As well as just being a cute and adorable fairytale scene in its own right that lets the imagination run riot, this scene also showcases the transformative power of snow. Rendering everything in an icy frosting, it almost looks good enough to eat. I can just picture a horsedrawn carriage trundling over the bridge as top-hatted figures throw snowballs in the meadow beyond.

Snow possesses a unique magic, not only capable of transforming even the most familiar landscapes into scenes of breathtaking beauty, but also conjouring a more Dickensian image. The weightless blanket of fresh snow weaves an enchanting spell on its surrounding environment as the stark white of the snow helps to soften textures and lift everything into elegance. Its a quiet beauty that can be found in the simplest of things.