Snowy Sunrise

I awoke one morning a few days ago at our house, Villa San Lorenzo, in Piedmont, Italy, and found a beautiful fresh blanket of snow covering the landscape in a beautiful marshmallow fluffy white.  I threw on my coat and ran out the door, wanting to capture the warmth of sunrise carving into the brilliant white landscape.  I love Paris in the snow; I also love Italy in the snow.  The swimming pool is covered in ice and the trees are sagging from the weight of the snow.  Summer is half a year away and I don’t mind because I love winter with all of its stark contrast and magical light nearly from sunrise until sunset.  I share this image with you as we embark on the dawning of the new year.Happy 2011! Technical details – iPhone 3Gs, post production in Photoshop Express for iPhone. For more photography by Clay McLachlan: Beyond the Bread Basket: Recipes for Appetizers, Main Courses, and Desserts by Eric Kayser, Clay McLachlan, and Yair Yosefi French Cooking: Classic Recipes and Techniquesby Hubert Delorme, Vincent Boue, Clay McLachlan, and Paul BocuseEric Kayser’s New French Recipes by Eric Kayser, Yair Yosefi, and Clay McLachlan   City Segway Tours are great for seeing Paris in a different light. You’ll see more, have more fun, and not feel tired at the end of it. These are highly recommended and truly a great thing to do during your stay. Fat Tire Bike Tours are another great way to see the city. You’ll get the company of an expert guide, the use of a super-comfortable bike, great tips and advice about what to do while in town and an exciting, informative and educational experience.