Ruin in the Snow

I thought the transport system had been going too smoothly and sure enough, this morning the snow finally beat the railroad and I couldn't make it into the office.

Shame!!

We say it year after year, but as soon as we have some bad weather, everything falls to pieces... airports shut, trains don't run, people can't get home, roads become impassable, schools close blah, blah, blah.. Utter shambles!!

So instead, I took a walk around the area and took some photos. The snow was really quite deep in places, about a foot deep I'd say.

This old ruin is a short walk from my flat - it's behind a large fence so this is the closest I can get - I used the picnik option acccessed via picasa for the first time... It's a little slow but has plenty of interesting options so I can see myself using it quite a bit. If you haven't had enough snow pics yet... here's a few more http://andycphotos.shutterfly.com/763

Just watching the World Cup venues being selected... No surprise England lost out in 2018 but what the hell is giving the 2022 games to Qatar!! What's that all about...

[The Steve From 2010]

Very picturesque! I like the sound of the Qatar thing, with those lego stadiums, sounds a nifty idea!

[Gemma Johnson]

Very lovely, such a fav.

[Shannon Pitton]

This is a wonderful shot made even nicer by the B&W. You really do have quite a bit of snow.

[Vikdaddy]

wonderful shot andy! like the processing here.

I have to say that Russia and Qatar are good choices considering neither region - let alone country - has ever hosted the World Cup and the potential growth opportunities... although I probably would have let 2022 go to Australia first!

[Danna Bailey Anderson]

Looks like a Kincaid painting without the color! great shot!

[Graham Harcombe]

Fantastic processing - gives a real atmosphere; from an excellent subject mind you.

[Rebbecca Castillo]

Beautiful shot Andy!

[Annie Charalambous]

This should be in a storybook; it's so lovely!

[Matt Cruse]

Very nice. I like what you've done with it.

[LiftWithYourSoul]

wonderful effect. it does belong in a storybook.

[heather tares]

beautiful picture.I love picnik my photo for today i used it quite a bit and had a good effect as well

[Cindy Bryant]

Nice processing.

[Steve Hollingsworth]

Nice picture Andy, pity about work bet you were gutted ..
& greed is the answer to the world cup question on Qatar.. At least the Russians wont cut the gas supply for a while now ..lol.. ,

[Manuela Pausan]

Wow amazing shot, looks like a postcard! I love the processing.
You're so lucky that it snows there.

[Yoori]

wow, this looks like a fairytale!

[Murray Andrews]

Ace shot. Like it

[Sue Stephenson (Swazzette)]

Yay! A Snow Day! I'm jealous!!! Love this shot...a fave!!

[Joe Ciras]

Nice shot and editing Andy. The State were shut out also.

[Andrea Freeman]

Fantastic and I love the editing. So sorry you had to stay home and take pictures in the daylight though! haha

[Dora Mendes]

Andy, Love your pic, love the snow ! Here is so hot.
Sorry for Qatar...

[Rudi Teruel]

I WOULD LOVE to!!! Lovely shot and editing... just like a Greeting Card....

[Cristina Eenkhoorn]

Absolutely stunning!!

[Susan]

Splendid photo!

[Tamara Lara]

This is so wonderful! Love it!

[Constance Brinkley]

I like the processing, I will have to look at picnik. Seattle lost out on the pick too...

[Tammy Clarke]

Wow this looks like something out of a picture book,well done.

[Jeff G.]

what a great find. beautiful shot Andy.

[Paula Fontanini]

Beautiful image Andy! Love the processing...it gives it a bit of a feeling of nostalgia, a yesteryear sort of thing!

[Tara]

Thank goodness for snow days. Let commerce go to pot! OK, that's a bit harsh, but it did allow this lovely, peaceful shot.

[Laura Demko]

lovely shot!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Really, really cool shot, Andy--love it! And yeah. WTF about Qatar--seriously?? Can you say heat stroke? Never mind the other obvious security issues. Nice job FIFA.

[Emer Hyland]

wow fab shot

[JoMarie]

Awesome shot! Really "time-machines" me to another day and time... Very cool!!

[Jonna]

A foot of snow...wow!!! This is a beautiful, lovely shot with a peaceful mood...

[Aaron L]

Wicked stuff mate, like a postcard

[William V Johnson]

Lovely.

[andy c]

thanks guys :-)