The dark Norwegian winter gives these jagged rocks and swirling seawater an eerie glow in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.

For some, winter represents cold and death. But the season can be as beautiful as it is frigid – the snow and ice that covers much of the hemisphere in the winter is a transformative force like no other. So we invite you to cuddle up with a cup of tea and your warmest blanket and enjoy some of the most beautiful sights of winter. Here's to making the most of a cold and unforgiving but enchantingly beautiful season!

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One of the best things about winter art projects is that they're perfect for all ages. Whether you're a child or an adult, there's something about the winter

people are standing by the portal leading to an underground cave, in the style of futuristic visions ,snow scenes, realistic and hyper-detailed renderings, organic architecture, whistlerian, frozen movement, futuristic spacescapes