The Beauty Of Winter
I took this on the way home after a Christmas Concert by the Big Rock Singers and just had to share it right away. We have had a dump of six to eight inches of heavy wet snow lasting all day, causing me to shovel several driveways several times today. However, the absolute beauty of freshly fallen snow mixed with blue Christmas lights makes up for any of the day’s toils. Hope you like it.

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LjMaxx
so pretty… Love the blue tones with the snow…
Al Bourassa replied
Hi LJ. You are up much too late, but I appreciate that first comment!
Gail Bridger
Yes absolutely gorgeous,,thank you for sharing!!
My favorite color lights too!!
Al Bourassa replied
Blue or red are always my color of choice for Christmas lights.

LjMaxx
as are you.. but… I am glad i got to see it 1st.. I love it!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Well hit the hay then, and

Daniel J. McCa...
Superb composition! Wonderful color & lighting! Excellent, Al!!!
David McLean
sensational work Al, i would love to experience a white christmas.
Al Bourassa replied
Hi David. That might involve a little travel north or south. Antarctica isn’t that far away is it?
WingsOfAngels
Absolutely GORGEOUSSSSSSS Capture!!! The lighting, clarity, perspective are all perfect!! You should add it to Snow! Glorious Snow!!
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for the tip… and

louisegreen
So gorgeous.
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Louise. It was a definite show stopper!
Lindsay Knowles
Awesome work as always Al
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks for the kudos Linds.
Rosemaree
Very pretty… love the way it glows..
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Rosemaree. I am glad it came through on the photograph.
Torfinn Johann...
Great capture Al. Looks like we gonna get some here too. About 40cm now, and more to come. -22 degrees Celsius last night.
Al Bourassa replied
We may hit -16C tonight but the overall day temeratures are certainly liveable.

Sande Elkins
Gorgeous image, Al! Beautiful composition and certainly has upped my Christmas spirits:-))
Al Bourassa replied
WooHoo, I am glad it is having a positive effect on people.
WayoftheWarrior
excellent image
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Tony. It seems to have struck a chord with many, many people.
Blair Wainman
Awesome capture, Al!!! Instant favorite!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Are you homesick yet?????

lorilee
Very pretty – nicely done!!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Lorilee. I had to clone out a stop sign, but the rest is as nature intended.
Lucindawind
its so beautiful !!! a fav
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Elaine. I’ve never had so many faves in such a short time!

BrawFoto
Beautiful image. Nice capture.
Al Bourassa replied
I am so glad you looked in today and

Kinsey Barnard
You hit the jackpot with this one. It almost looks 3D. I can touch the snow!
Al Bourassa replied
I knew it was magical when I went by the first time… Makes you homesick doesn’t it??
Jamaboop
Oh wow…...wow…...wow!!!! This is my idea of a gorgeous Christmas scene. (glad I didn’t have to help you do all that shoveling though, but I am sure just one view of something like this would make all the shoveling all worth while.) Already in my favs!! Gorgeous!!
Al Bourassa replied
This photo is getting a truckload of views. I knew it was a winner as soon as I saw it!

Vickie Emms
this is really a beautiful photo Al, and blue is my light color here too!!! Love it with the snow and all on the branches
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Vickie. This photo has been so very well received!
mgrffths
Hi Al, first time visitor to your site and all I can say is WOW!! This is an incredible snow picture!! I love the blue tones here…it really seems to give a glow to the photograph and really adds. Awesome work here and an instant favorite!!
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Mike for adding me to your watchlist and

Pat Yager
Al, this is gorgeous! Puts me in the mood for Christmas! Thanks so much for taking the time to shoot this one and then to share it with all of us! – Pat
Al Bourassa replied
I stopped in the middle of the road since there was no traffic there at 9:30 at night. I am so glad I did.

Angela Lance
OMG! This is just amazing! Absolutely gorgeous shot!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!! Perfect capture!!!! ;o)
Al Bourassa replied
I am so pleased you love it and

Marjorie Wallace
This is just fabulous! I love blue lights and with the freshly fallen white snow, this is an instant favorite. This would be perfect Christmas card for me.
Marjorie Wallace
I just had to make it into a Christmas card. No words are necessary to get the massage across.
Al Bourassa replied
You are so sweet Marjorie.

Maureen Bloesch
absolutely lovely:>))
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much Maureen and

AnaCBStudio
like a dream…magical
Al Bourassa replied
You have described it perfectly Ana. Thank you.
Jamaboop
It’s so terrific….I hope it takes you many good places!! =) I hope you sell it to a magazine or something for a huge ad!! It’s wonderful!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Oh you are making me feel so good about it Bette!
Jamaboop
You deserve it Al…it’s marvelous!!
Sean Farragher
gorgeous
Al Bourassa replied
I never get tired of your short but pithy comments Sean!
Janis Read-Wal...
oh wow this is just fabulous best one i have seen thats christmassy, love it.
Al Bourassa replied
Glad you like it and

Jerame *
gorgeous
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for peeking in today Jerame.
Braedene
Stunning capture Al. Wow! how beautiful the effect the snow has with the lights. No wonder you stopped. Love it.
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Liz. I was amazed at the number of views and favoring this shot received in so short a period of time.
Kerri Gallagher
Gotta love all that white stuff especially when it is set off so nicely with the blue lights!
Al Bourassa replied
It is just so beautiful where the snow is unspoiled. I wanted to stop in the middle of the bridge last night too!
WingsOfAngels
Most Welcome AL ;o) and
on your FEATURE!!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Teresa Zieba
Double WOW Al, absolutely fabulous. I would stop for this one too. Gorgeous effect. Instant fave.
Al Bourassa replied
Hi Teresa,

sbrown5983
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! WENT INTO MY FAVORITES.
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much for visiting and

WingsOfAngels
coffeetea
wow how nice…...! the blue the snow…. so perfect!

Al Bourassa replied
You make me smile Susan!

TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! :-))
Al Bourassa replied
I am really touched by all your favorites today.

velveteagle
The image is so beautiful.. Love the deep snow with the deep blue.. Well captured Al…
Chuck…
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Chuck for the kind comment!
Tollwut
GREAT!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you for peeking in to look at my work.
aimznabz
magical..
Al Bourassa replied
I am so happy that you like it.
LudaNayvelt
wow, FANTASTIC LIGHTS!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you Luda. I am thankful they came out so vivid in the photo.
Vickie Emms
congratulations on your feature in Snow! Glorious Snow!!
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Vickie. I appreciate the encouragement.
catnip addict ...
this is absolute genius at it’s best with a camera! i love how the moon just peeks over the trees as id trying to sneak itself into the photo. lights against snow brings a magic all it’s own. how can anyone see a picture like this and not believe in God!
Al Bourassa replied
Wow, THANK YOU for all the lovely superlatives. I still smile every time I look at this shot.
Al Bourassa replied
Oh, and a sincere

Roddy Atkinson
Almost enough to make me feel Christmasy! Great capture!
Al Bourassa replied
Almost? You are like me, we need some music and the laughter of children to make it all right.
Mia1
Wow, this is a gorgeous shot. I heard you got a dump of snow. We got a bit today.
Al Bourassa replied
You are so sweet Mia, and

TickerGirl
Lovely work.
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks TG. I really appreciate you looking in on my work today! Al
emizael
WOW! This Is Amazing!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Glad you like it Em, and

Alessandro Flo...
wonderful shot!
Al Bourassa replied
I am so glad that you like this one!
whisperjo
This is soo beautiful Al!
Al Bourassa
Thank you AnneMarie. I got really lucky on this one.
Krys Bailey
This is spectacular, Al! Well done! Makes a fantastic and unusual Christmas card!
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate the kind words Krys and

Geoffrey
Great image, love the colour, nicely capture
Al Bourassa
Thank you Geoffrey, I appreciate the comments. Love your work too.
Meeli Sonn
It is great to know you. I just read the interview with you. And then went to see what you are doing. It seemed for me the best photo for this season. Thank you for it very much. Inst.favourite.
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate that you took the time to read that huge interview and

Yool
Exellent beauty!!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Dank U wel Yool for lovely comment.
Catherine Veal
I see what you ment by this shot Al it’s beautiful.
Al Bourassa replied
It is really gratifying that so many people love this shot, especially at this great time of year. Thank you Catherine!
Sean Jansen
Awesome job, reaalithe blue ih this. I think it wold be perfect in the group “mood and ambiece’
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Sean, I’ll have to check it out!
Pamela Jayne S...
wow! stunning shot absolutely love the colours and contrasts!
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for the sweet comment Pamela and

Kim Davitt
This looks fabulous
well done
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Kim. i am so glad it is so well received.
eelsblueEllen
Wonderful!!
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate that Ellen and

Maria Moro
congratulations on the feature,, nicely done
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment Maria. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
carpenter777
perfect
Al Bourassa replied
Well thank you for the great compliment! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Al Bourassa replied
Richard Veal
Beautiful capture Al.
Love the colours.
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Richard. Nice to hear from you again.
Richard Veal
Its been a long time Al.
I accidentally deleted my old account one night, and had to start again.
Hope you are keeping well…
J.K. York
sweet, just a perfect representation of the Holidays. send this one out as cards next year my friend. bravo.
Al Bourassa replied
James, Always appreciate your expert input and

Al
LoreLeft27
ooh this is going into my favorites
Al Bourassa replied
Glad you like it and

Janson
Nice work, love the colours :)
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Jeff. I was hoping the brilliance of the lights would come through and, luckily, they did.
Tony4th
however you did this this is gorgous
Al Bourassa replied
I wish it was a secret, but it was really just get the proper angle, set the camera, point and shoot.
Tony4th
this is still one of my favorites
Brendan Schoon
Wonderful composition and lighting!! Great work.
Brendan
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate you looking in on my work Brendan. Thanks.
Tiffany Vest
Absolutely stunning. Great Job
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for the compliment and

Vickie Emms
on your placement in The Fabulous Prairies Challenge, Al
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate all your help Vickie!
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for the feature!!

Isa Rodriguez
so beautiful ! congratulations on your feature..
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate the kudos Isa. Thanks.
mnkreations
This is just beautiful! I love blue lights esp. under the snow. It has such a beautiful glow. Congrats on placing in the challenge!
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate the time you have taken to comment. Thanks.
Al
Kerri Gallagher
Congrats on your top ten placing in the challenge well done Al!!
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate you noticing that and taking the time to comment!
Larry Trupp
MY CONGRATS on your FEATURE, and TOP TEN in the Challenge
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks Larry. Love your graphic!
linda858100
awesome
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you dear lady once again!
Gregory Ewanowich
This night capture is just amazing and so pretty with the blue of the lights! Looks a lot like the snow fall we’ve had here this winter. Awesome work Al.
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you Gregory for the kind words and

Jellybean720
This is just Beautiful. Great Capture :))
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much for looking in on my work QQ
gwensgems668
LOVE IT!!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Love your smile Gwen.

Cheers,
Al
Bradley Old
Fantastic photo, love everything about it
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate the wonderful compliment and

Cheers, Al
Nanagahma
This is so pretty. Newly fallen snow is always so beautiful to see and especially when Christmas lights are underneath it! Gorgeous, Great shot.
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate you looking in on my work today.
Cheers, Al
Lyn Higgs
Amazing capture – fantastic ; D
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks for the lovely comment!
Vulcan Spark S...
this is amazing
Al Bourassa replied
I am so happy you like it and

Cheers, Al
Th3rd World O...
nice work
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate you looking in today and

Cheers, Al
KreativeKapture
Oh MY. I really don’t know if I can find the words good enough for this photo.
I’m speechless.
Al Bourassa replied
You are so very sweet.

Cheers, Al
maremarie
I thought I didn’t like those blue (energy saving?) lamps, but in this picture here…. the effect is wonderful. Very pretty! :-)
Al Bourassa replied
I’m glad you like this and

Cheers, Al
reneh
OMG….I know spring is in full spin already …but I love it …Strait to my fav !!!!
Al Bourassa replied
Our spring still includes snow,lol.

Cheers, Al
PhotosByG
Hi Al. A Garden somewhere …. is looking for photos of this quality and calibre if you are interested in submitting this photo and any other photos you may have with a garden design theme.
Cheers, Graham.
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks for the heads-up. I have done as you have asked.
Cheers, Al
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A Garden somewhere …..”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work I am looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and I hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.
Al Bourassa replied
Cheers, Al
Linda Gregory
I absolutely love this photo!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much for the very sweet comment. Glad you like it.
connieinwi
Gorgeous….
Al Bourassa replied
Cheers, Al
eelsblueEllen
Al, I really love this shot, the down low perspective is really seeing under the snow and it looks amazing! Great entry in senses challenge, good luck!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much for the very kind comment!
Nikki Farrow
brilliant!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you Nikki. I am really happy with this shot.
Monika Howarth
WOW,superb!!!
Al Bourassa
Cheers, Al
Connor Morrell
such a brilliant shot! snow always makes things look so much better.
Al Bourassa replied
Cheers, Al
Holly Werner
Love this.
Al Bourassa replied
I am so happy that you like this work Holly.
Adrian Kent
Mesmerising! A great reward for a hard day on the shovel!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much Adrian. Yes, we did a ton of shovelling those days.
Sally P Moore
Al Bourassa replied
I really appreciate this!

Cheers, Al
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your well deserved feature in
Alphabet Soup
Sheila
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate this very much ladies!

Cheers, Al
Kelly d
Beautiful
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks again for your lovely comments.
Marie Sharp
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks for this great honour Marie!
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your TOP TEN winner in
Alphabet Soup
Sheila
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you so much for this lovely comment, and to the group!
Al Bourassa
THANK YOU so much to MARILYN BALDEY for purchasing a card of this work.
Antanas
beautiful work
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I really appreciate this. Thanks.
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Cheers, Al
Lyn Evans
Awwwww Al…this is sooooooo very stunning. I want snow now. It makes me feel sooooo Christmassy. Fabulous image :-))))
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I really appreciate this. Thanks.
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Al Bourassa replied
Oh and

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vadim19
Beautiful capture!
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I really appreciate this. Thanks.
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Mike Oxley
Colin here this is an amazing shot, Al!!
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I really appreciate this. Thanks.
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Luca Renoldi 29 days ago
sensational winter image Al!
Al Bourassa replied 29 days ago
Many thanks Luca. Glad you like it.
starikarp 25 days ago
beautiful work!
Al Bourassa replied 25 days ago
Thank you so much. Glad you like it!
dove99 15 days ago
Congratulations on winning the “Holly-Daze” challenge!! It was my favorite too. Beautiful.
Scott d'Almeida 14 days ago
outstanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Al Bourassa replied 14 days ago
Thank you my friend!
Jayne Logan 14 days ago
Oh do I love this!! What a lovely comp
Al Bourassa replied 14 days ago
You are very sweet Jayne, and

Cheers, Al
parmi 14 days ago
Wow, this is amazing, so unique and well taken mate. Awesome shot!!
Al Bourassa replied 14 days ago
You are very kind to say so, and

Cheers, Al
Paul Lindenberg 14 days ago
It’s a fine image. And a worthy candidate, and winner, of the challenge
Al Bourassa replied 12 days ago
Thanks so much Paul!
MsTique 14 days ago
OOOOOH!! HOW did you get this FABULOUS, magic LIGHT??!! SPECTACULAR! A fave for me as well! It glitters! It sparkles! How astounding! By the way, thanks for the closer of Victor: hard to tell what he really looked like with the helmet and all, maybe I will look him up and there will be a clear image of his face. I appreciate the thought and effort! (That’s if I can ever get out of Photoshop! LOL)
Al Bourassa replied 12 days ago
You are very kind, and

Cheers, Al