I am absolutely, head over heels captivated by these ice formations. I'm no geologist but I see a lot of how some of the mountains, hills, etc. may have been originally formed as the crust of the earth moved around. Of course the rock doesn't melt again and so some of it is washed away by wind and water, and large pieces fall off and dirt blows in to fill in underneath. Ice, of course, is just temporary. I'm not certain, but my guess is that we get more and better ice formations on the Great Salt Lake because the high salt content means the water must get even colder to freeze and so it also melts sooner, then moves because of wind and the water moving under the ice and then refreezing very quickly when it hits the right temperature. Those are just my theories - I'd love to hear yours, especially if you really know.
This shot is much more for interest in the movement and action of these formations than for it's artistry. I have some coming up in the next few days that I am more excited about artistically.
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I have no clue about this, but it is absolutely beautiful! :)
Yes, very beautiful!
Fantastic shot!!! Salut!!!
Francesc, http://balapertotarreu.blogspot.com
Nice images, I still wish I had stopped a few weeks ago and taken someof these images myself.
I'm no wizzkid eighter but your theory is right on this one. Even warm water freezes over faster in a special tempeture/wind factor. Don't know the exact thing about it but saw an espisode of Mythbusters ones when they talked about it.
Photograpicly speaking LUF IT.
Oh and about me latest post no texture was used here Scott, I just over exposed it before I took the shot and the concreet was just as you saw it. Just so you know, ;0
Hugs and happy week my friend
Dagmar
its beautiful, and i did not know that about salt water. keep them coming, can't wait to see what is next
I think this is quite artistic. At least I really like it.
I'm with you Scott. Love those ice formations and I thank you for allowing me to enjoy them from the comfort of warm California.
This is a fantastic shot Scott!
Mother nature is truly amazing in her artwork.
I've never seen ice like it. It makes such delicate sculptures along those edges.
My first thought: It must make for VERY awkward figure skating. LOL!
This is pretty! I love that colour of blue!
This is a great shot - and pretty artistic, actually. If you could have stood somewhere to show this line as a diagonal it would create more impact, if that's what you're going for. I personally love the colors and textures here. Well done.
Queste foto sono eccezionali! Complimenti Ciao Cri
Wow, this shot is like one of those optical illusions and can be interpreted in a multitude of ways.
Congats on a thought provoking image!
You're right, these are cool and you've done a fantastic job photographing them.
A very nice shot Scott....
well done.
Greetings, Joop
Spectacular ice movements are always picturesque.
Great shot of the ice, uplifted!
Amazing photo Scott !!!
Greetings
Scott, I love you wonderful photos and the story befind them. Thank you for sharing. As Ever, Martymom
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