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Monday 20 March 2023

One frosty morning

My morning routine which includes opening the blinds as I prepare for the day was more interesting recently because of what was happening outside. Over a period of ten minutes, I watched frost forming on the trees across the street and in the back yard. Hoarfrost is nature using her invisible paintbrush to whiten the world as moisture condenses directly to ice in freezing temperatures. My husband and I decided to walk early since the sun, which is gaining strength, would make quick work of the frost.


We stopped at a nearby, tree-lined street to see how the magic from Mother’s paintbrush had finished the scene just minutes prior.





Walking under the trees, the sun was already melting the ice and frosty bits fell around and on us. However, the blue sky background attempted to make every frosty molecule stand out before they melted away.





This scene near one of the homes drew my eye





as did the long frosty fingers on this tree.





At the boardwalk, our usual haunt, the air was still and the vegetation along the walkway had accumulated some of nature’s magic too.





Rose hips, which survived winter’s onslaught thus far, had frosty beards on the frost-ward side.  




   

My favourite photo of the day was the Queen Anne’s Lace which we enjoy in the fields and lining the walkways in summer and fall. How the skeletal remains of the plants survived post tropical storm Fiona and winter’s blast are amazing feats. Yet there they stand on this frosty morning, shadows of their former selves but beautiful nonetheless.





There is a lesson for us there!

48 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I've always loved hoar frost but have never actually watched it form. Lucky you -- you were in the right place at the right time! Beautiful photos, all of them.

Billie Jo said...

This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for bringing us along with you. What amazing pictures of Mother Nature's gifts!

John's Island said...

Hi Marie, Wow, I love this post. Every image is good but those first two are just outstanding. In the first image I can just see homes on the left side, so I’m thinking this must be a residential street. What an amazing scene. I hope you will go back to this spot and take another shot for us after all the leaves are out. Would love to see that. Then, the second image … this is an award winner for sure. Now you say that your favorite photo is the Queen Anne’s Lace. I definitely see why you said that and, yes, it is amazing what nature has done with those plants since Fiona. Yes, there is a lesson there, and, to me, it’s … never give up on nature! John

Celia said...

This is so amazing, thank you. I've never seen hoar frost form.

Hena Tayeb said...

Such absolutely beauty you have captured. There is something magical about snow covered branches.

Bill said...

Beautiful photos of the magical wonderland you live in.

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

Isn't it a treat to wake up to that? Your pictures are incredible. We had hoarfrost for almost a week at one point this winter when it was in the negative teens. Very beautiful.

baili said...

speechless and under the spell of glorious snowy views !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow your captures are breathtaking dear Marie .this is amazing how snowflake beautify the branches by embracing them
i imagine walking there while holding camera and noticing the promises of spring she makes through her little signs :)
i bet your land is about to wake and smile and then her laughter be loud and heard too far :)))
best wishes and hugs

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The hoarfrost is beautiful, I love the trees in the first image, the sky in the second image is gorgeous. Love these nature images. Take care, have a wonderful week!

Pam said...

Ice and snow on the trees is always pretty, however, for Nashville, we are glad that part is over. We had a terrible ice storm in Dec. that did a number on a lot of bushes and trees. Although, we have had flurries the last two days. Went from 80 last week, to around 40s this week. It was 22 when I woke this morn. Crazy, and today is the first day of spring...

Elephant's Child said...

How incredibly beautiful. Perfect timing for you and thank you so much for sharing the wonder, the beauty and the joy.

At Home In New Zealand said...

The delicate beauty of your first photo is amazing. Must have been incredible watching the hoar frost form - glad you were able to get out and enjoy it :)

NGS said...

I love how hoarfrost makes our neighborhood look like a magical place. Whenever I'm walking the dog in it, I make sure to tell her that it's like we're walking in a snow globe! It's really one of the best parts of winter.

Maebeme said...

Lovely photos! I don't mind rime or hoar frost - they make everything look magical.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s beautiful, and something that we never see in Sydney ❤️

The Furry Gnome said...

Just beautiful!

Linda d said...

Stunning Marie. Simply gorgeous.

I heard about this for the first time this year and I hope to see it one day.

Ruth Hiebert said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! Each picture is beautiful . We have been treated to some amazing hoar frost scene this winter. BTW, I'm back to blogging. I really missed my friends here.

Granny Sue said...

Amazing! The first photo made my jaw drop. What beauty.

Red said...

That was a great lesson in taking better hoarfrost photos. Well done. Creative.

Helen said...

Dear Marie, thank you for opening your curtains at just the right time and for making the decision to walk early. These are all sensationally magical images of Mother Nature's paintbrush at work.
I would just love to walk down that road beneath the frosted trees.

Anvilcloud said...

Good for you for appreciating that magical morning and getting out there. The first photo is a killer shot IMO.

William Kendall said...

Hoarfrost is rare, but beautiful when it happens.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Kudos to you and Rick for getting out to enjoy this beauty, Marie. People who don't have winter have no idea what they are missing.

DJan said...

I would see it occasionally in Colorado, but not here in the Pacific Northwest. It's so beautiful and you captured it perfectly. :-)

MARY G said...

Well done! We get this kind of hoar frost also, but I have never gone walking in it. Wow.

Debbie said...

oooooh these images are just gorgeous. i'm not sure i have ever seen anything like this or anything so beautiful!!

there is a lesson for sure!!

Lorrie said...

How intricate and delicate the hoarfrost is, transforming the branches and bushes. The Queen Anne's Lace flowers are gorgeous! What an amazing sight to see the frost forming.

HWIT BLOGG said...

Oh so frosty and beautiful! Some lovely pictures of a cold day...
Always nice visiting your blog :)
Titti

photowannabe said...

OH..OH..OH..
Spectacular!
The Queen Anne Lace is wonderful as are all of the photos.
That sapphire sky and the frosty branches is glorious.
Sue

The Happy Whisk said...

OMG!!!! These are brilliant and really, I see them hanging on walls. Stunning. Purely stunning. If you ever get into making calendars, I'll be among the first to buy. Stunning photos. Love winter and what it brings. And those lines of trees. Amazing.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos!
The magic of those trees in surreal.

DUTA said...

The tree-lined streets look indeed, magical!
The winter surviving plants (rose hips, Queen Anne's Lace) are quite a miracle!

Barwitzki said...

Wonderful walk. Gorgeous photos... thank you.
A pleasure to see and yes, I like winter, although I'm really waiting for spring now.
Many greetings to you. love your photos.

Lea said...

Beautiful Winter scenes!
Have a blessed day!

Stewart M said...

WOW! What great pictures. Its reasonable to say we dont get weather like that here - which is a bit of a shame really!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Eggs In My Pocket said...

How lovely each one of your frosty photos are! Such a lovely place to take a walk!

Tabor said...

How very cool. I think Ihave seen one hoar frost once in our area over the years. Such beautiful pictures.

peppylady (Dora) said...

It been a while I heard the term Queen Anne Lace.
Coffee is on and stay safe.
Coffee is on and stay safe.

Rose said...

These are so besutiful!

Catarina said...

Breathtaking scenery!!
Fairytale land.

Liz Hinds said...

Wow! How wonderful to watch it form!

margi said...

What a beauty! The first two images are outstanding!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

So interesting about the frost. I've never seen or heard anything like it. It looks so beautiful.

Ginnie Hart said...

You ave totally caught the magic of Mother Nature in these fabulous images, Marie. Whenever this happens here in the Netherlands, I KNOW I have entered a Winter Wonderland!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Wow, wonderful photography. The opening shot is breathtaking!

Down by the sea said...

Beautiful it looks so magical and cold! Sarah x

baili said...

hope and pray that all is fine at your side precious Marie !

in my thoughts and prays you are always!