Winter Beauty

frsoty trees
We had about 15 inches of snow fall last weekend.  But the photo above was taken Monday, after the snow had already melted from the branches.  These trees are white with hoar frost--feathery ice crystals, the longest measuring up to a quarter-inch long.  The scenery was breathtaking until just about noon on Monday.
pincones photo by Adrienne Zwart

frosty pine needles photo by Adrienne Zwart
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Comments

Erwin said…
What fascinating images. That crystalization process must occur in certain conditions.
Here in Belgium we have snow, snow, snow and lots of ice ... and we are not used to that condition. Greenhouse effect, don't believe it ...
February 12, 2010 at 5:22 PM
luvsclassics said…
Fascinating photo of the crystalization on the plants. The photo with the pinecone would make a pretty X-mas card.
Happy Skywatch Friday!
We had about the same amount of snow on Wednesday and it put just about everthing to a standstill as far as schools and most jobs had snow day off or worked from home.
February 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Fabulous photos, Adrienne.. Love seeing the pictures BIG like this... Your snow/ice/hoar-frost is just gorgeous.. Love those blue skies also!!!!

How's hubby???? Hope all of you are fine.

Hugs,
Betsy
February 12, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Regina said…
Hello Adrienne.
Such an amazing winter scenes.

Happy weekend.
February 12, 2010 at 10:26 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said…
Adrienne: That was a marvelous day and you made some beautiful captures of the happening.
February 12, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Tarun Mitra said…
Lovely crystals..and amazing photographs have a great day
February 13, 2010 at 1:45 AM
Maria said…
Just beautiful :)
February 13, 2010 at 1:59 AM
Bill S. said…
Beautiful frost pictures. I love it after a storm and the air is thick with moisture - great time for frost pictures.
February 13, 2010 at 6:42 AM
ninja said…
All photos are great but that last one is my favorite.
February 13, 2010 at 7:27 AM
Lona said…
Just gorgeous picture Adrienne. The favorite of mine is the pine cones. That would make a beautiful calender picture. Have a good weekend with your sweetie.
Lona
February 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM
heidiannie said…
gorgeous pictures. I LOVE hoar frost. I love to see it, photograph it and SAY it.
February 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Plattner Ranch said…
Isn't it awesome when we look up close at God's handiwork? Such a work of art in that hoar frost!!! How can people believe such beauty happens by chance?

Great job capturing the beauty!
February 13, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Kelly said…
...beautiful photos of the snow and the frosty ice crystals. Love the closeups. We have 6-8 inches more of snow moving in tonight. This has been quite the winter for us!
February 14, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Unknown said…
Oh! So pretty. Sometimes I get caught up in complaining about it and forget to really gaze upon it. Our magnificent world. So pretty!
February 15, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Deejbrown said…
I love your photos! Have you read the book, "An Altar in the World"? Your gift of seeing reminds me of what Barbara Brown Taylor writes about....
February 15, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Shelley said…
So many beautiful photos - took my breath away!!!
February 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Drew said…
I look out the window and think...dang, it's cold out there. You look out and find this beauty. Looks like I need to venture outdoors more!
March 18, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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