{"id":19769,"date":"2025-02-09T23:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T04:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ashtonesia.com\/intl\/?p=19769"},"modified":"2025-12-16T09:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:32:05","slug":"first-snow-fall-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ashtonesia.com\/intl\/first-snow-fall-of-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"First Snow Fall Of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"infotitlebox\">\n<div class=\"awauthor\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashtonesia.com\/intl\/bio\/\">Ashton .W <\/a> <span class=\"bar\">|<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"numberofimages\">20 PHOTOS<span class=\"bar\">|<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">NEW YORK, NY<span class=\"bar\">|<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"title\">JOURNAL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><div  class='hr av-rjd5ng-1-0e20902fd33d634db0da73cab7e7a03f hr-default'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-u1qra4-11c0e1b9a8fb7d975bb9d16c3c4cb57b hr-short hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n<br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-z85krq-f8608789e185769ac80cdfae56d1bc57\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-z85krq-f8608789e185769ac80cdfae56d1bc57{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-z85krq-f8608789e185769ac80cdfae56d1bc57 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-z85krq-f8608789e185769ac80cdfae56d1bc57 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-z85krq-f8608789e185769ac80cdfae56d1bc57 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-thin-font'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >First Snow Fall Of &#8211; <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">2025<\/span>.<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span class='av_dropcap1 av-av_dropcap1-3cd9da5fea0ef5fb27aee617571c39a3'>T<\/span>he first snowfall on Saturday night was a wondrous sight to behold. Waking up in the morning there after looking out of my window, adorning the world with a pristine, white blanket. Families emerged from their homes, children eagerly running to play and build snowmen. It was cold and air was filled with laughter and joy, as many people wore smiles on their faces, and the warmth of friendly conversations passed through that day.<\/p>\n<p>Although a few individuals carried smirks, their presence was overshadowed by the blanket of snow that nature laid out in front of me. The snow provided a picturesque setting, ideal for photographing dogs frolicking, birds fluttering, and people reveling in the moment. For three hours, I wandered on foot, capturing the beauty in the world around me and in the hearts of those I met. It was a morning that truly highlighted the simple pleasures of life and the shared happiness brought by people around the first snowfall.<\/p>\n<div  class='hr av-1qwihng-789471fee6cf2697c237c38b66830450 hr-short hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">01<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Doggy Walk. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">02<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Plastic Flowers gathering some ice. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_3.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">03<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Black Beak Gease overhead. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_4.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">04<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">The weather is cold and it&#8217;s calm for now. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_5.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">05<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Parents enjoying the snow with their kids. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_6.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">06<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Coming down the hill. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_7.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">07<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Dogs meet up the play with one another. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_8.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">08<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Everyone&#8217;s ready for the ride down the hill. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_9.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">09<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Sometimes our earth does look like parts of the moon with those pockets from the birds. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_10.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">10<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A lady admires the Swan and ducks at the pond. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_11.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">11<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">The old classic bridge across from the boat house. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_12.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">12<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Swans come close for the view. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_12.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_13.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">13<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">There were only two of them at this time. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_13.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_14.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">14<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Birds feed in the winter and also hide for cover. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_15.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">15<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A lady pulls her kid along the path of the snow. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_15.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_16.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">16<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A dog runs back and forth as its owner let him run in the snow. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_17.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">17<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">Statue of War Memorial Clio. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_18.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">18<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A small snowman that the kids made after snowfall. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_18.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_19.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">19<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A couple looks over the pond covered in an icy layer. (<a title=\"Bigger Image\" href=\"https:\/\/ashtonesia.com\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#<\/a>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"photog\">\u00a9 Ashton .W \/ Ashtonesia dot comm<\/div>\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"framecontainer\">\n<div class=\"imgpix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bbox\" src=\"..\/..\/intl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/subtlelight\/feb_09_25_20.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"num\">20<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtinfo\">A lay builds a snowman with her son. 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