Over the past couple of weeks my camera has travelled everywhere with me. I’ve invested in some new equipment and I’ve been snapping everywhere I’ve visited from rural Scotland to Central London. The images I am sharing in this post were taken on Boxing Day when we were in Scotland visiting my wife’s family.
My daughters, Helen and Izzy, had been hoping for a white Christmas. I’d explained to them repeatedly that this was unlikely to happen and, sure enough, Christmas Day came and went without any snow whatsoever.
Boxing Day, however, was a different story as snow had fallen quite heavily overnight. I was so glad I had my camera with me as I was able to take these images of the Lanarkshire countryside.
The image above shows Helen preparing to throw a snowball across a large, frozen puddle. I’ve increased the whites and reduced the vibrancy while editing. I like the tunnel effect of the path and the reflections of the snow in the puddle, plus the fact Helen’s coat and clothes provide a little contrast.
The image below shows a horse in a field with the Campsie Hills in the background. You can just about see the Campsies through the mist if you squint!
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41 thoughts on “Almost a white Christmas”
Hi John, it is fun testing out new camera equipment. Your first photo looks like a scene out of Narnia, I love the tunnel effect and the snowy branches. Having a camera around your neck must be a good way to avoid getting snowballed?
xx
Alas no, I was still a target, even with the camera around my neck! Love the Narnia comment!
Looks like you are enjoying your new camera equipment. Fab shots we didn’t see any snow the girls were a little disappointed. #mysundayphoto
Still time for a bit of snow yet Nigel. Although in truth you may not want any.
Fantastic photos! I bet the girls were so pleased with the snow. We woke up to snow on 27th December after it started snowing late on Boxing Day. It wasn’t as lovely and thick as this though.
Oh they were delighted to see some snow and to play in it. I had to go and buy them gloves especially. Glad you got some too!
Beautiful images, the top one looks like a film set. Freya really wants some snow but we’ve not had any here. #MySundayPhoto
I see what you mean, it does look a little like a film set doesn’t it? Who knows, maybe you will get snow at some point.
lovely photos, I’d love to experience a white Christmas #mysundayphoto
Don’t think I have ever experienced a white Christmas. The Boxing Day was good enough though.
The horse shot is cracking mate. Did you use your new 70-300?
That was indeed taken using the 70-300mm lens. It was the mist in the background that made the shot for me.
Lucky you to have new equipment and snow to play with.
Yes, I suppose you could say that was quite a combination.
Happy New Year
It looks like a Winter’s paradise. What new equipment did you get?
Thank you for linking up
Too much new equipment to list here I’m afraid Darren! In fact I have more arriving tomorrow. It was amazingly photogenic up there.
You have captured the beauty and magic that snow brings brilliantly. Lovely shots! It looks very very cold but beautiful. #mysundayphoto
It was a bit on the cold side, yes. As you can see though, it also looked amazing.
How thick is that snow?! Lovely snowy scenes. #MySundayPhoto
Ooo, probably about 15cm. it wasn’t too deep and the roads were certainly still operating. The rural areas looked magical, as you can see.
I love the reflections in that first shot, very magical #MySundayPhoto
Those reflections are something special. Thanks for commenting.
Stunning photos, Scotland really dies look like the most beautiful place in the snow.
First time I’d seen it like this and I quite agree, it did look amazing.
That is an awesome photo. Well done on trying it out and what a beautiful sight in the snow. It makes everything silent and magical x
It does look very magical doesn’t it? That’s Scotland at winter time for you.
What beautiful snowy scenes. We were hoping for snow but it didn’t lay. Hmmf!
Didn’t really get any at home if that makes you feel any better Kim. It was all up in Scotland, although that did mean I got to take these pictures.
It must be quite a drive for you to pop up to scotland and you do it so much (I’m very envious 🙂 I’m hoping to go to Cairngorms this year!). Those pictures are so beautiful, especially the Lanarkshire lake one.
Oh it’s a long drive. About six hours. I thought the pics stood out, they’re getting a great response which is awesome.
I think our snow came the day after yours. I think it’s nicer to have it afterwards (after family have gone home). A few years ago, my mum and brother struggled to get to us for Christmas day because of the snow. It took about an hour for my brother to go 3 miles to get my mum and then 7 miles to us.
My parents had a lot of snow in the Cotswolds, not too far from you. In fact, i that they had m ore than fell in Scotland.
Fab photos love, I try to never leave the house without mine and yay for snow over the Christmas break – you captured a winter wonderland perfectly #MySundayPhoto
I often leave the house with a camera but my trick can be to leave the memory card at home! Done that more than once. Glad you liked the picture.
We missed the snow as we kept dodging it the further south we went. Love the wintery shots and lucky you had your camera with you! Popping over from #MySundayPhoto
Thanks for visiting and shame you missed the snow. Then again, we were north of the border.
I love the snow (when I don’t have to work) lovely photos
Oh yes, snow and getting to work do not mix!
Wow what a winter wonderland. Svc now really is so beautiful. Hard to photograph but you’ve done a brilliant job. Happy New Year!
Thanks Paul. Oddly, it was very simple to shoot. I wasn’t sure what the results would be like but it went swimmingly.
Love the first photo with the snowy branches and the frozen puddle. I thought it was a stream at first! How lovely to have snow on Boxing Day. Not quite as good as a white Christmas but close enough 🙂