One of the positive aspects of cold weather is the creation
of frost formations. Conditions are best
when the soil surface is saturated with water and humidity levels are
high. Cold nighttime temperatures
combined with plenty of moisture can create some wonderful works of ice art.
Water wicking up the grass blade has been transformed into
impressive crystalline rods. These
structures are incredibly fragile. The
slightest touch could cause them all to shatter. In one case, the warmth of my breath melted
everything before I could capture a shot.
Grounded leaves take on a new brilliance when decorated by
the sharp angled ice crystals.
It looks like the ice crystals are trying to mimic the
pappus on these boneset seeds.
These crystals all formed in the span of one cold
night. Rising daytime temperatures
quickly put an end to their existence.
What an amazing collection of crystalline structures. This is another one of those wonders that can
not be experienced from a standing position.
I know many people who will not put their faces close to the
ground. If I want them to see something,
I have to lift the object to their eye level.
Even then some will shy away.
There are so many small things that are such a joy to view. It’s a shame people won’t make the effort to
see them.
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