Wednesday, December 15, 2010

WINTER WONDERS

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A few days after the big snowstorms we had, the weather got a little calmer. Although the temperatures were well under 0° C (32° F) the sun came out and we found ourselves immersed in it's wonderful rays. The sky was duck blue, the sun shining bright and the snow was scintillating -I must say that, lately, we have been very lucky to enjoy many splendid winter sunsets...

Then, a week ago, the weather changed radically. The thermometer rose (12° C/54° F), the foehn (a warm wind from the West) started blowing and unfortunately it started raining buckets. Within one day we switched from polar to Mediterranean temperatures. No need to tell you that all the snow melted away in no time.

Now, the landscapes have lost their coat of white. Anyw
ay, it seems that we will get more snow this week as it's going to get a lot colder. Anyway, while waiting for the next snowfall, I still have many pictures to share with you, so I hope they'll give you much pleasure...

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On another note, I just wanted to let you know that:

. My article, pictures and "Chocolate Delight" have been featured in G2Kitchen's "Holiday Special". You'll learn some things on myself and will discover what Xmas represents for me.

. I have also taken part in Love Feast Table's "Cookie Exchange" by submitting my English "Coffee Kisses" recipe, a few photos and writing an article (regarding one special christmas holiday I spent in England).

. And least, but not last, you'll also find me talking about my Yule-tide and New Year feasts in an article on the French Larousse Cuisine site (in French only, but use Google Translate to read it in your own language).

I hope you'll enjoy my work!

Snow Veyrier 16.2 bis

Snow Veyrier 15.3 bis

49 comments:

  1. Rien à faire... La neige et les chalets cela va bien ensemble !!! Merci Rosa ! Bises !

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  2. Loved all your images and congratulations for all your achievements!! Sounds great!!

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  3. Superbe! Tu me ferais presque aimer le froid! Mais c'est vrai que dans ces paysages-là, c'est vraiment plus beau qu'en ville!

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  4. You always take such beautiful photographs! I love looking at them. We've been about 16°F below normal temps for us this time of year. It is cold at night near freezing, but we don't get any snow here in Florida. We should be in the 70s on Thursday.

    I love seeing the snow pictures!

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  5. C'est magnifique Rosa!!! Tes photos sont sublimes!!! C'est très beau dans ton petit coin de pays :)

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  6. Superbes paysages, mais cette année, c'est lassant, voilà trois semaines qu'il neige, je n'avais jamais vu cela aussi tôt dans la saison !
    Bisous

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  7. The second picture looks like a postcard.Your photos of nature are like collectibles..The second one I ll print and put on my desk.No snow in Vegas though its cold..I dont know whether to be happy or sad about it :)

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  8. Vivant dans un pays de neige, j'en ai plus que marre des problèmes que cette dernière cause. Et malgré ça, tes photos me font jubiler en voyant les décors et ces compositions! Bravo à toi; ce n'est pas une mince tâche que de me faire baver devant des images enneigées!

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  9. De magnifiques photos. Félicitations pour tout.

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  10. Your pictures are so beautiful. It makes me a little jealous, I wish we had more snow right now. We had a light snow that is already gone...

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  11. It's so funny seeing these snow scenes when it is so hot here! :P

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  12. Hi Rosa
    Congratulations, your work is really special.
    Bravo ♥

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  13. These are just stunning photos, Rosa! Thank you for making me feel the winter chill even here in sunny Southern California.

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  14. Congrats for your article chocolate delight has been featured! I can't believe all these snow and you aren’t in winter yet.

    All the best,

    Gera

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  15. Beautiful shades of blue with the snow!

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  16. Rosa!!! I read the article on coffee kisses and your birthday falls on Xmas day? :) You are so talented and what a lovely childhood memory although I must say yes when I was little, no christmas parties and gatherings and we do get envious of other households.

    Still, I hope you have great time and for sharing all these lovely winter photos too.

    I have visited Stratford and I love it :D

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  17. Kudos to you Rosa, I am so happy for happy for you.

    Your photographs are magical :)

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  18. What love pictures of winter! Although I know it's very cold out there, I wish I can be in this winter wonderland!

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  19. Congrats on you work getting published. I love your beautiful pictures and posts! Have a wonderful holiday season Rosa!

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  20. Your pictures are absolutely breathtaking..stunning captures!

    US Masala

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  21. lovely pictures simply beautiful thanks for sharing

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  22. Beautiful photography, congratulations!

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  23. Wow !!! Amazing photos (I love the 3rd one!!) and excellent profile in Larousse Cuisine!! Great job Rosa,
    I'm happy for you !!!

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  24. Thanks for your nice pictures.

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  25. Rosa, again those photos are absolutely breath taking. They're really gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us. Hope you're having a great day.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  26. Beautiful, Rosa! And congratulations on all all the articles!

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  27. i usually despise everything about winter, but even i must confess that these are lovely images. :)

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  28. Such lovely winter photos, Rosa! Congrats on your articles!

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  29. Congratulations Rosa. Well deserved accomplishments indeed. Lovely photos of winter.
    Sam

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  30. J'adore tes photos, des paysages enneigées en plus, c'est magique :-)
    Merci pour ce beau partage, bises

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  31. Seriously Rosa, only You can make winter this wonderful and inviting.

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  32. Positively WONDROUS, Rosa! :-) I love these pictures so much and am thrilled to bits that you are being recognized for your amazing talent. :-)

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  33. Beautiful photos Rosa! And congrats on all your accolades - so well deserved!

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  34. Congratulations, Rosa!
    Beautiful winter photos too. Keep them coming!

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  35. Gorgeous pictures Rosa and loving the beautiful shades of blue ...i have been trying take winter pictures in Finland but its -20 and my fingers are dead i have no chance :( and congrats on the accolades ....great to connect with your blog :)

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  36. How great that your talent is being recognized in so many different places Rosa...you deserve it.

    About going to read the articles...I'll be honest about not being able to do it this week for sure. With all the overwhelming schedule's I'm handling right now...I will postpone reading your articles during a little time off in the next few weeks. I'd like to give it the attention it deserves...and of course, how lucky am I to be able to read Italian?

    Congrats on your endeavours and thank you for those gorgeous winter captures you continue to spoil us with;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  37. Really gorgeous pictures Rosa!

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  38. beautiful pictures, a winter wonderland indeed!!!

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  39. Your pictures are beautiful! They make me feel I could enjoy the snow...
    Great articles, too: it is always interesting to learn a little more about the creative person behind a blog. Really enjoyed reading the coffee kisses :-)

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  40. This winter wonders post has left me all giddy. Breathtaking girl! XO congrats on all the great press

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  41. Gorgeous photos as always, makes me wish for snow :)

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  42. tes photos sont superbes
    tout parrait si calme dès que la neige est là...
    chez moi il y en a beaucoup aussi,
    pas toujours simple pour circuler...alors on s'occupe, on prépare les fêtes...
    bon dimanche
    val

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