The above average fall temperatures are history now. With the winter solstice came winter weather and the onset of snow, wind and cold temperatures. We have had a few inches of snow the last few days and last night we were supposed to get hit with a full scale blizzard. Fortunately for us we only got two of the 3 criteria for a blizzard. Wind and cold. -40 with the wind chill tonight. Doesn't matter how you measure -40. Fahrenheit or Celsius, its the same thing. Dammm Cold. The snow for the most part missed us so at least the drifts are only a few feet deep although the wind has hardened it to the consistency of concrete. As I was walking Charli I passed a number of unfortunate soles out trying to shovel the stuff so they could get out to work in the morning.
We were blessed with a rare sunset tonight. At least rare for me. I don't think I have ever seen twin sun dogs in such dramatic fashion. I got a text from a friend of mine telling me to get outside with my camera. Thanks Debbie. Here are a few different interpretations of the event.
Left this one in the oven a little too long. A little overdone but I do like my colours.
This one is a little more realistic. Pretty spectacular.
A black and white version however I couldn't resist adding back just a touch of colour.
Its not often you get to see this in Manitoba.
May be my last blog before Christmas so if I don't talk to you before both Lori and I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
#Manitoba Sunset
#Sun Dogs
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