Honorable Mentions:
Arnie - an excellent effect of the lines of trees' trumps and branches

Allen - lovely touch of red amongst the white snow

Carol - nicely composed scene, great sunset light and long shadows on the snow

Gill - I like the vertical view and feel of cold in this beautiful place

Third place - Markus - fantastic composition and inclusion of this lantern light against the sunlight on the snowy mountain range tops

Second place - Luxun54 - amazing colors and forms that make winter so beautiful

First place - Szczepan - a fairy tale snow trees, love the slightly blueish tones. And to think one can see such winter in Australia!

Congratulations and up to you now, Szczepan!