Ice Sculptures in Nature

with all the wave action from the lake and colder temperatures these sculptures emerge

It’s been an unusually warm winter but we’ve had a few colder days and when the waves from the lake hit the shoreline and the trees these lovely ice formations take place.

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Water, Water Everywhere – January 30, 2023

thanks to Jez for hosting Water, water everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/01/30/rippled-sunshine-water-water-everywhere-163/

Icy Shoreline

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Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Whitish

….thanks to Sue W. and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/01/07/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-whitish/

“Never use pure white; it doesn’t exist in nature.” ~ Aldro T. Hibbard,

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Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Curiosities

….thanks to Sue W. and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2022/12/21/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-curiosities/

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Ice formations at the edge of the lake
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A warty pumpkin
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An unusual chair at the V&A, London
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The infamous Capybara that escaped in the spring of 2016 – they were on the lam for more than a month before being found
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The largest rodent in the world at High Park Zoo – twice the size of the beaver
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A curious steer trying to eat my phone
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A natural structure at Hopewell Rocks, NB
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A colourful terrarium in the foyer of a fashion warehouse

CFFC – Reminds You of Nature’s Beauty

….thanks to Cee for this week’s Fun Foto Challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2022/08/02/cffc-reminds-you-of-natures-beauty/

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Water, Water Everywhere – March 7, 2022

thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/03/07/swan-water-water-everywhere-116/

As the temperatures rise, the ice on the pond is melting to reveal water below. After today’s rain and yesterday’s balmy temperatures most of this ice will have melted.

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Whatsoever is Lovely – Week 7

….thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Whatsoever is Lovely https://xingfumama.blog/2022/02/27/whatsoever-is-lovely-challenge-2022-week-7-2/

Treating myself to a beautiful bunch of pink tulips…..

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Taking in the beauty of nature’s ice sculptures…..

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The promise of spring as the snow begins to melt in the parks…….

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