I like big beautiful winter scenes as much as anyone. In Oregon you can find winter just by driving up to Mt. Hood. This picture wasn’t taken in winter, however, it was taken in mid-May. If you take the Palmer Lift to the top you can ski a trail that drops 4540 feet, the longest vertical run in the United States. But, you can’t actually do that in the winter because of heavy snow (400+ inches) and strong winds. In winter only the lower runs are open.
In my 25 years in Portland, Oregon, I enjoyed many trips to Mount Hood. They were for cross-country skiing so Mr. Palmer’s lift was never really a concern. On my return to the Midwest, I had to adjust to flatter terrain. Having grown up in Wisconsin, that was not too difficult. (Sorry Rib “Mountain” and Cascade “Mountain.”)
Though I still appreciate and photograph beautiful winter landscapes, I’ve found that I also enjoy other winter scenes — smaller, more intimate scenes. So, with the recent storm turning my thoughts to snow, I dug through my old photos to find some of these smaller scenes. I hope you will enjoy these images without having to read too much of my usual rambling text.
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For some reason I’m always attracted to fresh snow enhancing the beauty of nature.
But, of course, the falling snow rests on everything it can reach.
And, of course, just like Bing Crosby, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!
