FREEZE FRAME
Spectacular shots that showcase the beauty of winter
Fellow Canadians share spectacular shots of our country in all it’s snow-covered glory.
BEAUTY IN ISOLATION
“The combination of the ‘cold’ colours of the mountains, snow, sky and the boathouse are what caught my eye in this scene,” says John Kearsley of Calgary. “I took this photo on frozen Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park.”
FROSTY TREK
“This barn stands about a mile from my parents’ homestead near Roblin, Man.,” writes Donna Lowe of Brandon, Man. “It’s been empty for as long as I can remember, but it’s still in great condition. On a cold winter day a couple of Christmases ago, when the hoarfrost was thick, I decided to take a walk to photograph it. The wind was at my back when I trekked out to capture this shot, but it was a cold walk back home—still worth the trip, though!”
MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION
“I love this image of frost coating the trees, which I snapped in my backyard, as it shows how beautiful and intriguing even a frigidly cold winter day in Manitoba can be,” writes Krystal Drotar of Brandon, Man.
WAIT FOR ME!
“I snapped this shot of my dog Iggi and cat Dood during a snowstorm on one of our daily walks,” shares Melissa Connors of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. “There is a special connection between these two: Dood follows Iggi everywhere!”
THE VIEW FROM ABOVE
“I captured this photo on Valentine’s Day, 2018, on the shore of Kootenay Lake,” says Leone Lund of Gray Creek, B.C. “Winters can be grey out here, but when the sun comes out it’s spectacular! This is the view from our deck overlooking our neighbours’ place and Kootenay Lake itself. The lake never freezes over in winter and if you’re the hardy type, that’s when fishing can be at its best.”
A FAMILY AFFAIR
“Not long ago, thanks to a little teamwork, my husband and I, along with our two young sons, built three giant snow-people in front of my in-laws’ home,” shares Breanne Vanwart of Penhold, Alta. “No matter how old I get, rolling heavy wet snow makes me feel like a kid again. I get even more joy from watching my children explore the white blanket that keeps Canada cozy all winter long.”