Thursday, December 9, 2010

Frost-Hike



As I hiked in the cold, a miniature struggle was being played out at my feet. The air temperature was a brisk 26 degrees, but the cloudless sky allowed the sun to melt the light accumulation of snow into a fine mist. The invisible vapor was then refrozen, crystallizing on blades of grass. The delicate crystals glistened as I paused to photograph their beauty.



As I hiked onward, I had no way to know the scope of the epic battle taking place on the frozen lake ahead of me.

Continued in next post...


2 comments:

  1. These are beautifull pictures! It is always great to take a long walk in the country on the early december. The crisp air is revigorating. Tanks for sharing.

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