The snow warnings issued yesterday for around here today were cancelled towards noon. Whoever is in charge of where to drop the snow evidently decided to dump most of today's snow ration somewhere else. And as even just walking the few meters to the bins by the corner of the building just now demands donning full winter gear anyway, I decided to prolong that walk a little to snap a few photos.
Our street had probably been ploughed yesterday, with only a thin extra layer of snow added since then - and no grit added so far. And when the weather is not too difficult, there's always a special feeling about getting out in freshly fallen dry snow - still pristine and white, rather than dirty or slushy or icy...
The photo at the top shows the bridge over the railway, leading to the old cemetery. That bridge is often a tricky and slippery spot in winter, but it looked ok just now, so I decided to cross it and have a look on the other side.
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| Looking down on the railway tracks below. |
The pedestrian crossing over to the cemetery looked more treacherous, though. So I decided not to go over there, but just snap a couple of photos in that direction from where I was...
... and then turn back to walk a bit more on the paths in among the apartment buildings.
I think I get it now, why they had summer holiday maintenance teams paint the large stones lining the walk paths in bright colours. A bit easier now for snow plough drivers to see them in winter!
The snow gathered on top of benches gives an idea of how much has fallen so far...
Oh my goodness, what a frightening adventure! You were so brave to go across that bridge, as bridges are often more icy than regular roads. I'm glad you did not attempt to cross that road. My favorites here are the pristine snow buildup on the bench in your last photo. And the one that shows how the pretty blue bench stands out under the little shelter.
ReplyDeleteGinny, it wasn't frightening as I had the proper footwear on, took it slowly, and only walked where it looked safe. Which on this day included the bridge, but not the street on the other side...
DeleteThat is thick snow by our standards. Yes, the art of taking photos when it's cold!! So much fuss.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, Jenny! ;) And yet photography does help to inspire me to get out there at least for a little while, rarher than just stay in!
DeleteYou capture the quiet, contemplative pleasure of moving slowly through a winter landscape, where fresh, undisturbed snow, cautious steps, and the small rituals of walking and photographing combine to make the outing both demanding and quietly rewarding.
ReplyDeleteAs always you have a talent for summing it up well, Ro! :)
DeleteThat's a lot more snow than what we're having in my area, but it has been snowing all morning so far and still is snowing as we speak (or as I am typing this), and who knows how much we'll have by this evening and tomorrow morning when I intend to go to the office for the first time this year...!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the walk. As you say, you have to put on full winter gear anyway even just to go to the bins, so you made it worthwile.
Unpredictability is certainly one of the main characteristics of this time of year, Meike! ;)
DeleteI need boots with proper grip. I slip and slide all over the place.
ReplyDeleteI need boots with a proper grip too, JC. And luckily, for this kind of weather, I have them! Freshly fallen cold snow on dry ground is not so bad. It's worse when it thaws and gets slushy and freezes again etc...
DeleteHow pristine everywhere looks. So pleased that you managed a good walk.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy looking at the snow from indoors, but it's a long time since I've had to worry about setting foot outdoors!
We've had rain over Christmas and New Year. For the past two days it's been too stormy and wet with continuous rain, to even go on a short dog walk. This morning it's finally sunny but just +6ºC - unexpectedly cold, even for our winters. We'll shortly don our winter coats and see what damage the rain has done locally.
Carol, luckily I haven't had to go anywhere special over the holidays and have been able to choose for myself when to try going out for a short while.
DeleteThat's a substantial amount of snow - it makes our covering look very sparse. The photographs are lovely, Monica, and well worth the considerable effort you had to make to take them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janice. Not really as much of a "sacrifice" as I may have made it sound like! ;)
DeleteI am still trying to figure out how to juggle the dog on the end of the leash. I say Stay and he does, except now and then, he moves JUST as I push the button. the snow is beautiful when it first falls, and you had a good bright day to wander and snap.. that is a lot of snow
ReplyDeleteSandra, I would definitely not manage a dog on a leash just now! (So just as well that was never really "my thing" before, either...)
DeleteEvery photo looks peaceful and quiet, as if there are no people to disturb the peace.
ReplyDeleteAddy, I also actually didn't see many other people out and about just then.
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