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05 February 2012

Frozen Fog

Ever wonder what happens when fog freezes?  Well, we get frost flowers! They're not the same frost flowers as those that show up south of here, typically on dittany (Cunila origanoides) and wingstem (Verbesina spp.), but they're beautiful and intriguing nonetheless.  I was lucky enough to be outside this morning at the right time, and below are some of the shots that I took.

Looking out over a foggy winter landscape.

Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)

Frost Aster (Aster pilosus) (that's really the common name!)

Frost Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)... okay, the common name of this one is really Eastern Cottonwood

Tall Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)

Canada Rye (Elymus canadensis)

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Hungarian Brome (Bromus inermis)

Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima)

A black-and-white shot

An obligatory Bootypants (Canis bootypantsii) photo
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8 comments:

  1. PeteFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Nice series of photos. I especially like the first and the last ones. I too noticed the frosty fields this morning, but I chose to stay in the car and keep warm. Thanks for braving the cold temperatures to capture these wonderful images.

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  2. Scott NamestnikFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks Pete. It really didn't seem that cold.

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  3. BethFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    It was a very unusual look to things when I woke up to this the other day. Everything just seemed washed of color. Beautiful in its own way!

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  4. Scott NamestnikFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Sure was, Beth.

    Any idea why even though I follow your blog I don't get your updates on my Google page?

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  5. abbyFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Wow, beautiful pictures!!

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  6. Scott NamestnikFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Thanks Abby!

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  7. Moraine Nature PreserveMarch 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I love bootypants. The cutest.

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  8. Scott NamestnikMarch 19, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    She doesn't look bad for a 15 year old dog, does she??

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