The Beauty Of Winter

Al Bourassa

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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The Beauty Of Winter by Al Bourassa
The Beauty Of Winter by Al Bourassa
  • LjMaxx

    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

    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

    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. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Superb composition! Wonderful color & lighting! Excellent, Al!!!

  • David  McLean

    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

    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

    louisegreen

    So gorgeous.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Louise. It was a definite show stopper!

  • Lindsay Knowles

    Lindsay Knowles

    Awesome work as always Al

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Many thanks for the kudos Linds.

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Very pretty… love the way it glows..

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Rosemaree. I am glad it came through on the photograph.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    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

    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

    WayoftheWarrior

    excellent image

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Tony. It seems to have struck a chord with many, many people.

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Awesome capture, Al!!! Instant favorite!!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Are you homesick yet?????

  • lorilee

    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

    Lucindawind

    its so beautiful !!! a fav

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Elaine. I’ve never had so many faves in such a short time!

  • BrawFoto

    BrawFoto

    Beautiful image. Nice capture.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am so glad you looked in today and

  • Kinsey Barnard

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Maureen Bloesch

    absolutely lovely:>))

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you so much Maureen and

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    like a dream…magical

  • Al Bourassa replied

    You have described it perfectly Ana. Thank you.

  • Jamaboop

    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

    Jamaboop

    You deserve it Al…it’s marvelous!!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    gorgeous

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I never get tired of your short but pithy comments Sean!

  • Janis Read-Walters

    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    *

    Jerame *

    gorgeous

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks for peeking in today Jerame.

  • Braedene

    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

    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

    WingsOfAngels

    Most Welcome AL ;o) and on your FEATURE!!!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Double WOW Al, absolutely fabulous. I would stop for this one too. Gorgeous effect. Instant fave.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Hi Teresa,

  • sbrown5983

    sbrown5983

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! WENT INTO MY FAVORITES.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you so much for visiting and

  • WingsOfAngels

    WingsOfAngels

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

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

  • Al Bourassa replied

    You make me smile Susan!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!! :-))

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am really touched by all your favorites today.

  • velveteagle

    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

    Tollwut

    GREAT!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you for peeking in to look at my work.

  • aimznabz

    aimznabz

    magical..

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am so happy that you like it.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wow, FANTASTIC LIGHTS!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you Luda. I am thankful they came out so vivid in the photo.

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    congratulations on your feature in Snow! Glorious Snow!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Vickie. I appreciate the encouragement.

  • catnip addict manor

    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

    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

    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

    TickerGirl

    Lovely work.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks TG. I really appreciate you looking in on my work today! Al

  • emizael

    emizael

    WOW! This Is Amazing!!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Glad you like it Em, and

  • Alessandro Florelli

    Alessandro Flo...

    wonderful shot!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am so glad that you like this one!

  • whisperjo

    whisperjo

    This is soo beautiful Al!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Thank you AnneMarie. I got really lucky on this one.

  • Krys Bailey

    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

    Geoffrey

    Great image, love the colour, nicely capture

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Thank you Geoffrey, I appreciate the comments. Love your work too.

  • Meeli Sonn

    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

    Yool

    Exellent beauty!!!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Dank U wel Yool for lovely comment.

  • Catherine Veal

    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

    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 Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    wow! stunning shot absolutely love the colours and contrasts!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks for the sweet comment Pamela and

  • Kim Davitt

    Kim Davitt

    This looks fabulous

    well done

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Kim. i am so glad it is so well received.

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Wonderful!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I appreciate that Ellen and

  • Maria  Moro

    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

    carpenter777

    perfect

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Well thank you for the great compliment! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  • Al Bourassa replied

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture Al.
    Love the colours.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Many thanks Richard. Nice to hear from you again.

  • Richard Veal

    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

    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

    LoreLeft27

    ooh this is going into my favorites

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Glad you like it and

  • Janson

    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

    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

    Tony4th

    this is still one of my favorites

  • Brendan Schoon

    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

    Tiffany Vest

    Absolutely stunning. Great Job

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks for the compliment and

  • Vickie Emms

    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

    Isa Rodriguez

    so beautiful ! congratulations on your feature..

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate the kudos Isa. Thanks.

  • mnkreations

    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

    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

    Larry Trupp

    MY CONGRATS on your FEATURE, and TOP TEN in the Challenge

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thanks Larry. Love your graphic!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    awesome

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you dear lady once again!

  • Gregory Ewanowich

    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

    Jellybean720

    This is just Beautiful. Great Capture :))

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you so much for looking in on my work QQ

  • gwensgems668

    gwensgems668

    LOVE IT!!!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Love your smile Gwen.

    Cheers,
    Al

  • Bradley Old

    Bradley Old

    Fantastic photo, love everything about it

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I appreciate the wonderful compliment and

    Cheers, Al

  • Nanagahma

    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

    Lyn Higgs

    Amazing capture – fantastic ; D

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Many thanks for the lovely comment!

  • Vulcan Spark Studios

    Vulcan Spark S...

    this is amazing

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am so happy you like it and

    Cheers, Al

  • Th3rd World  Order

    Th3rd World O...

    nice work

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate you looking in today and

    Cheers, Al

  • KreativeKapture

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Linda Gregory

    I absolutely love this photo!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you so much for the very sweet comment. Glad you like it.

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    Gorgeous….

  • Al Bourassa replied


    Cheers, Al

  • eelsblueEllen

    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

    Nikki Farrow

    brilliant!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Thank you Nikki. I am really happy with this shot.

  • Monika Howarth

    Monika Howarth

    WOW,superb!!!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa


    Cheers, Al

  • Connor Morrell

    Connor Morrell

    such a brilliant shot! snow always makes things look so much better.

  • Al Bourassa replied


    Cheers, Al

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Love this.

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I am so happy that you like this work Holly.

  • Adrian Kent

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Al Bourassa

    THANK YOU so much to MARILYN BALDEY for purchasing a card of this work.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    beautiful work

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate this. Thanks.
    Please join me at my new site
    ABPhotoArt
    Cheers, Al

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Awwwww Al…this is sooooooo very stunning. I want snow now. It makes me feel sooooo Christmassy. Fabulous image :-))))

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate this. Thanks.
    Please join me at my new site
    ABPhotoArt
    Cheers, Al

  • Al Bourassa replied

    Oh and

    Cheers, Al

  • vadim19

    vadim19

    Beautiful capture!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate this. Thanks.
    Please join me at my new site
    ABPhotoArt
    Cheers, Al

  • Mike Oxley

    Mike Oxley

    Colin here this is an amazing shot, Al!!

  • Al Bourassa replied

    I really appreciate this. Thanks.
    Please join me at my new site
    ABPhotoArt
    Cheers, Al

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi 29 days ago

    sensational winter image Al!

  • Al Bourassa replied 29 days ago

    Many thanks Luca. Glad you like it.

  • starikarp

    starikarp 25 days ago

    beautiful work!

  • Al Bourassa replied 25 days ago

    Thank you so much. Glad you like it!

  • dove99

    dove99 15 days ago

    Congratulations on winning the “Holly-Daze” challenge!! It was my favorite too. Beautiful.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida 14 days ago

    outstanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Al Bourassa replied 14 days ago

    Thank you my friend!

  • Jayne Logan

    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

    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

    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

    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

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