilu #talvi #sää #rasitus #vastoinkaymiset #resilienssi #lumi #tienhoito #winter #suomi #finland #training #body #bodycombat #kavely #walking #snow #turku #jumppala
Starting 2026 off with two things I ❤️
1️⃣ The underrated benefits of a long walk
2️⃣ Iced coffee—even when it’s 25°❄️☕️
🎉Wishing everyone a Happy New Year—may you find your simple joys and stay consistent with the things that keep you happy!
#walking #NewYear2026 #life #health #mentalhealth #outdoors #snow #coffee #boston #fitness
Woke to a surprise — snow changes everything. Nice morning for a dog walk. 😊
Have a good day.
#photography #photo #foto #fotografie #fotografia #nature #Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #DogsOfFedi #AdoptAPet #DogWalk #snow #sunshine
Finally enough snow on the ground to take the kids sledding! Doesn't get much more #Canadian than this! 🇨🇦🛷
#Snow chaos in #Stockholm for New Year’s day...this bus has been stuck for over an hour. Heavier snow expected later toay and through to this afternoon...stay home, stay safe.
Something I'm (finally) realizing about my blog is that it CAN exist as a personal time capsule. A document of my adventures, my passions, my discoveries, my seasons. Not everything needs to be a lengthy, articulate travelogue or an introspective essay about learning lessons in nature.
Sometimes it can simply be "I had so much fun yesterday and here are a bunch of photos!"
https://seasonsofjason.com/snow-day-pinecrest-lake-and-highway-108/
There is a certain something about snowy landscapes. This shot turned out quite well.
Pixel 7 Pro with no filters or post processing.