January’s Jewels
Found these on the branch of a streamside bush on the way up to Lake Blanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
There’s something kind of wonderful about winter crystals….
Hmm…I thought this last one was clearer than it appears to be now…even so, I think it’s a pretty crystal flower…..
I love this Scott – have something similar tucked away in drafts, but not as much snow ~ and your work is superb. Also especially enjoying your titles these days!! 🙂 ~ xRL
January 25, 2013 at 10:48 am
It is a bit of nature’s beauty, isn’t it, Robyn? Maybe we’ll get to see some of your similar shots, as well…. Thank you for the nice words…about the titles, too. 😉
January 27, 2013 at 1:36 pm
That’s unusual. I wonder what caused those crystals to grow like that. Water vapor from the stream, maybe?
January 25, 2013 at 10:57 am
That’s my guess, Allen…I have only seen them near streams, so far anyway….
January 27, 2013 at 1:37 pm
Very beautiful. Always fascinated me how crystals form into these wonderful shapes.
January 25, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Thank you, Adrian…and I’m with you on the fascination part…how curious that they form in such fashion.
January 27, 2013 at 1:38 pm
Nice!
January 25, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Thanks, Yvonne!
January 27, 2013 at 1:38 pm
pretty!
January 25, 2013 at 5:53 pm
Thank you, Marviiilous!
January 27, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Nicely done Scott.
January 25, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Thank you, Mike.
January 27, 2013 at 1:42 pm
I love ice crystals. Pity we rarely ever see them in my neck of the woods. On second thought… I’ll just enjoy your pictures. 😉
January 25, 2013 at 7:40 pm
Oh, there’s always that second thought when it comes to ice and snow…. I’m glad you enjoy the photos, Gunta. 🙂
January 27, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Wonderful shapes – those crystals.
I like the first photo the best – it’s probably because there’s more dark branch to highlight the crystal patterns.
January 26, 2013 at 5:41 am
I thought that one turned-out better than the other, Victoria…maybe it is that dark branch providing the contrast for the very light crystals….
January 27, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Great close-ups, Scott. Snow and ice crystals are captivating, aren’t they?
January 26, 2013 at 10:37 am
They sure are, Lois…thank you. 🙂
January 27, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Beautiful, Scott. I don’t think we could count the ways that ice reinvents itself.
January 27, 2013 at 1:45 pm
We’d get lost in our imaginations, Karen…thank you….
January 27, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Very nice captures Scott!
January 28, 2013 at 7:35 pm
Thank you, Terry.
January 29, 2013 at 6:22 am