The snow and ice have melted away. The sun is shining
And magical light is flooding our senses.
But – before it’s too late – I want to show you the gold of winter;
The gold that goes unnoticed in autumn’s burnished blaze
And spring’s happy song.
Now, with the sun warming my face,
It’s easy to look back and enjoy the perfection of winter gold.
“I have stretched ropes from steeple to steeple; garlands from window to window; golden chains from star to star, and I dance.” — Rimbaud
For more golden skies, please visit: Skywatch!
Such beauty…how I have missed the beauty of your captures and your words…our ice and snow has melted too but the sun hasn’t shined a whole lot nor has it been real warm…even though it didn’t stay for long it snowed here again yesterday. We are waiting for spring to come…in the meantime I will enjoy the spring that others are enjoying. 🙂
LikeLike
You obviously live in the perfect place for you spirit. I am not ready to reflect on the snow (though it’s perfection is lovely)- I am anxious for the warmth of summer and the lazy days of summer! But your pictures are always beautiful.
LikeLike
I so agree that it is only now when we know that spring is here, we can take the time to reflect on the winter. I love the colours of winter in Sweden – there is a really special quality to the light and you have captured it so well – along with the dreamlike landscape of seamists. Pure gold.
LikeLike
So true, though I have still not got enough of the young greens and bright yellows.
LikeLike
Such beautiful pictures celebrating the joy of all four seasons.
LikeLike
It’s good that you have learned to appreciate the beauty around you. And I love that we can see it through your lens.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
LikeLike
You almost make me wish I had winters like yours. Almost, but not quite. I am grateful for your beautiful photos, though!
LikeLike
wow i love that second pic the light on the fog…awesome…you got some beautiful views…
LikeLike
The misery of cold feet, itchy layers of clothing, hair frozen to icicles and shoveling the beautiful white stuff for the ba-zillionth time from the walk is still too fresh for me to get too excited about your absolutely beautiful photos.
LikeLike
Gorgeous.
LikeLike
Your last photo with the wooden dock, reminded me of a frozen tropical boat dock, if that’s at all possible.
LikeLike
What amazing light!
LikeLike
So beautiful and now becoming a distant memory. The silence of winter gives way to the cacophony of spring.
LikeLike
happy spring to you Ladyfi, and thanks for the look back at that glorious beauty.
LikeLike
Absolutely lovely!
I was just thinking this similar thought- and was wondering if I was going a bit crazy! Me- who has been lamenting winter and it’s blasts, now looking back and reminiscing it’s beauty.
Then again- that sun and warmth sure feels a heck of a lot nicer!
🙂
Just beautiful.
LikeLike
Its truly lovely! Beautiful photos.
It lifts the spirit to see the sun & feel its warmth on your face,doesn’t it?
Maggie X
Nuts in May
LikeLike
You played so beautifully with the colours of winter.
LikeLike
Amazing landscape shots! Straight out of Nat Geo magazine 🙂
LikeLike
That last photo is pure winter perfection..it made me shiver:(
LikeLike
These colors are absolutely gorgeous. You’ve definitely shown that winter gold is beautiful.
LikeLike
you never ever cease to amaze.
I wait with such anticipation every time I click..
LikeLike
Superb as always and it’s always exciting to see what wonders you have to share with us each week! Thank you for the beauty, the wisdom and the joy that you share! Have a beautiful weekend!
Sylvia
LikeLike
Wow. Gorgeous photos!
LikeLike
Aye. Beauty!
Aloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
>
>
<
LikeLike
Oh – what MAGNIFICENT pictures!!! You are a brilliant photographer – and you’ve capture that light beautifully.
Thanks for coming over to visit Honey’s blog! HOpe we can be regular blog friends now! I have to confess, I’m not really into FB at all and hardly ever log on there! 😉
Hsin-Yi & Honey the Great Dane
LikeLike
That last photo is just gorgeous. Winter is beautiful through your eyes!
LikeLike
It doesn’t matter what season it is. You make them ALL beauty!
LikeLike
These are beautiful shots.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
LikeLike
Beautiful capture. Happy SWF!
My Sky.
LikeLike
A stunning array of magical photos.
LikeLike
Fiona, I think so that you catch these shots with a very good perspective because you have a sensitive soul. Impossible to meet you and to look into your eyes and don´t feel in peace.
I can´t say how I like your shots cause you know very well. Sometimes, I want to visit you more and more but I was living between Västerås and Uppsala, while I was searching for a flat and attempting to receive from UU a special document to HEIMSTADEN.
Have a nice weekend, Fiona!
LikeLike
Men så fantastiskt vackra bilder! Den första var såå otroligt fin! 🙂
LikeLike
The blue bridge in the foreground is stunning! I saw you FB badge. Look me up when convenient -I go there by Jesh St Germain
LikeLike
Thank you for reminding me of the elegance and beauty of a sadly underrated season. Though those photos look more spectacular than winter in most of Oz.
LikeLike
Beauty, absolute beauty, is sometimes more easily appreciated when one is warm!
LikeLike
Magical!
LikeLike
Superb set of images! Wonderful color, composition and mood — brava!
LikeLike
your photos are stunningly beautiful.
LikeLike
Such great photos, they are all so beautiful.
LikeLike
Love the foggy pictures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
LikeLike
Beautiful photos. Thanks for this delightful post.
All the best, Boonie
LikeLike
soothingly gorgeous!
LikeLike
So beautiful. I love those golden skies. Have a good weekend
LikeLike
Lovely scenic sky shots.
LikeLike
Gorgeous – one could almost dance on the mist…
LikeLike
Lovely shots. That second one is magical.
LikeLike
Such lovely scenes. Looks like a wonderful place to be.
LikeLike
Pretty and I’m sure those photos will remain forever in your heart and welcomes spring with all hearts and full of laughter and fun too…marvelous!
LikeLike
I’m amazed! Very lovely and peaceful…
Thanks for dropping by 🙂
LikeLike
I can’t decide which one I prefer, all are gorgeous!
LikeLike
Lovely colors and scenery!
LikeLike
This is fantastic. Very magical! Love it!
Sky Watch
LikeLike
beautiful shot
LikeLike
Beautiful with exquisite colors, I love the backlight of the first.
LikeLike
“I have stretched ropes from steeple to steeple; garlands from window to window; golden chains from star to star, and I dance.”
~~Gorgeous…Just like your photos….
LikeLike
Beautiful photos, the colours the light, all so artfully blended
LikeLike
Sweden is so magical this time of the year!!
Can’t believe there’s still so much snow in April….
LikeLike
Er… we don’t have any snow now! These photos were taken mid-winter…
LikeLike
The world is just a beautiful place in any season–they all have their special beauty. All of your shots are lovely. Mickie 🙂
LikeLike
Happy, happy spring! Beautiful photos.
LikeLike
Stunning as usual LadyFi!!! I saw the thumbnail on the Skywatch shot, said Ohhhh…then saw it was you and thought…”it figures!”
LikeLike
WoW very nice photos, stunning colors and mood
have a good weekend.
LikeLike
Yes, Winter can be so beautiful!
LikeLike
What a beautiful and peacful view!
Stunning captures, as usual! 🙂
Happy weekend!
Betty
LikeLike
Oops! I meant to say “peaceful”
LikeLike
Even though it is beautiful, isn’t it great that those days are in the PAST!!!! With summer straight ahead?
LikeLike
One sweet reminder of Mother Nature’s coldest season…that’s just perfectly Ok…I love all seasons and enjoy Sophie’s view on them! Cheers Lady Fi!
LikeLike
Wow I just love these. The last one is my favorite.
LikeLike
absolutely love the last one!
LikeLike
I love that last photo!
LikeLike
These are so pretty and my favorite is the bottom one, what beauty to behold!
LikeLike
Mycket vackra bilder och skickligt fångat ljus!
LikeLike
Incredibly beautiful photos. Magical.
LikeLike
I think you are the golden glow on the other side of the camera…such a gifted artist!
LikeLike
what a splendid shot…the last one.
http://photolog365.blogspot.com/
LikeLike