Canada Ontario Haliburton Snow Covered Forest Trees Winter Morning Calm Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
On this winter morning in the Haliburton Highlands, the forest felt completely still. I remember stepping off the road and sinking into fresh snow, then looking up to see this tangle of branches reaching in every direction, all coated in a clean white layer. In the photograph, slender trunks and arching limbs crisscross the frame, each branch outlined in snow, while the untouched ground forms a soft base below. Subtle browns from the tree bark peek through the white, giving just enough warmth to balance the calm winter atmosphere.
This kind of scene is what I love about Haliburton in winter. The light is soft and even, almost like a giant natural softbox. There are no harsh shadows here—just gentle gradations of tone as the light moves across the branches and down into the folds of snow. Because the trees lean slightly to the right, the image has a sense of movement, as if the whole forest is bending with the weight of the snow. It draws your eye deeper into the scene, inviting you to follow the branches' lines and wander through the woods.
When I photographed this, I wasn’t chasing a dramatic sunset or a big sweeping vista. I was looking for quiet detail—patterns, repetition, and that feeling of calm you get when the world is muffled by snow. This piece works beautifully as a large print because all those fine branches and textures become more immersive the bigger you go. Hung in a living room, bedroom, or office, it brings that peaceful winter silence indoors without feeling cold or stark. The soft tones make it easy to pair with neutral interiors, wood accents, or Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
For me, this image is a reminder of why I spend so much time exploring the backroads around Haliburton. Some of the most memorable photographs come from simple walks in familiar places, when you’re willing to slow down and pay attention to the slight shifts in season and light.
If you’re drawn to tranquil winter scenes and intricate natural detail, you might also enjoy Trees And Snow In The Haliburton County Forest.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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