Interpretations vary for this picture, but one set of interpretations could be --
-- calm lake -- peace of mind
-- winter lake -- peaceful but feeling cold and isolated
-- snow -- symbol of purity, but there isn't much snow, so it could mean hoped for purity
-- mixture of barren trees and fluffy pines -- barren trees seem obvious symbols, and fluffy pines seem to be more friendly, since they keep their needles year around
-- branches in the water -- since they are at odd angles and seem to be groping to be released from the water, I'd say they are thoughts trying to come forth, and having a hard time of it -- but notice that there is snow on these branches
-- It's a misty day, giving a feeling of intimacy to the entire scene, which remains cold in spite of the mist.

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