found along an icy path

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found along an icy path

January 21, 2013 by Cynthia

I only had to hop one fence, calm down one startled rabbit, and wade hip-deep through one muddy grove to reach the graveled path leading up to the power station. I had visited this area before and was curious what this season held for viewing. For the most part, I kept my camera aimed high hoping to catch sight of the hawk I’d seen before but then at some point I realized I should watch my footing on the icy rocks. I glanced down and this is what I saw.

In one small area ice sheets stretched. In some places water bubbled beneath the surface. Rocks and leaves were enveloped by sheer winter wraps. Later at home I played around a bit with the lighting. Revealed were bright stars in a dark sky and stained glass perfect for an outdoor cathedral.

One day later my hands are still cold from that impromptu icy shoot. But I think the numbness was worth it.

Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road | Tagged colors, ice, imagination, Inspiration, landscape, lighting, nature, nature photography, outdoors, seasons, water, winter, Woburn | 11 Comments

11 Responses

on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply steve's pictures

A few of these have the feel of Monet’s Water Lilies. I love them.
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Elizabeth

So beautiful, Cynthia! Many thanks for this.
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Steven Jackson

Wonderful images. I’m certain that it was worth a “little numbness” to make these. :-0
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply mikeosbornphoto

Lovely find and captures, Cynthia.
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply southbyse

Your images make an overcast day winter day mysterious and beautiful!
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply hank kellner

You have an eye for the unusual, Cynthia. The first four images are especially compelling.
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply robstewart1

Beautiful abstract shots – well done!
on January 21, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Jerry Stolarski

You and ice make a beautiful pair.
on January 22, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Lin A. Nulman

Whoa.
on January 22, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Lynne Ayers

I love these abstract images – beautiful framing.
on January 28, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply drawandshoot

Cynthia, what a gorgeous set. The magic of ice in all its formations.
Love the colours.