Until 7 March we had winter weather. There was snow and frost, and you could even go skiing at the edge of the forest. Returning from the last winter trip, we stopped at the sight of a beautiful sky after sunset. There is silence here in the countryside at this time, and people are preparing for supper. When the snow comes down, everything will be gray around it, and still far away to the spring greenery.
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.
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.
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.
