Ice Land

Tracks and Footprints : Ferney, FR

Sandstone-like Snow : Ferney, FR

It snowed here on Christmas Eve, which made for a magical day. By Christmas Day, though, the wind had picked up and was blowing the snow hither and yon. Between the winds and the below-freezing temperatures, it turned everything to ice, which made for some cool pics. Here are a few. And a few more.

Ripples : Ferney, FR

Ice Floes on Asphalt : Ferney, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/10

Blustery Mont Blanc

Blustery Mont Blanc : Seen from Collex, CH

We could see the wind blowing the snow on the peaks of Mont Blanc. We thought it was windy where we were, but that had to be some kind of wind going on up there... (Click the image for more detail.)

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/10