Like every snowflake, many images are unique yet much like many others.  Snow and photography are both repetitive, and with each accumulation can become a burden.  With snow, accumulation also can create a distinctive sense of serenity.  Winter solitude can be a blessing, and one that is needed again every year.  We hope that this single image, unique and yet seen before, can bring a moment of repose during this busy time of the year.

Best wishes for a peaceful holiday.  We’ll return to our regular schedule on January 6.

Photograph from Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada by Victor Liu/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.