After a short thaw, the snow disappeared. After only a few days, the real winter came back. Every day there was more snow and it was getting colder. Today, ie January 10 in the morning it was even -15 degrees. I went skiing in the late afternoon. I met another skier on the way and two people on a winter walk. It was very pleasant in clear weather and at -10 degrees Celsius. Let this weather stay here for longer. I took photos of my smartphone, of course, because it's difficult to have a DSLR with you on skis.

a trip to the river on a frosty morning

A wave of frost came to us at the end of winter and as it turned out across Europe. The low amount of snow and the wind intensify the feeling of coolness, especially when the entire winter was so mild. I do not like that aura. Nothing changes, and the sky is almost completely blue. Such conditions for the photographer are not attractive, but you always have to try something. Here are my last photos.

new return of winter

After the last thaw, when the snow completely melted, we are back winter again. First, some snow fell, then came the frost and further slight snowfall. It is not known how long this state will last. It is the month of February and the days are getting longer and the sun is shining higher and higher.The village of Podlasie is becoming depopulated. Almost the same pensioners live in the countryside. There are few farms that are growing. The rural view is nostalgic, a little sad, but the least changed.Winter in February is always more cheerful. Here are some photos from my surroundings.

Podlasie village in a winter robe

The view of the Podlasie village in the winter season evokes nostalgic memories of my childhood. As I remember, I spent a lot of time outside. I rode my ice on homemade sledges and skating on ice. As soon as the snow fell, we played snowballs, sledged down the hill, and then went skiing on our own. Often, I returned home in the dark. As much as I could, I also helped at home felling trees in the forest for firewood. 60 years ago, winters were regularly with snow and frost. Here are some pictures of the winter village.

and we have winter

And we have real winter with snow and frost. It started with snowfall on January 18 in the evening. It is true that the snow is not too much, but in the woods skiing is very good to walk. The last days are getting colder. The sun shines from time to time and beautiful frost appeared on the trees. I usually visit almost the same places to photograph. Here are the first pictures of the walk on a sunny day.

and this is the second snow this winter

Winter is capricious this year. The first snow fell and soon it was melting. Next autumn days, wet and very cloudy. Here is the second snow and also very wet. The positive temperature is slowly melting. Hence misty and gray. Here are some photos from a trip to the forest. Few tracks of animals have been noticed.

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short trip just before sunset

The weather is unchanged. Positive temperature, no snow. The view was pretty bleak. However, I try to show some colors of autumn winter in this situation.