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Scheibchen's avatar

So schöne Wintereindrücke…da vermisse ich doch direkt ein bisschen Schnee und Eis..😍

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Nee, ich so garnicht! 🙈

David A. Rosen's avatar

You have a mastery for maintain tone and color across the series. Amazing work and love the new pup…

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you so much, David!

Paul Votava's avatar

Beauty in monochromatic tones of winter, I like the random "Take a Break" sign!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Paul! I saw that sticker and thought it would be a great opener to the sequence!

Todd Haughton's avatar

Wow ... looks like Fibi is doing great off leash! 🐿️

I love the closeups of the snow ... lovely!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Haha, it was freezing cold. The squirrels were all smart enough not to leave their nests that morning.

And yes, when it feels safe enough, Fibi can run off-leash from time to time. That area was for dogs to run free.

Thank you!

Todd Haughton's avatar

Looks like she is keeping warm in her jacket. My dog has so much fur that whenever it gets above 15C he thinks it’s too hot!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

It was freezing that morning. She only gets to wear a jacket when temperature are below 5C.

Juliette's avatar

Lovely colors, Susanne!! The driftwood is especially beautiful. Hi Fibi!! I hope you're doing well.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Hi Juliette, Thank you for your comment. Fibi is doing great! Fibi and I still have a few matters to discuss, but she is making insanely fast progress.

Juliette's avatar

That's so nice to know! He he, a few matters to discuss!! Thanks for the chuckle!

Framing-the-Story w/AK's avatar

Fibi is looking gorgeous!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thanks, Alex! She hears that a lot! 😃

Li Chen's avatar

Lovely! These make me miss snow. Also, I would’ve turned around and headed home after the first image, made myself a hot chocolate, you know, taken a break. Glad you didn’t though.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you for stopping by, Li Chen! A hot chocolate was in order after the walk, though!

Tom Schroder's avatar

Wondeful photos, Susanne. I can feel the frost. I can hear the slight crunch of footsteps in the snow. And, of course, it's great to see Fibi.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Tom! It was wonderful, but freezing. A week later, the weather is in the 60s. It is insane...

Lin Gregory's avatar

This is a lovely set of images Susanne - you still have snow!! I'm with Soren on that dancing tree and that bit of driftwood would have to come home with me because of the face I can see in it. Fibi steals the show of course...and she off lead and way off - hopefully she's standing there listening to you and not contemplating running off after those pesky squirrels! 🐾🐿️😂

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Lin! Last weekend, rain came and warmer temperatures. Yesterday, we had 17C - it's crazy.

It was so cold that day that I didn't have to worry about squirrels. The area was for dogs to run freely. And she is really well behaved when there are no squirrels in sight. So she deserves to run off leash from time to time... =)

Lin Gregory's avatar

Yes we had that crazy heat too - we went over to Wakehurst to make the most of it and I felt like I'd been let off a leash to get outside in woodland again after the past two months of rain...so I kind of know how Fibi must feel!🤣

Susanne Helmert's avatar

We had six weeks of snow, so I know exactly what you mean! I already had forgotten what grass looks like! 🤣

Lin Gregory's avatar

🤣🤣🤣

Benjamin Fargen's avatar

❄👏🖤📷

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thanks, Benjamin!

Deborah Gregory's avatar

Such wonderful images, Suzanne! Thank you so much for sharing them. Fibi looks like she’s truly yours now. I can’t quite explain it, but there’s a lovely feeling in her face that says she’s found her forever place. 🙏💖🐾

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Deborah! She definitely found her forever home with us. And she is making great progress. Still lots of bonding to do, though.

perfectlight's avatar

i love the muted tones and very happy to see fibi!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you! Fibi says Hi!

søren k. harbel's avatar

I like the dancing tree…. At least that is what it looks like to me 😊 and Fibi off leash, wow….. SQUIRREL!! 😂

Susanne Helmert's avatar

The dancing tree is fun. Always a good place to stop for a photo.

And yes, Fibi off-leash. She is making great progress so far. This area was safe for her, and because it was so freezing cold, I didn't have to worry about squirrel encounters! 😃

George Slade's avatar

A nice break, Susanne, except for those loading cranes on the horizon. They always make me think of Star Wars.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Haha, yes! Mee too!

Manuela Thames's avatar

Really love the earthy tones in these images mixed with the white.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Manuela!

Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

It was a good break! Lovely as always.

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Shital! Glad you enjoyed it.