this is a bit of a fun play.....an older high key image done at pretty high ISO during early springtime..
Added new layers for snow using mono noise, motion blurred and screen blend mode.
Added a bit of snow to the branch(not near as elegant as what I just saw from Christopher Miller).
Also added a few big pattern flakes as subliminal with ps shape tool
Dave, Really nice details in the squirrel. I like the high key look to this.The curved branch and the curled tail add alot to the comp. Nice snow effect and I love the subliminal snowflakes-adds a bit of chill to the air!
Dave, Good job on the falling snow and I like the subtle big flake in the BG. Save how you made your snow squiggles in case you ever need to add toothpaste to a photo. :D:D