Managing to capture some of natures special effects on leaves that were
painted with frost before Christmas, I never thought I might see any thing like this again during this season.
But due to heavy fog, and freezing temperatures, my drive to work the other morning was full of spun sugar, and fairy icing.
A magic wand had waved over the treetops, and gossamer webbing of ice covered everything. It looked as if the stage was set for a mid morning showing of the Nutcracker ballet.
Lovely, and cold, the effect lasted until the afternoon sun peaked out of the fog, and melted away the coating of ice.
As much as I loved the chance to see this special showing, I must say "baby it's cold outside", and I don't think we need a repeat performance.
Those trees are not covered in fog, that is ice, all the way up.
Managing to capture some of natures special effects on leaves that were painted with frost before Christmas, I never thought I might see any thing like this again during this season.
But due to heavy fog, and freezing temperatures, my drive to work the other morning was full of spun sugar, and fairy icing.
A magic wand had waved over the treetops, and gossamer webbing of ice covered everything. It looked as if the stage was set for a mid morning showing of the Nutcracker ballet.
Lovely, and cold, the effect lasted until the afternoon sun peaked out of the fog, and melted away the coating of ice.
As much as I loved the chance to see this special showing, I must say "baby it's cold outside", and I don't think we need a repeat performance.
Those trees are not covered in fog, that is ice, all the way up.
Jen, Your photos are lovely...We have had this frost once this season; it is rare. So interesting to look at isn't it? gail
ReplyDeleteOh well, at least it makes for some good photo-ops!
ReplyDeleteLove hoar frost.
ReplyDeleteLucy
Very pretty pictures but I could do without the cold temps! Here in GA, we usually get a heavy coating of ice at least once during the winter. The tall GA pines are famous for crashing from the weight of the ice. About 12 yrs. ago, 3 pine trees flattened our car in an ice storm.
ReplyDeleteToo many mornings like this for us this season. Frankly I'm tired of the cold despite the beautiful phots ops it presents.
ReplyDeleteWith ice like this I hope your commute was safe.
I love ice! Well...on the trees I do anyway. On the roads? Not so much.
ReplyDeleteyou make ice sound so enchanting & beautiful, puts a new perspective on it.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog - great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat frosty photos! Spun sugar and fairy icing..you are too kind to the frost:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous frost and sugar ice!
ReplyDeleteHere in Idaho we have had a few more days than usual of the lacy mornings. Normally, although we have the cold, the air is too dry. But when it happens it surely has a magical effect!
ReplyDeleteWe are not too far south of you. Those frosty mornings really can be beautiful. I love your ferns.
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures.
ReplyDeleteWow! You're right! It looks like the ice fairies came and waved their wands over everything. It reminds me of Disney's Fantasia.
ReplyDeleteCindy
It is so dang cold in Colorado this week! Today it was 8 degrees with a wind chill of -10! Polar bears would rouse themselves from hibernation and move to warmer climes! Bring on Spring -- quick!
ReplyDeleteI think freezing fog, once it lifts and the sun comes out leaves the best winter scene.
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