Saturday, February 25, 2012

Bright Lights


We had a wild, windy day yesterday with great big, wet snowflakes falling fast and furious. It was unwelcome weather because I was going out to a dance performance (more about that in a later post).  The big white strips caught in mid-air are the snow flakes. The snow was falling so fast that it was difficult to get a photo of it. You can see the large flakes lying on the patio floor.

 It is rather late in the season to be getting snow where I live. We also got a large snow fall early in the season which is again unusual. The weather is largely unpredictable around the globe these days. 

My small garden will have to wait awhile until the weather warms up but I'm sure the skiers are happy with the fresh snow.
I like the pretty photos snow helps to create and I simply love looking at the bright lights at night on a snowy mountain. I can see these scenes from my desk.


It is most difficult to get a night shot with my camera.  
I'm happy with these few that I'm sharing with you. 
 I hope you like them too.
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37 comments:

Jan said...

Penny, I think you are getting more than I would with my camera! Enjoyed seeing your outdoor photos.
Love and Blessings, Jan

Joyful said...

Thank you, Jan. I was blessed to be able to get these photos today. I try from time to time and mostly they come out blurred. Love and blessings to you too, Penny

Vores have said...

Hello Joyful.
Incredibly beautiful pictures you show.
I've created a photoblog with natural image - if you want to see it.
hbt.finus.dk
Wishing you a good Sunday.
Hugs Hanne Bente ♥

Joyful said...

Thank you, Hanne. I will check out your photoblog because I love nature :-) Have a good Sunday. ♥

clairz said...

My goodness, Penny, your photos are beautiful. I used to work at UBC (long ago) and everyone would laugh at me when, as we left the big library building each day, I would always exclaim, "oh, look at those mountains!" You are so lucky to have that wonderful view. Your patio is lovely, too. I hope we get to see pictures of it in the summer.

LindyLouMac said...

I think maybe Europe had all your mid season snow!

Stephanie V said...

That snowy ski run looks mighty familiar. I have a corner of the night lights that I can see from my desk, too.

I like the twilight photo with the lights just beginning to glow. Nice one. Spring skiing should be pretty good this year - for those who do such things.

Joyful said...

Ha, ha! I know what you mean Clair. I LOVE the mountains and never get tired of looking at them, lights or no lights.

Joyful said...

Lindy Lou, I think you're right. I saw Europe's snow on television. In Romania the snow was to the rooftops!

Joyful said...

Hi Stephanie, so good to see you. I'm glad you can see the view from your desk. Doesn't it make a delightful sight? Sure beats looking at a building.

LadyD Piano said...

Beautiful photos, just breath-taking. I love your view. I am so fortunate to have a mountain view also. The more I stare at the mountains, they seem to give strength. Our valley glows at night, too. I've yet to learn how to take night time shots. I'll practice more with dusk pictures. Thanks for stopping by. Have a good week!

Joyful said...

Thank you, LadyD. I do agree that staring at the mountains seems to give strength somehow. You have an awesome week!

CameraCruise said...

Beautiful shots!
Thanks for sharing.
What a great view you have!
Have a great week.
Mette

Anonymous said...

That´s a great view you have!!

Lina Gustina said...

Beautiful view and lights! Thanks for dropping by...

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Jeannette StG said...

Love the little lights in a snowy night! Hope the dance performance turned out beautifully!

L said...

Such amazing views, Joyful! How beautiful.

Eden said...

These are all beautiful captures. Love the lights.

Joe Todd said...

Dramatic photos.. Looks cold

SmilingSally said...

Love your blues!

Happy Blue Monday, Joyful. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Really great pictures. Happy Blue Monday!
Pat

Dhemz said...

super love those bright lights...:) visiting from BM.

Al said...

Even if it's unwelcome it's still very pretty. March and April are our snowiest months!

Kim, USA said...

Those night lights shots are beautiful!

BM

Full-On-Forward said...

These are just spectacular!

Thanks for the journey through your lens!

John

Chubskulit Rose said...

Beautiful lights!

Blue Curtains and Pillows. Have a great week ahead.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely shots. Night photography can be very rewarding!

Ann said...

Oh I love your view from your desk. You took such a beautiful picture. I think I'll spend more time browsing your blog. Happy Blue Monday.
Ann

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I would love to have that view from my desk- lucky you!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful view. Almost makes me miss Stowe, VT...almost. :-) Stopping by from Blue Monday.

Anni said...

We had a late winter this year and it looks like it might be an early spring - that's a lovely combination!

I like the views you have - the night shot was excellent!

Joyful said...

Thank you everyone for your visit and your comments!

KM said...

wow! what a lovely scenery! :) thanks for sharing, and for hopping by my Scenic Sunday post ;)

EG CameraGirl said...

You have had strange weather this year!

Joyful said...

Yes, I think so too!

cassandrasminicorner said...

Beautiful and interesting shots!

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❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Very beautiful light pics !

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