The Solstice and Our Winter Wonderland

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December the 21st, the Solstice, with our longest night then the light begins to return. This brings a sense of relief to me as I feel I made it thru the darkest time!

It also signifies the start of the winter season. Actually winter came for us back with the November full moon which bought a massive snow dump and drop of temperatures.

Close Up of Full Moon Showing Details on the Surface

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Moon Light Gives a Wonderful Effect on Clouds Moving In

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Moonlight on the Sparkling Snow

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This last full moon, known as the cold moon (and cold it was as our temperatures dropped into the -30 Celsius range) was the longest full moon of the year being so close to the winter solstice date it was out for over 15 hours. I caught some good pictures just as it was setting behind the pine trees.

Glowing Full Moon Behind Snowy Pine Branches

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Bright Full Moon Highlights Snow Crystals on Branches

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Last of the Full Moon Setting Behind the Snowy Pines

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And now onto our winter wonderland! Winters are cold here but they sure can be beautiful!

The image below is of our house surrounded by snow covered trees.

Snowy Scene Around Our Yard

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Our well house looks like a cabin in the snowy woods. We used straw bale construction for our well house and have a heat light running under the cover of the well to keep it from freezing.

Well House Among the Snow Covered Trees

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Bruno our German Shepard dog doesn't mind the snow and loves to go for a run-a-bout down the lane. Here he spied something in the bush.

Bruno Checking Something Out in the Snow Covered Bush

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Another View Down Our Snow covered Lane

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One Last View of the Snow Covered Spruce Trees

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Season Greetings to all and I hope those who will not be having a white Christmas that you enjoyed this little view of ours!

This is my #WednesdayWalk hosted by tattoodjay@tattoodjay go check out his latest post here. He collaborates with elizacheng@elizacheng and her #MakeMeSmile initiative see her latest post here

The photos were taken with my Canon PowerShot SX60 HS.

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