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Fixed-Lens Challenge #374: Snow and Ice

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Fixed-Lens Photo Challenge #374: Subject: Snow and Ice

With the Olympics in full swing in Italy, this week's theme is Snow and Ice. (Snow or ice - no need for both.) And no need to show a world class skier doing the downhill, or a 4-man bobsleigh. A frozen puddle, a snowman, or a freshly made old-fashioned is just as good. ;)


Remember, if you post a photo, you may be the winner. Be prepared to host and judge a new challenge.

To submit, put your photo title in the first line of the post, followed by your photo, and click "Post comment." Your camera brand and model must appear in the post. Include additional EXIF data, if you like.

Enter just one photo.

Post until Monday noon GMT, 23 February.

Rules:
Camera: Any fixed-lens camera, all brands and models. Cell phones are also included. No DSLRs!
The image may be digital or scanned film as long as the original shot was taken with a fixed lens.
Time: Any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible except photos that have won other POTN competitions.
Size: Photo must be no less than 800 pixels and no more than 1600 pixels on the longest side, with no borders.
Postprocessing: Do whatever you like and the host will decide if it fits the theme.
Photo display: Photos must appear in this thread to be eligible.
Title your photo.
No commenting and no likes until the challenge has ended.
People may also post photos after the winners are announced.

Voting: Once the challenge is closed on Monday noon anyone may cast their votes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. People who didn't enter a photograph are also allowed to vote. 1st Place = 3 points, 2nd Place = 2 points, and 3rd Place = 1 point.
Note: The host of the challenge may also enter a photo and is encouraged to do so. Should the host win, the runner up will host the next challenge, so as to avoid the same person hosting in two consecutive weeks.

Hosting:
1. The challenge host is the winner of the last challenge.
2. Once your win is announced, copy the sticky and start a thread in the Competitions forum with this title: Fixed-Lens Challenge #XXX: Subject
4. Soon after noon GMT on the next Tuesday, post the sum of the votes for first, second, and third place. No ties, please.
5. If the winner can't be contacted and doesn't respond by Wednesday noon GMT, the second-place winner will host the challenge. If both are unavailable, the third-place winner will host.

Link to Sticky with template

Schedule: One challenge every week, on the following schedule:
1. New Topic: As soon as possible after winning.
2. Posting Starts: Right after topic is announced.
3. Posting Stops: Monday noon GMT.
4. Winners Announcement: As soon as possible, after Tuesday noon GMT.
 
I live in Silicon Valley, San Jose California. We don't get snow and I will NOT drive in it. This photo taken today is 20 miles away. It is Lick Observatory.
Meanwhile, on a winning streak, Alysia Lui WON the women's figure skating. She lives in the same bay area of CA, Oakland, CA. GO GO USA!!!!!
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I live in Silicon Valley, San Jose California. We don't get snow and I will NOT drive in it.

Sorry about that. It did cross my mind that some folk might not be in a position to meet the remit. But then I thought, well, there are plenty options, such as a macro of an ice cube, apple pie and ice cream, etc.
 
Sorry , i don't think ive even had to scrape the car this winter , water and rain tons of but no snow :( .We don't have seasons anymore.
1 GG Rosalie
2 Jim
3 RDWP
 
Sorry , i don't think ive even had to scrape the car this winter , water and rain tons of but no snow :( .We don't have seasons anymore.

I was hoping someone would make an old-fashioned and photograph it. I was tempted to do it myself. :p
 
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