The old ski jump and the fireworks are a tradition in these parts. Thankfully they set off the fireworks at 17:00 so that the children can see them too. Let’s hope that 2015 proves a better year than 2014, it’s been a rocky ride.
You know it’s been cold when the little waterfall by the house has frozen solid. It’s been as low as -17 at night recently. To put that in perspective, your freezer at home is about -18…
The light at this time of year is great – and the fun part about it being dark most of the day is that you don’t have to be antisocial to get low sun and nice colours.
….well not quite: the trees will grow new leaves in the spring, the grass will turn green, and the snow will be gone. But until then the world is just a bit black and white.
It’s not my favourite time of year, winter, but I must admit it throws up some opportunities for reevaluating some very ordinary sights. This streetlight through branches, for instance.
The darkest day of the year. This photo was taken at 3pm this afternoon, just as it was getting dark, and just as more snow started falling. At midnight tonight the sun turns and we’re headed for lighter days.
