Sunday, March 7, 2010

Hoar Frost/ Macro Monday

Hoar frost on dried flower

Sometimes super-saturated air lands on something very cold - such as this plant - and freezes quickly, to form crystals. I was lucky enough to capture this just as the sun hit it and before the crystals melted.

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17 comments:

  1. JanMarch 8, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is outstanding. Great macro for today.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Great detail in this macro.

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  3. cieldequimperMarch 8, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    Very pretty macro.

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  4. JayMarch 8, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    BRRR! Looks pretty darned cold!

    We had minus temperatures again last night, and we have heavy frost and ice again this morning, but I'm not going out there till it's gone. No, not even for Macro Monday! LOL!

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  5. ColleenMarch 8, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    My sister was just telling me about the hoar frost in Alaska. Now I get to see it up close! Beautiful photo!

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  6. RoseMarch 8, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    This is a fantastic shot!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaMarch 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Your picture is amazing, congratulations!Wonderful macro!
    Léia

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  8. HelenaMarch 8, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    This is gorgeous! The detail in the ice crystals is really amazing.

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  9. DarlaMarch 8, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful. The ice looks just like lace.

    Darla

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  10. AmandaMarch 8, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    That is so cool! Great job!

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  11. PaulieMarch 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    'Tis beautiful indeed!

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  12. MichelleMarch 8, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Wow, wow, wow!

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  13. happily retired galMarch 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Amazing macro view of something I've never seen in person. Hoar frost doesn't happen where I live. This is beautiful. Nifty ruby 'bug' for Ruby Tuesday too ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,
    Small Reflections

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  14. Craver ViiMarch 8, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Very nice. I know my neighbors laugh at me when they see me taking those kinds of pics (not as good as yours) and I hold my breath for a long time... then let it all out after the shooting sequence.

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  15. JamaMarch 9, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    wow! simply stunning photography!

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  16. kayerjMarch 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    spectacular!

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  17. AndreeMarch 9, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    oh this is breathtaking! Simply fantastic! I'm glad you got this shot.

    Andree's Macro Monday: Rose Hips

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