Hoar Frost: Funny Name, Delicate Images

A Blanket of Crystals On Every Surface

Major Jester

A clear sunny 17 degree morning revealed a wonderland of Hoar Frost, formed when the saturated air deposits ice crystals on surfaces that are below the freeze point.

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  • Linda Ann Nickerson2/1/2010

    Pretty photos!

  • Freida Thomas1/31/2010

    Absolutely beautiful pictures! We got snow in SC this weekend. Why haven't I made pictures??????? I don't know, but I should. Think I will. Thanks for sharing yours!

  • Major Jester1/30/2010

    It seems that even more folks will get to capture winter shots after the recent snows.

  • Randy Inman1/30/2010

    Very nice photos. I am going out later to take some of the snow we got nailed with.

  • Faith Draper1/27/2010

    Great photos - I'm dieing for a good snow so I can get some winter shots, seems what snow we've had I've had to work and couldn't get out before it was spoiled :(

  • Julia Bodeeb1/26/2010

    Beautiful pictures!

  • Marie Anne St. Jean1/25/2010

    I always thought hoar was an odd word. Beautiful photos, Major. I especially liked slides 4, 5 and 6.

  • katie frances1/24/2010

    Beautiful pictures. I love it when the trees look like this and now I know what it's called. Thanks for sharing. :)

  • Snidely Whiplash1/24/2010

    I love it when geologists get all existential... Nice pics Major.

  • Vincent Summers1/23/2010

    The best photo was the first closeup!

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