we were lucky to have a few blue sky days
starry nights
which means cold enough for ice crystals
to appear
winter blues and whites
in sunlight
enchanting
it has been warm this week
in the 40'sF
snow is melting
sometimes it rains, instead of snows
yesterday i saw a Steller Jay bathing in the pond
the day before sand fleas - they only appear when it is warm
and
the day before a mosquito
these beautiful crystals
don't whisper of spring
usually February
does not whisper of Spring
but this year
we are finding whispers of spring already
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Beautiful crystals !
ReplyDeleteWe still have a bit cold this winter.
Have a happy week´s end !
Tomás.
Are you ready for spring? I am finding this year I am content just letting Mother Nature do what she does. However, maybe in couple weeks I will have change my mind!
ReplyDeleteThose ice crystal photos are just amazing! You are truly talented!
ReplyDeleteHonestly just so truly beautiful, magical.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly detailed shots!
ReplyDeleteHere we're in a deep freeze at present.
Those ice crystals are simply amazing and you photograph them so beautifully. Close up, they remind me of fern. All gorgeous photos, you have captured the essence of winter!
ReplyDeleteYou get the most beautiful ice crystals there. Never seen them like yours.
ReplyDeleteWow - stunning macro shots!
ReplyDeleteSharing snapshots at Captured By Jade
Those ice crystals are amazing. It's been warm in the mountains of CO, too. No snow in the forecast, but winter isn't over yet!
ReplyDeleteJust marvellous, both the beauty of nature and you captures of it.
ReplyDeleteYour crystal captures are absolutely breathtaking! So much detail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the crystals! Haven't seen them here for some time, just rain.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous photos of ice crystals! Crystals are so beautiful that it’s worth visiting this blog only for that. The pale pearly blue sky is my favorite color. Abnormal winter is not only in your place. Our weather has been taken turning extremely cold and spring-like warmth. It feels comfortable in warm winter but not right.
ReplyDeleteYoko
les flocons et les cristaux sont féeriques!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment. We have had a pretty mild winter so far but if the forecast is right things are going to change next week and we can expect some frosts. Love your icy photos. Diane
ReplyDeleteEl invierno siempre nos deja estampas como estas, son preciosas
ReplyDeleteTaimie Hello!
ReplyDeleteHow do you feel?
I missed you, I have changed residence and movement was exhausting! :)
I wanted to see your work, these exceptional photos, exceptional !!!
Here in Valencia, it's hot today 70ºF !!!
No winter ...
All the best, you receive a big hug.
Your ice crystal photos always take my breath away!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love the way the crystals form and transform those branches.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a stunning collection of photos!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the frost you have in Montana! It is worth the cold for sure.
We are at 1º here this morning, with wind chill of -18º.
Next week is supposed to be in the 40's.
Such up and down weather this year.
I love the frosted branches, image 3.......a mosquito in winter doesn't sound so good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - thank you!
Enjoy your week,
Ruby
Such crisp photos of the crystals! The frosted branches in the sunlight must be special gifts. Your photos always surprises me. I am smiling!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots again ♥ We have had spring several times already and then it gets really cold again . A very strange year indeed.
ReplyDeleteWow - so gorgeous. Those ice crystals look like little lamps in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteFantastic sculptures !
ReplyDeleteThese are magical, Tammie. I always love your icy 'leaves'. The third shot with the silvery branches is so delightful.
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping warm. I suspect whatever your weather is doing now, winter probably isn't over for you!
(This year we had daffodils in December!)