Winters where I live can be long suffering. Photography has given me a much needed incentive to be out in the elements more often. This winter I have had fun photographing our snowfalls. We have plenty of them, so I happen to get a lot of practice… I love trying to capture the real feel of a storm. Whether is be the massive amounts of flakes that fall in a given moment, or the blustery winds, i want the photo to reflect those elements and give someone the feeling of being right there. I often say I feel like I live in a snow globe and many of my shots this winter seem to reflect that. My main tip in photographing snow is to pull the focus in on your lens, if you leave it on auto it is sure to focus on something large in the background, like the trees or a person, but if you put it on manual focus and pull the focus in off the background you will capture those falling flakes giving your photo the effect of a snow globe all shook up.
How have you pictured winter? Did you go small and capture the fragile beauty of a single flake? Did the beauty after an ice storm captivate you? Perhaps some amazing ice patterns caught your eye. Before the snow and cold are all but a memory, share a favorite winter shot here with us all today.
Kristin says
We have had so much snow this winter, as never before. I've never experienced or seen, and I've never shoveled so much snow. There were countless photo opportunities this winter and I had fun taking photos. Falling flakes, or the dazzling white of the snow always provide a challenge. Now I am slowly but in the spring and a riot of color.
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-of-week-sun-in-cold-winter.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/short-trip-part-5.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/short-trip-part-3.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/short-holiday-1.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2010/12/blue-heaven-white-fields.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2010/12/sheeps-in-winterworld.html#links
kristin says
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkleinrn/5354311386/
There's nothing like the spectacular winter snow of the Utah mountains, we try to escape the city often and get away to the frozen Utah arctic ๐ Fortunately, we have a cozy mountain cabin complete with fireplace to warm up in between adventures.
Kristin
Kristina says
WInter is beautiful, especially when the sky is blue and the sun is shining!!
Two perfect winter days below:
http://le-fabuleux-destin-de.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-whiteout.html
http://le-fabuleux-destin-de.blogspot.com/2011/01/home-sweet-home-snowshoehiking-in.html
Have a wonderful day, Kristina
Trevellion says
We don't have very much snow in the south west of the UK, our winters are just grey and rainy so when there is a frost I am truly motivated to take some photographs. There are signs of spring all around the garden now.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9970083@N02/5253871625/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9970083@N02/5405150702/
Kristin says
Oh, I have already tried to post, but that's gone wrong. I try again.
This year there were a lot of snow here in Bavaria. So much snow I've never seen before. There were so many possibilities, snow, snowflakes and the white landscape photography.
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-of-week-sun-in-cold-winter.html#links
http://liundbelle.blogspot.com/2010/12/blue-heaven-white-fields.html#links
Kyla says
I had so many! But I think these two say "winter" to me the most:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekreativelife/5408360617/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekreativelife/5408369351/in/photostream/
Jennifรฉe says
Thanks for the tip on focus! I've been attempting to shoot the stillness and light that follow the snow storm:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85057042@N00/5384664679/
atmita says
Wintertime in Amsterdam ๐
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atmita/5274482263/
Doris says
I love this shot of Winter. The pop of red and blue against the gray snow is beautiful. It really does look like a snow globe. Thanks for the focus tip. We don't get many snow storms in NC so I don't have a lot of experience photographing snow.
I have several Winter snow scenes on my blog from the past year, but this one of my husband is a favorite. I think it captures the fun and excitement that we feel when it snows here. He was clearing the driveway, so he could take me out looking for snow scenes to photograph. I love the happy smile on his face.
http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/49-365/
This is one of shots captured that day:
http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/01/30/30-365/
Kiersten says
I'm weary of snow already, it just never seems to let up. Thankfully, trying to capture pieces of beauty during the season I struggle with, has kept me sane. I have started looking forward to storms and ice. Here are my faves so far…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkangel71/5328696882/in/set-72157625631794469/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkangel71/5331402081/in/set-72157625631794469/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkangel71/5331384009/in/set-72157625042018751/
Darlene says
I love your snow globe shot – how all is a blur with the pop of blue and red. Very nice!
I absolutely love doing photos in winter. The light is magic and the storms create such drama.
Here are a few I did this winter:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whimsicalyearsphotography/5412883583/
http://www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com/blog/2819/winter-engagement-session-maine/
http://www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com/blog/2739/after-the-snow-storm/
Kathleen O. says
Snow-bound bike – http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5439746967/
christine says
I had to travel to see snow. Scroll down to the end of this post:
http://just-travelin-through.blogspot.com/2010/12/these-are-faces.html
Jill F says
http://fingerontheshutter.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=718&action=edit
I've always said I love winter. But, even I am weary of it this year. Looking back at some of my pictures, I am mostly glad it's almost over. So looking forward to photographing spring–I never get tired of flowers
Beth says
In the tundra that is Boston this winter, we have some truly gnarly icicles!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14632491@N07/5393825399/in/set-72157625723852448/
Jill F says
http://fingerontheshutter.com/2011/01/28/799/
Had an oops with the previous comment. This one should work.
lucy says
How about a winter smile?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/5346155072
Puna says
I too love the winters but I am feeling a little weary of it. It's scenes like this that helps get me through.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2011/02/february-14-yonder-love/
AnnGeeDee says
We got a coating of ice down here one day and then it went to 75 degrees 2 days later. Crazy! Here's the ice: http://www.flickr.com/photos/anngeedee/5417064014/
Becky Sue says
Welcome to my garden… http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/5426445422/
Next time it snows (I truly hope that it doesn't but it's early yet) I will use your tip Thanks!
ccap says
Spring is still a long way off here in Winnipeg, Canada. Sigh. Chin up I suppose. Here are some of my favorite winter shots from this year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/betsyblue/5333351433/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/betsyblue/5333355371/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/betsyblue/5359074994/
Kelly says
the beauty of ice: http://lifeinstamatic.com/eye-candy/winter-lockdown/
trying to see life inside the dormant: http://lifeinstamatic.com/eye-candy/dead-of-winter/
Amy says
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23668869@N04/5450880738/
This is a shot I took one day when I was trying to find photos for my theme that week which was "Spot of Color". I live in a cold climate that is white and grey 5 months of the year, so color is hard to find. These canoes were a breath of fresh air and the lightly falling snow made it look so serene!
cara says
Between the snowflakes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cararosephotos/5372974038/in/set-72157625588794683/), and the snow (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cararosephotos/5399475868/in/set-72157625588794683/)…I was in heaven this year. I lived in New Mexico for the past two winters so having a real winter again was a blast!
Off to look at everyone's posted comments!
Gail says
I love your photo Kristin…in fact I have truly loved all the snowy, icy photos I linked to through here, There certainly is something very photogenic about winter. If it weren't for my camera I probably would have stayed inside a lot more too so I am very glad to have had it by me,,,pushing me out the door:)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/5356830599/in/set-72157625741156972/
http://picturingtheyear.blogspot.com/2011/01/snow-storm.html
C Blore says
This shot is one that I took during one of the many blizzards we've had here in Winnipeg, MB this year.
I think what I love about it is while it may be unremarkable to some, to me it reflects the utter chaos that was going on around it while still holding strong against the storm.
http://winnipegweddingphotographybycoral.blogspot.com/2011/02/winter-blizzard.html
Mary says
I love your winter shot! It is so expressive of the feeling you get when you stand outside and the snow is really coming down. ๐
Here in NJ, we had a major ice storm:
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/weathering-storm.html
Jess says
I've never taken so many winter images as this past year. I actually found beauty in the cold snow. We got dumped on pretty hard. Now that it's still cold and the snow is dirty and melting away, I'm searching (unsuccessfully) for buds, birds, ANYTHING. I attached my winter collection that you may have visited. Looking forward to Tracey Clarks new class for much needed inspiration.
http://jessicavescera.blogspot.com/p/january-2011-gallery.html
Karen says
I love this picture!!
Michelle says
I love your photo!!
I have taken more photos than usual this winter. Here are some of my favs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29333822@N07/5450508951/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29333822@N07/5450508833/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29333822@N07/5448759273/
Deanna says
Last fall the fog left behind the most amazing hoar frost. It was stunning although these photos do not do it justice at all.
http://anewdayadifferentway.blogspot.com/2011/02/hoar-frost.html
Shannon Jones says
We have had a cold, snowy, icy winter. I did a post on the last ice storm we got.
http://josiesspot.blogspot.com/2011/02/winter-and-ice-we-are-through.html
damiec says
I love your snow globe photos. We have had a very cold winter with little precipitation – so I haven't had much opportunity to capture the typical winter beauty shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/5278711250/
Ellen says
This year….I have been simply amazed at the striking color of cardinals….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellenmreed/5346032615/in/photostream/
They are nervous birds, and therefore, sometimes difficult to photograph in a relaxed state….
smiles…
Diane says
Since winter begins up here in October and continues on to late April or early May, I get plenty of opportunity to capture it. Hard to pick just a couple photos so I'll share a couple more recent ones with you:
Icy patterns:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27458974@N00/5428926881
Late night snowstorm:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27458974@N00/5330892459
Looking up:
http://www.dianeschuller.com/blog/2011/01/12/alberta-winter-2/
:~)
Sandee says
Plenty of opportunity to shoot falling snow here in North Idaho…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34977978@N05/5321734187/
Reen says
Not much snow here in Northern Virginia this year but, this was my favorite image so far. I love my son's enthusiasm for the slightest bit of snow…
http://einmehr.blogspot.com/2010_12_01_archive.html
s.b.Lyngo says
What a wonderful shot. It reminds me of Ezra Kears "The Snowy Day". I always ache for folks living in the cold. I feel I have little to share come winter photography time, Jamaica just isn't cold. Bless.
Sarah Jane says
I've never been able to get that snow globe feeling to work just right. Kristin, I love that shot.
I don't love the cold, but I do love the patterns that are leftover from it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/definitepossibilities/5375765640/
and the mounds of snow are fun too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/definitepossibilities/5450747381/
Misty says
There are lots of things I like about winter.
Like frosty scenery
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5368647338/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5350155874/in/photostream/
And the crisp light
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5391843956/in/photostream/
And the fun
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5322247906/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5449285017/in/photostream/
But really, I'm ready for it to be done.
WorthIt! says
Not much snow is Seattle this year – just gray and wet. So, my winter photography has focused on sunlight (typically captured from my iphone while walking the dog) when its available. Here's on of my recent favorites.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/5451446322/
Jessica says
I've had lots of practice photographing the snow this year, too. ๐ Thanks for the tip; I love "snowglobe" photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaliej54/5450249274/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaliej54/5409058653/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaliej54/5377412176/
s.b.Lyngo says
I meant to type Ezra Keats in the earlier comment. And on second thought I do have an image to share.
http://somethingblu.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/jamaican-winter-a-wish-a-touch-of-light-from-the-rock/
Brenda says
The snow and ice have been a photographers dream this winter. I like the challenge of finding something interesting to shoot in all that white and gray.
Here is a link to my "Winter Wonderland" gallery:
http://www.gottgraphicsdesign.com/ocmx_gallery/winter-wonderland/
Thanks so much for the focusing tip!
autumn sun says
i love your photo. it really does feel like a snow globe.
here in the south we don't get much snow but we did get one good one this year and while everyone else is wishing for spring i wouldn't mind another snow before winter is gone.
i try to capture the stillness and quiet and the untouched snow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/5346687674/
Dani says
So glad wintertime is almost gone! I feel bad for the poor duckies that didn't fly south! Although they didn't seem to mind.
http://www.danileighblog.com/2011/02/16/47365/
kristina says
Amazingly, even in Houston we've had a few winter days this year:
http://meadowlarkdays.blogspot.com/2011/02/icy-gardens.html
mosey says
I miss the winter back east (where I'm from originally). This one makes me shiver in the nicest way.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/a-la-mosey/5359191622/
Edith says
These were taken just before Christmas when the weather took a very snowy turn. Now that everything is very grey the snow seems a very long time ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22616983@N05/5281377476/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22616983@N05/5281378054/
snippets in thyme says
http://rileymadel.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-from-truly-beyond.html
We moved recently to southern Texas. No one in the family was very happy as we are unusually fond of winter snow. We decided to take (a huge) trip this year and chose somewhere we could see "winter". This photo is from the top of the Jungfraugh mountain range in Switzerland. It was breathtaking. We have never seen anything so beautiful.
A. Sanedrin says
Here's my snow shot taken today. I liked the texture of the tree bark in contrast with the now, and how the snow melting away left a perfect ring around the base of the tree.
http://allansanedrinphotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/snow-melt.html#comments
Heather says
Been having fun with the snow and ice.
Anticipating the melt but not looking forward to the mud.
I have more than a few snow and ice shots since the first big storm. Here's a few:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/htekmo/5412305392/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/htekmo/5350783644/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/htekmo/5413601564/
georgia says
super cool! this TOTALLY looks like a snow globe. fabulous!
well, as part of the picture winter workshop this winter, i took more photos of the outdoors than i usually do… and i enjoyed it immensely!
here are some of my favorites:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5397476414/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5374753857/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5385980688/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5367419359/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5364234182/in/photostream/
Mealybw1010 says
So thrilled to have one of my photos linked! =) Thank you for the honor!