holiday shots, part 1.

on my last day in ottawa,

i decided to go cross-country skiing

(for the first time in 16 years!)

with my parents.

we took the parkway into chelsea,

and ended up skiing through

the most picture-perfect scenery

on the most beautiful winter day:

snowy trees, branches covered and hanging low,

creeks half-frozen, glinting in the sunlight,

and the calmness and serenity

of the gatineau hills,

surrounding us on all sides.

it was like we'd stepped into

a magical winter wonderland!

and it made such an impression

i know i'll remember it

for years to come...

(i'm so glad i thought

to bring my DLSR along!)