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Winter!

Ann Christine has given us Lens- Artists #107 Challenge Winter. While I may think photos of winter are very pretty and picturesque winter is not my favorite season. I do not like the cold. I do not like driving in icy conditions or heavy snow. I do not like riding my horse in the cold either. But I will have to adopt a better attitude because for the first time in 12 years we will be here in Canada all winter long. Our usual escape to Florida has been cancelled due to Covid. Here is our Winter Wonderland.

Evening looking over the fields at the back of our house.
8 am in the morning, looking at the road, from our kitchen.
The same view, at 10 am, the same morning. Never a dull moment!
Mid May and winter was still with us,although the snow was usually gone by noon. . We heard the hummingbirds had arrived in Southern Ontario, so we put up the feeder to welcome them. It was June before they appeared.

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38 responses to “Winter!”

  1. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Beautiful winter images Anne.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you!

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  2. pattimoed Avatar
    pattimoed

    I’m not a big fan of driving in winter either, Anne. And like you, I’ll be in the deep freeze this winter. But maybe I should go back to snowshoeing and cross country skiing! I’d imagine that horseback riding would be absolutely chilling in the cold. I’m especially drawn to your header image. The light and colors are beautiful.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Autumn is a wonderful time for hacking out into the forest. But I have not done it in winter for many, many years. But I am determined to do it this winter. I have a quarter sheet for Biasini to wear to keep his hind end warm. The farrier will put special snow attachments onto his two front feet which are shod. I am getting thrmal underwear and have a good down jacket so we will go for it. If there is ice then we cannot go outside but I hope to be able to get out once a week. The rest of the time we are in the arena training.

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  3. Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram Avatar
    Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram

    Winter is beautiful, might be only for the look

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes. Shovelling snow and scraping ice off the car windows as well as getting dressed into multiple layers of clothing and scarfs and mittens is what makes winter harder work. The horses too have winter blankets for the cold

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  4. JohnRH Avatar
    JohnRH

    Excellent photos. I love the 8am/10am. Superb.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you John!

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  5. Emma Cownie Avatar
    Emma Cownie

    It is years since I have actually seen snow…too mild by the sea here. I am sorry you don’t like the cold.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I may not like it but I can learn to live with it.😀

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  6. Rishika Kakar Avatar
    Rishika Kakar

    Winters must be tough for you! It doesn’t snow much here, but these pictures made me really happy!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Gald you enjoyed the photos.

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  7. susiesopinions Avatar
    susiesopinions

    So sorry you won’t be here. Although we have never met, I feel like you are a neighbor 😘

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I feel the same about you Susie. When we do get back down to Florida maybe in 2022? We will come over to your side and say hello!

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      1. susiesopinions Avatar
        susiesopinions

        Sounds amazing. I have to almost force hubby to go to Treasure island. Now his legs are so weak he just wants to be close to home.

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        1. anne leueen Avatar
          anne leueen

          Hang in there Susie. I saw you got walks in the beach and you have to keep your own mental and physical health up. So carry on!

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          1. susiesopinions Avatar
            susiesopinions

            As long as I can get him in the car.

  8. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Beautiful winter wonderland, indeed!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Amy!

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  9. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    Lovely – and I love winter when it is real winter. I also love the interruption with going away to a warmer place for a week or two! Hope winter will be OK and not too cold now that you have to stay in Canada.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Ir will be what it will be but I will make the besr of it!😃

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        I am sure you will! The first part: “It will be what it will be” is what we all must accept this year (at least…)

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  10. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Oh, my goodness! You have a long winter season but your view is gorgeous. 😊

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      The snow in May is not usual. But this year we had snow overnight and by noon it would melt. But it is a loooong winter.

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  11. dprastka Avatar
    dprastka

    Absolutely beautiful, but totally understand the harshness and have lived in icy cold, freezing conditions before so I totally understand. Hoping this winter will be mild. ❤️

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  12. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    Lovely winter scenes! It always seems winter sunsets are especially beautiful!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes the sunsets are often dramatic. Thanks for leaving a comment Sandy.

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      1. sandyjwhite Avatar
        sandyjwhite

        Sure, Anne.

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  13. almeidadepaulo Avatar
    almeidadepaulo

    Wonderful pictures Anne!!!

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  14. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Quite beautiful Anne. As long as you stay indoors😊

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I agree Tina😄

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  15. Robert Parker Avatar
    Robert Parker

    I actually enjoy winter, even though I don’t like extreme cold. These scenes you’ve posted are beautiful, and look even better to me, during this muggy weather.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I’m glad I brought you some cooling thoughts with the photos.🙂

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  16. popsiclesociety Avatar
    popsiclesociety

    I don’t like cold either but these pictures are really beautiful! A truly winter wonderland ❄️

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes it is pretty and for the first month it is nice but as winter wears on it gets harder to like it!

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      1. popsiclesociety Avatar
        popsiclesociety

        I know 😊 We’ve chosen Singapore for this reason too…i was sick of winter and here its always summer ☀️😉

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  17. Sri Avatar
    Sri

    Beautiful pictures

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thank you Sri.

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