Crystals
The fog from the night before created an elaborate lacy frost on the morning branches.
While South Dakota winters may have their “bite”.... we are also blessed with many delicate and beautiful moments where nature reveals her artistic grace.
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Ranald
Wonderful. That must have been one heck of a frost! Looks just like soap flakes. Great colour and selective focus.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Ranald. It was breathtaking. :0)
kmargetts
I agree with Ranald, this is beautiful
coffeetea
very beautiful! magic
micmac
Wow ! Lucky you ,it’s amazing and so beautiful on that blue sky .
Danielle Bain
this is so delicate and beautiful, its something you don’t see very often in Australia, except in the high country. great work!
MichelleR
This is breathtaking. Love this. It is fantastic.
John Wright
I love the color and lighting here. The formation of the crystals is really cool.
Nikki Trexel
wow, you have got some amazing crystal flakes…i don’t think i’ve ever seen that kind! great color in the sky too. beautiful image!!
Shannon Clough
Another beautiful shot!
dinghysailor1
a wonderful capture which looks so stunning against that blue of the sky too! lovely!
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Sensiworld
Wonderful capture ! Great contrast in colour.
dancinfreakshow
This is very lovely!!! I love to drive along the road when the trees are like this.
louisegreen
Beautiful
eseffpe
beautiful, that sky is gorgeous!
Paul Gitto
Perfect shot!
Stephen Maxwell
Very simple and very effective.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Stephen :0)
dc witmer
nice abstract feel to nature
Dawne Olson replied
thank you for checking it out!
Megan Dacy
Lovely contrast. This is really pretty.
Jody Johnson
this looks very similar to one of mine….check it out!
Leena Hedman
Brilliantly beautiful!
Nic Relton
Wow this is really cool!
TingyWende
Stunning!
ANNETTE HAGGER
stunning image, so beautfiul !
CraigsMom
Great detail.
Karen Stackpole
What a great close up. Wow is that what snow crystals look like. I dont get snow where I live in Australia, so dont get spoiled with the opportunities for these shots. Great work
Eva and Klaus ...
This MUST go to our favs immediately!!!!!!!!
Charlotte Jarvis
That’s amazing! I love this shot.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks… frosty mornings are pure magic!
Kim Bender
This is a great macro with a fantastic blue sky!!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Kim!
Leslie Wood
Amazing capture!!
Heather Nel
incredible beautiful … really kewl : )
Karen Checca
Congratulations on your Top10 feature! I love this shot and definitely voted for it! :) Karen
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you so much! I appreciate that vote and your kind words!
carpenter777
awesome
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks :0)
Fern Design
oo so beautiful.. ice can be so beautiful.. and yet dangerous.. wish it would always be this way.. lol
Dawne Olson replied
Yes I can vouch for that first hand! We’ve had quite a few ice related accidents this winter. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my work.
PeriRainPhotog
Beautiful and crisp.I love frost pictures
Sarah Pett-Noble
Fantastic!!! I wish we got frost like this, ours always turns to slush after a few hours!! Gorgeous image, instant fave. :o)
PatriciaLM
Oh Yes just beautiful Dawne … Your folio is awesome…. Patricia :-)
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks!! What a fantasticly encouraging comment!
x- pose
Instant fav, what a wonderful capture!!!!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks!
Vicki Ferrari
Beautiful image Dawne! Very ethereal!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you… I was just praying the wind wouldn’t sweep them all away before I was done getting it!
eltotton
What a cool shot. Love the color of the sky behind the ice crystals. I’ve seen many of these but have never gotten one this good. Love it.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks… its a favorite of mine as well…. not often to see the crystals this large and the wind was coming up as I was shooting it!
caitlinanne
pretty !
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