Oslo Christmas

The Royal Palace in Oslo on a cold, foggy morning a few days ago, with a sprinkling of frost on the ground, and some hardy tourists in front of the statue of Karl Johan. The Christmas tree is up on the balcony, but there is no snow, as yet – This came later the same day, so now the picture is already history; but then, every picture is the moment it is taken. There's already a fond sense of nostalgia for the long weeks of winter we've had so far without snow, but as I write it's white and magical outside and perfect for Christmas. My next pictures will feature snow – but who knows, perhaps by then it may all have gone, and this picture will again be correct. But somehow I think it will last. Happy Christmas, and thank you for watching this space. Location: Oslo, Norway