The many shades of cold

Since we’ve had fresh snow and sinking temperatures —

Down to minus 19 C this week —

I am inspired to show you the colours of cold.

Sometimes the cold is a golden fog,

Sometimes an intense orange framed by trees.

When the dawn is really cold,

The fingers of the sun paint the treetops

With frosted red.

My favourite winter colour

Has to be the diamond carpet of snow

Topped off by dazzling blue skies and sun —

It’s moments like these that lift my spirits.

For more winter/summer shots, please visit: Skywatch.