The snow, close up…
Posted January 2, 2011 at 7:58 pm by Ian Byington
A new year's beauty...photo by Heather Callin (thanks!)
I love Heather Callin’s pictures – they always see to find a different perspective on the world. For this one, which she shot at Wolf Hollow where she volunteers, she remarked:
“I had a good day at Wolf Hollow. I was fascinated by what the cold temperature did to the outer layer of snow there….it seemed to crystallize it. The geometric patterns it formed, when viewed close-up, made it look like ice feathers covering the ground.
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Awww…thanks Ian. Yes, I still do find this world to be a wonder-filled place!
Nice photo! Thought I’d mention that what you’re seeing in this photo is hoar frost and can occur without snow being present. For backcountry skiers it is initially beautiful as the reflections of the crystals cause the snow to look extra sparkly and they make a twinkling sound when skiing in any kind of depth. Once that layer is buried by subsequent snowfalls it tends to form a very unstable layer that can be the cause of large avalanches. This is more common in the Rockies where they have colder temps and intermittent cold clearing periods between storms. You can search for more info and photos on these beautiful frosts!
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