Snow is very rare here in Co. Waterford which is in what is known as The Sunny South-East of Ireland. So, you have to bear with my childish delight when I saw that the Comeragh Mountains were white the other morning as I made my way to the beach.
There was clarity everywhere and the sea itself was rolling in like a carpet of snow.
Onwards towards the mountains and yet more contrasting colours:
The road up by Mahon Falls was a wonderland of colours that we so seldom see in combinations like this …
or this …
And way below, the Copper Coast was shimmering and calling me back down:
It’s on treasured mornings like this that my spirit flies freely over the ocean to snowy countries where many of my precious readers live.
These are spectacular!
Thanks very much. Glad you like the photos.
The excitement of seeing through your eyes, I just can’t thank you enough today!
That’s a lovely compliment. Wish I knew more about ‘today.’
Today, in fact this entire week since my appointments on Monday, have brought a significant amount of pain and I cannot get out for the little outings to which I have become accustomed. Today, when I saw those photo’s I got lost, and it was/is beautiful; they brought tranquility. I could feel the air, navigate safely and such beauty. I often wonder when people post photo’s if they are aware of how they may impact a viewer. That is what you gifted me today and I am so grateful!
Thanks very much for elaborating. I hope you’ll soon be out and about again.
No, one never knows how a photo will impact on the viewer and that’s one of the wonders of blogging, I suppose.
Lovely…
Thanks very much, Jewels. Delighted to have connected.
Ah, I miss such beautifully crisp mornings with frosting! Thanks for bringing them to me.
You’re more than welcome, Safi. Thanks for writing.
I love how the snow transforms everything. It’s magical. I’m glad you were able to enjoy some of that magic! Your photos are beautiful and I can imagine your excitement.
Yeah, it was pure magic. Only lasted a day but it was great while we had it. The country more or less ground to a halt!
You are so incredibly lucky!
I know! Jxx
It does look beautiful Jean – especially in contrast to the green grass. The beauty of a dusting of snow is always breathtaking – even more so where it seldom falls. Thank you for the pictures – they are wonderful.
Thanks Paul. I honestly expected people to laugh when they saw my version of snow. I’ve never experienced true snow like in Canada. (yet).
Great set of images Jean – really like the empty icy roads
Thanks Robin, it was heaven up there!
Beautiful images.
Thanks Elen, so glad you like them.
Yes the occasional snow, as in Ireland, can be dramatic. The hills to the south of Dublin are mesmerising when coated in snow, though it’s a nuisance for those living up that way. Similarly the Comeraghs look entirely different.
Hi Roy, thanks for writing. Dramatic is a good word to describe the familiar taking on such an unfamiliar appearance. Can’t imagine Jersey in white!
Looks gorgeous Jean. We’ve had only a few flakes of snow here so far, I’m really hoping for more.
Very pretty photos, Jean! Fresh fallen snow is indeed magical and I’m happy to know you finally got some to play with 🙂 ♥ ❤