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Winter is here, at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere, and with it comes a whole bunch of seasonal changes. The leaves are gone and the trees are naked, the grass is hidden beneath the snow, and the ducks in the ponds are ice-skating instead of swimming. The landscape is barely recognisable when compared to the summer months, and as you can see from these pictures, many places look incredibly different when juxtaposed against pictures of the opposite season.
Compiled by Bored Panda, the collection of photographs below contains some of the world's most beautiful places before and after the arrival of winter. From New York and Norway to Iceland and Japan, you'll be amazed how much the seasons can affect the overall personality of the landscapes they touch. Don't forget to vote for your favorite! Like this series? Then click here to see some beautiful before and after autumn photography!
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#1
St Joseph Lighthouse, Michigan, USA
Holly Frees 8 years ago
This is my home town. They just late nature melt it. The shores of the lake, and the river this lighthouse is at the end of, both freeze over... ships aren't around in the winter.
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Veronique Anketier 8 years ago
It looks like a landscape from Fantasia ("The Neverending Story"). Beautiful!
Glenn Neill 8 years ago
How could it withstand the elements year after year....Just the weight is enormous not to mention chemical reactions?....It should crumble shortly!
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#2
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
It almost doesn't even look like the same place - they're BOTH stunning!
#3
Hamnøy, Norway
varwenea 8 years ago
I wonder which season do the residents enjoy more. Seems like it ought to be warmer weather, but one would think they chose to stay north for a reason too.
#4
Natadera Temple, Komatsu, Japan
#5
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
The mountains in the top photo had snow on them already. I would imagine it was an Autumn photo. They're both beautiful.
Dark_Dahaka 8 years ago
Nope, I live in New Zealand and that is an accurate Summer vs Winter comparison :)
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Ethan Paul Castaritas 7 years ago
can someone tell me the 1920 x 1080 size of each of these two photos? i'd like to see a bigger size of it. also, where does it come from?
#6
The Historic Village Of Shirakawa-Gō, Japan
Glenn Neill 8 years ago
Over grazed, over populated and doubt Christmas is celebrated, but we could learn much from their elder...
#7
Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Lets Travel 8 years ago
This snowy Yosemite was taken by Oliver Wheeldon, @Oliver_Wheeldon on instagram
Gillian Burleson 8 years ago
I HAVE to vote for Yosemite! Firstly, it's ALL only natural beauty! Secondly, it's been a family favorite for generations. My grandparents honeymooned here in the 20's and my parents got married and honey-mooned here in the early 50's
boring.panda 8 years ago
The purple hue that was added in the winter photo makes it so calming. Whereas the vivacious colors on the before photo makes me so happy. Love the STUNNING difference!
#8
Pergola, Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York, USA
Hannah Hollowell 8 years ago
I just love to be the first to walk in the newly fallen snow there<3
#9
Landwasser Viaduct, Switzerland
niKols Viden 8 years ago
I meant to write, that would be one hell of a scary train ride for anyone who has scared of height problems. Lol
niKols Viden 8 years ago
I don't know about the picture but My first thought was that would be on bell of a scary train ride for anyone who has scared of height problems. Lol
Aurora Rowley 8 years ago
I love how the rock seems to change color with the season. Absolutely gorgeous!
#10
Vilnius, Lithuania
kristijonas Jankauskas 8 years ago
I live there. This side of the city is rarely shown in photos. My favorite is this: vilnius-wi...262014.jpg 
The Castle is surrounded by a huge lake from all sides. You can see the only bridge connected to it. In winter it sometimes looks like the castle is standing in the middle of a field!
Larry Bud Melman 8 years ago
I prefer to believe it's steam, Debbie Downer.
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#11
Johannapark, Leipzig, Germany
#12
Kirkjufell Pool, Iceland
#13
Radhost Mountain, Czech Republic
Hannah Hollowell 8 years ago
It looks like someone just dumped a ton of powdered sugar on it....make sure you don't sneeze, cough, or really even breathe...lol;p
#14
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Kjorn 8 years ago
it's a place who's not talked enough, but i saw so many gorgeous picture of Croatia.
Ivan Devčić 8 years ago
Been there in early summer. All green and lush. But winter time was something special. Magical stillness all around you, and you feel like time stopped :) If you didn't visited us, you should. There is so much beauty in croatia, not just to see, but to feel as well :)
#15
Neuschwanstein Castle
#16
Reine, Norway
Maiken Kristensen 8 years ago
Have you ever been to a place that's -30 degrees? It's mostly fragging cold, foggy and dark. But when it's clear and the sun is out it's pretty.
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#17
Central Park, New York, USA
Lulu Ta 8 years ago
it's either from a different direction or it's a different bridge...the surrounding trees/buildings etc don't match. still beautiful AF but...just saying
Wyndmere 8 years ago
It is from the opposite side of the bridge. Look at the shape of the tree the bicyclists are under in the summer photo. It is off the left end of the bridge in the winter photo.
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#19
Bryce Canyon's Bridge, Utah, USA
Wyndmere 8 years ago
Every 30 years of so, there is enough snow in Phoenix to scrape off the cars and throw snowballs.
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#20
Gásadalur, Faroe Islands
#21
Skógafoss Waterfall, Iceland
#23
Bran Castle, Romania
Andreea Mălăete 8 years ago
That's actually the name of the castle, it is situated in a little town called Bran in Romania
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Prague, Czech Republic
#25
Multnomah Falls, Oregon, USA
#26
Central Park, New York, Usa
#27
Borgund Stave Church, Laerdal, Norway
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#28
Church Of The Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
#30
Trakai Castle, Lithuania
Hannah Hollowell 8 years ago
Can anyone tell me what the things are on the sides of the bridge???
Wyndmere 8 years ago
Evergreen branches with red bows - Christmas decorations(?).
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Patricia Friedrich 8 years ago
I love this and would share it on twitter, I don't do facebook. So a twitter icon would be good.
Tina 8 years ago
There's a twitter icon underneath at the bottom of the article, under the last photo.
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Tina 8 years ago
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