Ol’ Man Willow’s Got a Brand New Coat

Ol’ Man Willow’s Got a Brand New Coat January 15, 2015

So, it didn’t exactly snow last night. But I’m not sure it rimed, either. Or hoarfrosted, because there wasn’t much in the way of ice. It was more like feathering.

But whatever it did, it was gorgeous.

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See the “feathery” effect?
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Here’s a close-up.
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The “Halo” effect, on both tree and lens.
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Some people pay good money to have this done to their Christmas trees.
Just up the road from my office. Yes, I am lucky.
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Another close-up of “Winter’s Feathers.”
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A bit abstract? Maybe. But so am I.
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I like contrast in my images, so the red and white was great.
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The willow tree at the corner of our street. Go ahead. Click on it and check out the offensively hi-res and incredibly slow-loading version. I dare you. (But also, you’ve been warned.)

Attribution(s): Me.


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