Silence falls as the snow does —
Turning the world into a peaceful place
And the lake into a snowy desert.
My dog, Oscar, is like a camel of this desert:
At one with the environment
And never too tired to enjoy the weather.
And just in case you forgot what the jetty really looks like when the snow melts,
here’s a picture from September
When we went balloon hunting!
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Lady Fi 
That is quite a difference but both beautiful
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What a contrast!
Love both photos!
Lea
Lea’s Menagerie
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What a contrast indeed!! WOW! Amazing! But Oscar seems quite happy in both pics!! What a great dog he is!! Enjoy your weekend — both of you!!
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just love oscar! he’s got a great life!
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I just can’t believe that that is the jetty – quite incredible. Oscar does seem so at home in whatever weather.- amazing dog.
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Wow! This photo is most impressive, even without the “before and after” photo contrast! (LOVE that hot air balloon appearing like magic in the distance!)
There sure are a lot of amazing snow photos on the internet this morning. It’s too easy to imagine it’s snowing, been snowing, or is about to snow almost everywhere! (We’re getting some this weekend too). But this is one of my favorite snow photos today. I’m always enamored by your winter photos. And of course, Oscar always adds that very special touch! 🙂
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Oscar looks so amazing in both photos! Dang! He’s a beauty! And so are your magical inspired photos! You always make me smile!
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Ahhhhh, doggie loves the snow! How cute!
Your lake is beyond beautiful, covered in ice and snow. 🙂
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omg…i called my fam over to show them…it almost covers the pier…i want snow!!!!
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Wow—quite a difference in those photos…. Your furry one almost looks like a LION in that first picture… ha ha
Hugs,
Betsy
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sooo sooo beautiful. Nice that you showed us how it looks in summer too 🙂
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Lovely pictures:) Hanne Bente
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Such beauty! Oscar seems to be glowing in the second shot. I’m amazed that he can lie down in the snow like that.
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Beautiful. He is always having a good time.
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The lake looks beautiful in any season. So does Oscar!
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Big difference in those two shots. Looks like Oscar appreciates both seasons.
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Both wonderful images, so enjoyable the first one!
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Oscar is one amazing dog in one fantastic setting. The lighter colour to the snow on the dock compared to on the icy lake makes it appear as if there’s a shaft of sunlight.. just for Oscar. Beautiful.
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That’s an amazing contrast! Each season brings new scenes and colours to enjoy.
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Oscar waiting patiently for the water to return….so he can swim once again.
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It’s always amazing to see the difference snow and ice make!!!
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WOW, what a contrast! The light catching the endges of Oscar’s fur is lovely. I imagine you must be looking forward to “the great thaw” by now!
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Oscar must be one happy dog. To be able to play in the snow and swim in the lake. Beautiful images.
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There he is in a Sea of Snow! He is a beautiful boy:)
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I have never seen such a good looking camel…I mean it 🙂
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A little more snow and you wouldn’t even know there was a lake underneath. I wish my small dog liked the snow, but it’s out on the deck to do his business and right back inside.
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I loved seeing the two seasons together in one post! Oscar’s wonderful spring summer fall or winter.
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Wow, I have never seen a lake frozen over. That is a wonderland for sure. But cooooold, huh?
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(Might be a repeat..if so I apologize; having the l typepad comment issues again today)…..I’m happy that you posted the two seasons together — seeing both at once gives a great feel for what it is like to live there. (And for Oscar, it is a good day whether it’s spring summer fall or winter!)
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Oscar seems to enjoy each day…in the snow or sun.We have to pull our dock each year from the lake in Maine so that ice doesn’t damage it.
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Oscar and the snowy desert as well. Thank you.
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An incredible post and photos as always! You are blessed and oh so creative!
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Hard to fathom all that snow from down here in the heat..
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No wonder you named him Oscar…he is an award winning dog!!! He just makes the best of any situation….lovely.
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May we learn to appreciate the different seasonal gifts from Mother Nature just like Oscar! He is adorable!
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How beautiful The balloon is so nice
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Patience, Oscar! We will swim again before we know it!
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Oscar does look a wee out of color like the landscape- not that I blame him. I’m a happier animal myself when the skies and water are blue! Cheers, Danette
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Are those Oscars paw prints leading off the jetty onto the ice? What a beautiful scene
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priceless final pic! but then you are the BEST out there!
Sending YOU Aloha
from Honolulu,
Comfort Spiral
~ >
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Whether winter, spring, summer or fall a beautiful place is a beautiful place.
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simply beautifully captured shot…lovely!
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Incredible change over there! Snow desert is apt. Seems Oscar enjoys either snow or sunshine.
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That really is a remarkable “now and then” set of pictures. I’d love to see that much change in my landscape – most of our trees dont even lose their leaves!!
Cheers
Stewart M – Melbourne
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YiKeS! that’s just crazy, doesn’t even look like the same place! Oscar is gorgeous! =)
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I like both shots.
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Brrrrrr!
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Pretty scenery.
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wonderful winter world, nice photos
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Wow! Now that’s snow! And beautiful too.
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You couldn’t get two more different scenarios if you tried Fiona, I can’t believe you guys have so much snow now, I thought you were coming to the end of your winter!
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February is our coldest winter month!
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What lovely photos of your sweet dog! 🙂 I cannot help, the first photo here make me think what your dog is thinking: “I’m longing for green fields and blue water!” :))))
Lovely photos in your previous posts also! 🙂
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How wonderful these images are.
I especially love the first one.
Beautifully simple, and simply beautiful.
Happy Sunday to you!
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Oscar is one with nature. He also makes every single photo more beautiful! Xxx kiss him for me. I see him everyday on my fridge!
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A stunning sight – snow on top of ice.
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Incredible! I love both views. 🙂
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absolutelu gorgeous!!
love both of them!!:)
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oscar is in his element …
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I like the everlasting footsteps on snowy desert!
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Icy niceness.
Jim
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Wow, what a difference! I love both photos, but the summer one is so neat with the hot air balloon in the background! Always love seeing shots of Oscar 🙂
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That is amazing!!
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What a wonderful scene that first photo is, very idyllic and peaceful. Maybe your dog knows how to make the scene look alive!
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Your lake landscape has changed considerably. Oscar is so adaptable!
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Whether it be in a frozen state or liquid, it appears the dock is his place at waters edge. Docks have that same grip on me as well. It is where we launch into the water nose or bow first. It is where we watch a sun set or listen to Loons labour in love songs. Docks are where folks and dogs alike gather an simply be…………great image and shot (s).
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I never tire of seeing your sweet dog Oscar… I’ve come to think of him as sort of a Blogland Mascot. If I got a dog I’d want it to just like him.
xo jj
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Dreaming of the summer to come. – Margy
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The mystery of what lies underneath is so evokative, I love how Oscar seems as interested as me : )
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Those are just precious! Oscar is a lovely model for your photos.
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What a huge difference. Oscar loves snow 🙂
Thanks for dropping by…
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Love both the photos. Oscar is such a cutie.
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