Just wait until you get to play with your SLR, that picture will come out even better if you can lower the ISO and up the f-stop.
Thanks very much. That's what I thought after I saw them printed..my wife loved them. Thanks Heath! No, no filter. I don't know if you can even get one for that camera. Here it is. As far as snow removal, i did it with my snow blower.. a little 2 cycle Toro. Ummm, yaaa. My middle finger is saying "hello"..... Thanks very much billy. I think you're right. I remember when clearing it that it seemed quite bright out...that was late at night if I recall. Not that I am wishing for copious amounts of snow this winter, but if we get another heavy snowfall like that then I will recreate the shot. I have a new tripod on the way as I have broken 2 recently. Thanks so much.