Frozen rain drops
Here are five views of frozen rain drops on leaves – three on mullein leaves, and two on oak leaves:
Mullein drops I
Mullein drops II
Mullein drop III
Oak drops
Oak drop
The surfaces of frozen drops can have interesting patterns – see Mullein drop III. In past years, I’ve seen ice crystals grow on drops, not this time, unfortunately. I don’t know what flattened the last oak drop – I like the look of it, though.
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Simple but so beautiful
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awesome š
Thanks, Joshi!
That is incredible!
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Your mention of mullein drops reminded me that people have used mullein as an active ingredient in cough drops:
http://www.herbology.com.au/mullein-natures-glorious-golden-spears/
I had no idea it was a medicinal herb, or that it grew in Australia. For me the attraction is the fine leaf details, and the fact it stays green through much of the winter. I missed your comment at first, it landed in spam for some reason.
I believe mullein is Eurasian but it has spread to other places. It is naturalized here in Texas, for example.
What wonderful observations. I especially love the Mulleine III
Thanks – with luck, I’ll capture a few more interesting icy drop surfaces this winter.
My favourite is the first image. They’re all gorgeous though!
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Great photos
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Beautiful…ššš
Fine selection.
Beautiful! Since the part of the world where I live is always hot and humid I have never actually see frost with own eyes. But your images kind of compensate for that.