Winter Wonderland

I know, most of you may be impressed about the bicycle use, but it´s normal here in Finland to use it even on snowy days. Most people want to exercise and enjoy fresh air, and of course it´s a way to preserve the environment. Usually the municipalities take care of pedestrian roads, so people trust that they can go to work or anywhere else by bike.

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Vince Alongi says:

Marvellous winter shot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

FROM THE SAME SERIES

thank you Vince! Today I got very inspired, there was a lot of snow everywhere.. so nice! The real winter has just arrived to Finland, and everybody is happy to see so much snow.. and light of course! I was so tired of the darkness.. missed this white a lot.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Roomeri [deleted] says:

Perfect - well seen and composed.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

hedgiecc says:

Just fantastic!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mun kuvia says:

Oh yes, what a day for a photographer today! You've got some fine winter wonderland shots! This one is particularly nice as the color red emphasizes all the whiteness very well.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

gusuval says:

Muy bonita y refrescante, en un dia de calor en Uruguay.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

TheLizardQueen says:

Awesome shot!! I just love the red house and the lady in her red coat... they really jump out of all that white... wonderful ;0)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Bogaugon says:

Preciosa Juan, y para mí tan extraño que ésto sea ahora, hoy tuvimos 39ºC, casi nos morimos. Como decimos aquí, fresquito para camiseta calada, para Ustedes se entiende.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

Thanks Roomeri, Eddie, mun kuvia, Gustavo, lizardqueen, Anita&Greg and Gustavo for your very kind comments!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

MagdusMHaedo says:

Hermosa imagen! bien helado. Estaría bueno dar una vuelta para refrescarnos.
Acá anteayer y ayer fueron días de infierno!!! Tal como dijo Gustavo 39ºC!!!!

Aparte de eso... es la mejor combinación que he visto: el rojo (de las casas, el saco de este tipo) y la blancura de la nieve. Tremenda captura Juan!

Y subilo al grupo Fotografos Uruguayos!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin @ Oulu says:

Buenisima, Juan... Me encantan los colores... parece que hubieras pintado el rojo sobre una foto B&N.
Realmente muy linda :)

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Libertinus says:

pa, que buena
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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VOTADA PARA: "LO MEJOR DE LA SEMANA 06/07"

Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Clo ] ☼ says:

E N C A N T A D O R A ..... realmente muy linda tu foto.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

MagdusMHaedo says:

me ganaron de la mano..!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanneg. (away for a while) says:

Fabulous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

KerryHalasz (PhotoGirl58) says:

I saw this on explore! Beautiful winter image.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Polifemus says:

La metiste en el explore! No es para menos...

Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

Thank you all!!

Gracias Martin, Isy´s y Magdus por el voto!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

plume says:

Wonderful picture !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

siresim says:

I like so much this redon white! A fave to me!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

milkmaid1979 says:

Oh that is a fabulous picture!! Worthy of a frame somewhere...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

islanddreams132 says:

luv the red against the snow.wonderful capture.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

§hifa zéñ says:

that's perfect !!
wonderful !!
e x c e l l e n t !!!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

saxcubano says:

Love it! :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

wonderful wonderful wonderful ... what beautiful textures in white!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

aremac says:

great winter scene and something special with the red spots

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

beagle34 says:

Excelente foto!!!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

La Route says:

Beautiful winter shot

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Gúnna says:

Stunningly beautiful

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel Aguilar says:

Magnífico el contraste del rojo sobre la nieve.

Y me sorprende el que alguien salga a montar en bici con esa nevada...

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

adropp says:

Fantastic, its a fav
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

newlight2 says:

Beautiful!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Yolande... says:

Wow, wow, wow! (seen in Explore)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Henri Bonell says:

Great shot. I like it! Fav!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

B@ni says:

very beautiful...
white and red...
beautiful...!!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Livsafe says:

It is the quintissential postcard--serene, beautiful and relaxing.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

paul_janaway says:

Would make a great postcard :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Kera Robson says:

Oh my gosh! Fantastic!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

f0rbe5 says:

Superb. Can I suggest that you post this in www.flickr.com/groups/theredmakesit/ where it would sit very well?? In the meantime,
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabbing Gaby [deleted] says:

How pretty! The both red coat and the red house really stand out. Very pretty!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

prajuvikas says:

the colours are absolutely awesome!!! brilliantly composed photo!! well done!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Polifemus says:

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Obvio.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

KarensJilly says:

Beautiful, just stunning!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

life exposed says:

This photo is SO good, it almost makes me like winter... almost.

Seriously, though - it's really, really beautiful. Nicely done.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

VickieRans says:

Off and on throughout the day, I keep thinking of this photo!! It is so beautiful and "happy". It makes me smile! Thanks for sharing such a great shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

5cats4carol says:

A true Winter Wonderland! Beautiful shot -- I love the red of the barn echoed in the lady's red coat. (Not a day I'd choose for bike riding, though!)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

outnbout [deleted] says:

Wow! That red just pops! Awesome image!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

october blue (away) says:

winter wonderland ...and the red color is such an effective balance....great shot !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

`Loriel(Away/Back.After.Thanksgiving) says:

Beautiful! Just the right amount of red in this beautiful wintery picture!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Cid* (away) says:

I love it! Wonderful photo!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

suedot says:

Stunning shot!!

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DreamValley says:

That's awesome!!!
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What a lovely winter shot !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Eduardo Amorim says:

Um postal, Juan!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

janorah says:

love the contrast between the red and white-outstanding
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dachshuntmark says:

wonderful shot
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jungl thomas says:

Great winter shot. The bicycle adds to it :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lightthatbends says:

great photo. It makes me want to get into shape...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Excellent capture.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudia Arriola says:

Que bonita imagen!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mysza831 says:

Winter wonderland it is
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Remco Douma says:

Una imagen muy romántica, preciosa.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlosus says:

Impresionante.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

citrit1 says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

m a r c e™ says:

che !!! no se olviden de esta....

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

gracias marce!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

gusuval says:

VOTADA PARA: "LA MEJOR DE 2000"

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.:Br1:. says:

sin dudarlo

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

Muchas gracias Gustavo y Bruno!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

isabelir says:

VOTADA PARA: "LA MEJOR DE 2000"

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

Gracias Isabel!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Polifemus says:

VOTADA PARA: "LA MEJOR DE 2000"

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

gracias poli!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

MagdusMHaedo says:

permiso....

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Kontioreppu says:

absolutely amazing photo.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

thank you!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastián2007 says:

Adoro esos paisajes! una estufa a leña, unos chorizitos, un vinito y buena compañia, que más se puede pedir, no?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

stellalee523 says:

Masterpeice!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

Seba: jajaja.. la verdad que si.. estaria muy bueno eso..

stella: thank you so much!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

alex robinson says:

Lovely winter warmth
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

VickieRans says:

This continues to be my favorite shot on flickr! I love it!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

wow Vickie! that means a lot for me, really! Thank you! :)

Thank you Alex!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

microwizard says:

Just a great photo
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

alwayshopeless says:

Gorgeous!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

thank you microwizard and alwayshopeless for your comments!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel Nunez Photography says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

.stijn says:

I love the snow on the branches of the trees! The two red subjects look great in all the white.
I wish we would have that much snow once in a while around here... Lucky you! ;)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

thank you very much miguel, but is too late now, isn´t?

stijn, is true, I was lucky with everything, the snow, the red components.. anyway, it´s quite common to have that amount of snow in other parts of Finland but not often in this southern part. Last winter was perfect. Thanks for commenting!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

of course! thanks!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

simon_bates says:

crisp and clear like the finnish winter morning. i really like this photo; it reminds me of my time living in Suomi. well done.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Juan I. Cubilla says:

I´m very glad about that! Thank you batesarch!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiffany.Ann.M says:

amazing and beautiful
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

katydaly says:

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We alternate hot and cold photos, so please add it after a hot one.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

frontporchblues says:

Incredible beauty!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

semplicemente biba says:

I really love your pic!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Tommok [deleted] says:

A completely enchanting scene. Wonderful capture!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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