Through My Lens : Snow


Living in New York, I have a love/hate relationship with snow. I'm often awestruck by it's beauty as the snow falls, frosting the city in white but it's another story once I find myself having to navigate through the black slush that it inevitably becomes. We were hit with record snowfalls last winter but so far it's been fairly quiet on that front this year. I almost miss it as snow is a subject matter that I never tire of photographing cause it can be so magical. In that spirit I wanted to share a few of my favorite snowy images. It can get a little tricky but I love taking my doll/photo muse Rena out for photoshoots in the snow. Does it snow where you live and is it something you like or not?

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103 comments

. said...

I love these photos!!! :) Your doll looks beautiful and cosy. It's like a winter wonderland (metropolis)

dimitri said...

These photos are so beautiful. It's really a lovely place.
xx

prettymeggy said...

wow these pictures are aamzing!!! and gosh your baby doll is such a cutie!!!!!
i've been waiting for snow to arrive but our weather here is crazy...
take care. xoxo, Haus of Gala

Diva In Me said...

You have some beautiful pictures! I was hoping to bump into at least 1 snowy day during my winter trip but of no luck. I guess no snow for me this year.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Yea, I got my Louboutin from my bf as a birthday present =) I hope to see you again soon at my blog.

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Gorgeous images, love! NY can be so magical in the snow but you're right. It quickly turns to a nightmare :) xoxo

Unknown said...

These pictures are absolutely beautiful! I think snow always looks so picturesque. I love snow as it is so pretty, but after a while when it turns into sludge/ice it isn't so pleasant. We usually get a bout of snow but this winter it's been relatively mild! xo

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Anonymous said...

Love the fourth photo, the trees are so beautiful.

I'm from Iceland so I'm definitely used to snow. One evening, a few days before Christmas, it began snowing in Antwerp but the snow was gone the day after, and we haven't had any snow since. I'm kind of hoping we'll be greeting spring early this year ;-)

Tiffany Kadani said...

You are so talented! Beautiful beautiful photos!

Anonymous said...

I feel the same way that you do. But it is our city. You gotta love it.
Maybe we can follow each other?
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Shop N' Chomp said...

You take amazing photos!! Really love that 4th one. :D Nope no snow here!

Unknown said...

I love looking at a frosty scene but I get cold so easily and the dreaded black slush is probably what sent me packing to California! Very pretty images!

xo Mary Jo

Stephanie said...

These photos make me actually like the snow lol They look beautiful!

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Unknown said...

Wow, New York is incredible. The pictures here look stunning! :D

Chocolate Cookies & Candies said...

Wow, if we get this kind of snow here in the UK, the whole country would shut down. I hope to visit NY one day.

Caroline Ergy Erg said...

These photos are lovely, especially the doll one :D
xxx

Jessa said...

These photos are absolutely beautiful and Rena looks so at home amongst the white fluff!

Love & Lollies... Jessa

College Girl said...

I wish it snowed where I live, is so beautiful *.*
Great blog, thanks for the nice comment :)

Purrincup said...

Nice photos!! Snow is very pretty.

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A Very Sweet Blog said...

These pics are beautiful! I love your doll pic. I think that's so cool. It never snows in New Orleans. Well the last time was in 2005 or 07 for like 5 minutes. LOL I think snow would cripple this city. No one is use to it. :D

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blytheponytailparades said...

INCREDIBLE photos! You are a wonderful photographer :)

Sayaka said...

I think I totally get it when you say you have "love hate relationship". I used to live in MA when I was young so I get it...but the pictures you took really makes me miss the east coast. The pictures are gorgeous!!

Erin @ Currently Coveting said...

Gorgeous! I wish we had some pretty snow here!

XO,
Erin

Sam said...

Wow, I am awe-struck by these magical photos, what a winter wonderland! Wish I could be there in the snow :)

Anonymous said...

what amazing images, just adore NYC .. yep, it's snow here sometimes, but not as often and wonderful like back in the days! x

jeanine @ i heart interiors said...

I totally agree with you about snow. It's nice when it comes down and things get quieter and pretty. Then things get dirty and gross and you have to trek through it which is much less fun.

I love the pictures you took, especially the closeup of the branch. Rena looks a bit like the doll in Batchelor's Vegetable Store {one of the first episodes I think}. Have you seen that show?

Fashion-isha said...

These prints are gorgeous! I know what you mean about the love/hate relationship with snow...thanks for visiting my blog!
xo
Sharon

Lena L said...

why is that new york through other people's eyes is always more beautiful??
(maybe i need to look into my soul rather than trying on new makeups, huh? ;p)

i really appreciate your beautiful pictures.
and it is nice to meet your muse doll Rena! :)

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou said...

Gorgeous photos and your muse looks as if she's loving the snow ;) ... I'm not missing the less-snowy winter this year either. It's been rather WONDERFUL as a matter of fact, as beautiful as snow can be! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a note at Ooh La Frou Frou and your compliment on the cards! ~xo

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
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Jessi said...

Wooooowwwww, such beautiful pictures!! It's really snowing over there! We did get some snow here in Vancouver but nothing compared to that. Plus, it doesn't usually stick and instead melts and turns dirty and grey from the traffic, I hate that :(

Grace said...

wow! so pretty. you take such gorgeous pictures. You make me want to go to New York and get out of the sun and into some cold weather! (just for a day)

little luxury list said...

I have the same relationship with snow - it's beautiful but good for really just a day!

xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living

debra@dustjacket said...

I just love these photographs...we don't have snow where I live in Australia, so I have a romantised view of it.
xx
ps love rena

Jane said...

I love how snow looks in pictures. I can imagine it would be inconvenient, though. I've never actually seen it in real life!

Maggie said...

I LOOOOVE SNOW! I cannot live without it! When I grow up/get a place of my own, etc., I *have* to live in a place with all four seasons. And I'm a winter baby, hehehe. LOve your pictures! :D

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Adele!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! It does actually look like a winter wonderland before it gets gross.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Dimitri! It is.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! Our weather has been just crazy too.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! Too bad you didn't bump into any snow this year but there's always next winter :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Dawn! I wish I didn't.

Bravoe Runway said...

I know the feeling all too well of a love hate relationship with snow! I feel like our winter was quite mild this year and really can't complain and the snow has now melted in Chicago :) Love the doll with her knit beanie :) beautiful!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Sarah! Snow does look picturesque. I guess it's a mild winter everywhere.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Lisa! It seems snow is just scarce all around this winter. I'm hoping the same thing ;-)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Tiffany!!!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Yes we gotta love it :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

That dreaded black slush is just insidious! Thanks Mary Jo!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Stephanie! LOL!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

New York is incredible! Thanks!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Safe to say no massive snow storms in the UK then. I hope you'll make that happen :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Jessa! Rena loves the snow :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

It's probably warm and sunny where you live but snow is a nice experience.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! It can be.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Kim! It would indeed be strange if it were to snow in New Orleans.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I guess you miss it when you don't have it anymore. Thanks!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Erin! I'm kind of wishing for more.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Sam!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Yes I totally dread trekking through the gross stuff.

Thanks! I am watching Bachelor's Vegetable Store but my friend told me about all the tragic melodrama in the first 2 eps. so I kinda read recaps and skipped them. I'm so bad I know ;p I must go take a look now. Rena does come from a Korean doll company so I wouldn't be surprised.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Sharon! I appreciate your visit as well :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

We all see beauty in different ways Lena. Thanks! She's happy to meet you all too :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Sandy! Rena soes enjoy the snow ;) I go back and forth on whether I miss it or not.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Jessi! It's so nasty when it turns dirty and grey.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Grace! That made me smile :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Yes I wish I could admire it when it was still pretty and then it'd just magically disappear.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you! I've seen the good and bad and I still have a romanticised view of snow. I swear there's something magical about it.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

It's better and much less messy in pictures.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Haha I love the snow but I can actually do without the cold and I'ma winter baby too :) Thanks Maggie!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I wonder if we might see an early spring based on the mild winter. Thanks!

Alexa said...

Does not snow here in San Diego...but I do love the way it looks!

trishie said...

OMG the squirrel is so adorable! i doesn't snow in Sydney and i don't really miss it because it don't cope very well with the cold. But snow certainly makes for amazing photos! The 3rd one from the top is my fav.

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Picture perfect shots! That little squirrel is so darling!

Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such awesome comments, hope to see you back soon!

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jaclyn @ thelateafternoon said...

snowy photos are always so magical and pretty, though i don't think i could survive in a place with snow! being from northern california, rain is enough for me!

my mini bag said...

The pictures are gorgeous. I have a love hate for snow too. I like the first snow fall but hate having to drive or walk in it. You take amazing pictures.

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Unknown said...

You take gorgeous pictures. Love the snow when it's fresh but not after it turns into that black slush. The doll is super cute. Love it!

xx
Heel in Mint

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M.E said...

very nice photos! i miss snow to be honest !


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NaNa said...

breath taking pictures~ i wish i lived in new york! thanks for sharing hun xoxo

love from the NANA girls xoxo
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Christel @ Captivated by image said...

Your photo's look so good! I'm really enjoying them, just gorgeous. Love the doll too;) My brother is in NY now actually but there's no snow I believe. Wish I was there instead of him and experience the magical snowy world for a moment. We haven't had any yet in Holland and I don't think it'll come either... Enjoy your week!

hope in high heels said...

Gorgeous photos... almost makes me want to leave the sunshine here in Australia immediately so I can go back to NYC, put on a warm coat and wander around taking photos in between sips of hot chocolate... Almost!

lynnette said...

SIGHHHH I wish it snowed in S'pore!! :(( haha but i guess the grass is always greener on the other side. Most people I've spoken to who have to deal with the snow hate it and people like me? DREAM ABOUT IT :D

Ooo I take it you celebrate CNY too?? Happy CNY :D how did you celebrate!

Lisa said...

What beautiful photos!

I stayed indoors during Vancouver's snowstorm, but that was because I was sick. If I had been well, I would have taken my camera outside and snapped, snapped, snapped away.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Yeah if you're not used to it, dealing with snow could be quite overwhelming.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! I guess we feel the same way about it :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you! I don't even want to look at the black slush never mind walk through it.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Ooh! I'll be over to check it out :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks! I think I would too if I lived somewhere w/o it.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you! New York is a fun place to live. You must visit!

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Christel! Glad you like them! No theres isn't any snow in NY at the moment. We've hardly had any all winter.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thank you Hope! I can't imagine you would want to leave that gorgeous sunshine behind.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Ooh it would be sooo strange if it snowed in Singapore. So true about the grass being greener but snow is something that is pretty fun if you haven't experienced it before.
Thanks! I celebrated CNY with the usual family dinners and we always go to temple on New Year's Day.

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Lisa! I have a hard time staying indoors when it snows cause I just want to capture it :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

Thanks Trishie! I would actually like the snow without the cold but they go hand in hand.

Gillie said...

Hi dear! That picture is so very lovely, I love NY at this time of year, but not so much the snow! Your blog is lovely, if you want to take a look at mine it’s at http://grassettagillie.blogspot.com, if you’d like we should follow each other! :)

xo Gillie

Rola said...

Stunning photos! You are an awesome photographer. I was in NY in November, can't get enough of the Big Apple every time I go.

Ivana said...

WOW! I´m just awestruck by these pictures! So beautiful and dreamy! I´m in love :)

xx Ivana

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classiq said...

Beautiful photos! It's something magical about snow. I always dream of a white Christmas and I can not imagine spending Christmas somewhere warm. We haven't had any snow though this winter until two days ago and since then it's been snowing non-stop. We're practically snowed-in, it's all white, bright and beautiful, but when it turns into a black slush I won't enjoy it that much. xo
Ada

Angela said...

Gorgeous photography!
I like snow only when I'm watching it fall from my warm home, with hot chocolate in my cup :)

GRACE said...

wow, you take beautiful photos. i've never been to NY before, so thank you for sharing your lovely photos. i'll totally come back to your blog for more~

xx,
graceinajar

Lindsay K said...

WOW! You captured last weekend wonderfully. You are so talented. I love it.

Jo said...

Such a pretty picture!!!!

KATEFP Fashion and Lifestyle said...

Thank you for your sweet comment dear, and WOW, this is beautiful! *.*

Ivana Split said...

I have a similar relationship with snow, ha ha:)