Nature creates the most intricate artwork, and the only way to capture and preserve it is with photography. For me, it’s (almost always) about the water, and winter, by far, creates some of the most breath-taking sculptures using that element. They’re fleeting and transient—with the slightest breeze or temperature fluctuation capable of obliterating them.
The image above is one of soft rime. Earlier that morning, shining a flashlight ahead of me, I watched with interest as freezing fog streamed through the beam of light. Droplets like this, under the right conditions, can freeze upon contact with surfaces at subzero temperatures creating opaque structures of brittle, interlocking ice crystals.
On any other morning, this was a clump of horsehair snagged in a barbed wire fence. But on this particular day, it became an ornate, delicate thing of beauty.
it's (almost always) about the water... 
Absolutely amazing images….i’m impressed with your ability to get up
early enough and in the freezing cold, and take images….a true artist 🙂
Thank you! I’ll have to post a review of the incredible hand warmer “pouch” a good friend gave me after noticing how cold my hands got.
Your picture is quite spectacular.You are encouraging us to look at even the smallest wonders nature creates. Because of my growing cateracs I see wonderful colorful Christmas lights. A positive for me as the cateracs slowly diminishes my sight.Creations that the normal eye does not see. Thank you for the lovely picture.
This looks wonderful! Beautiful patterns and symmetry. I’m envious of your weather conditions.
So far we haven’t had any frost, only had rain and more rain.
love these images!
Thank you so much!
Incredible! (and only for sensitive viewers – heh!)