Friday afternoon Mark and I walked along the brook that flows into the tidal stream behind our home. The little brook was frozen over in most places and we walked along the edge of it.
I spotted many little ice formations along the way. Mark is very patient with me as I tend to stop constantly and snap photos!
In the prior photo as well as this one I actually got down as far as I could and snapped away. The ice drops were suspended under a layer of ice. The water was burbling away under its protective coating.
Friday afternoon Mark and I walked along the brook that flows into the tidal stream behind our home. The little brook was frozen over in most places and we walked along the edge of it. 
I spotted many little ice formations along the way. Mark is very patient with me as I tend to stop constantly and snap photos! 
In the prior photo as well as this one I actually got down as far as I could and snapped away. The ice drops were suspended under a layer of ice. The water was burbling away under its protective coating.
I was delighted to find an ice covered heart-shaped rock in an open spot in the brook. Perfect for the upcoming holiday!
These rocks seemed to be suspended in mid- air! We had a wonderful afternoon walk among the trees bordering the stream and then hiked back along the power line and then back home. It was a nice afternoon to be outside even though the temperature was in the lower 20s but the sunshine and beautiful blue sky made it bearable. 
19 comments:
Beautiful pictures, Cheryl... I love that last one with the little rocks sitting above the ice.
Neat ice formations... Does the brook EVER totally freeze over???
Beautiful pictures, Cheryl..
Hugs,
Betsy
lovely photos, don't fall in. it looks very cold but beautiful.
If I could be with you to witness all these wonders, I must be the most happiest man.
Great pictures and I felt as though I were walking with you.
Have a happy Sunday my friend, and many more happy walks....:-) Hugs
The ice formations are so beautiful and you are fortunate that Mark is patient while you take pictures. I wont mention names but I know someone who isn't. :)
Thanks for the birthday greeting!!
I'm glad you were able to get out and have a good hike. The pictures of the ice formations are absolutely fantastic!
Hello Cheryl
Take time - great title for that post, it makes me wonder how cold it has to be and long in time it takes for all those icicles etc to form. Quite nice here today 30c/about 85f so I've been wandering around in shorts and tshirt with not one pair of shoes to be seen lol
Also a nudge for me to take the time to say thank you for all your comments recently. Some days I visit others I read in my reader but somehow I've not taken the time recently to say hello and make a comment. I've really liked your winter posts, letting me know how life is lived in another community and a different climate
I promise it won't be so long before I drop back in to say Hello
Take care
Cathy
Wow, you get a glimpse of how thick the ice is onto of the brook. The rocks do look like they're suspending in mid-air :). The snow is slowly melting. I bet you will find many more fascinating snow melting process as the season changes to spring.
Nice pixs of the ice and its so crystal clear. What a great formation like inverted mushrooms. TQ
Wow, your place is near to a tidal stream. I love to observe creatures and animals living around tidal stream....interesting!
We got buried under 12 inches of snow. The pet water dish is the only thing with water to drink outside. Everything else is frozen. The animals and birds, especially, love to come and drink from it. The electric doesn't cost hardly anything.
Great photos, as usual, Cheryl. Love those ice formations you discovered. I've never seen anything like that "in person," I don't think.
Hi Cheryl, Holy Smoke! Your pics are spectacular! OUTSTANDING!
I love the last pic, for a moment thought they mushrooms, ha ha.
Cheryl, looking atyour well taken, creative, imaginative shots like looking at Nat. Geographic.
You are good!
But I sure admire your creativity.
Most people take pictures.
YOU? You create pictures....yours more like art, and I can even feel the cold of Winter looking at them.
Cheryl, you one of a kind...have a nice day, stay young and keep a song in your heart, Lee.
Oh, Cheryl, these are so pretty. You did a great job with the ice formations. James likes to take those kinds of pictures too. I think Mark is a better spouse than I am. I can get very inpatient with all of stopping and clicking. That's so neat about the water burbling while under ice. I love nature sometimes. These are just beautiful. :)
Vicki
What wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing.
Great shots of the ice formations!! I for one am thankful your husband is patient when you take your walks, we are benefiting from your photo eye!!!
Betsy: The brook flows most of the time I've noticed. We don't walk on the surface but stay to the sides to be cautious! But the beauty of winter is there to be discovered and I've learned to slow down and appreciate it.
Lin: I don't want to find out how cold that water is! What I used to pass off as "just ice" is something so unique, now that I've slowed down to enjoy!
rainfield61: I think that you would really enjoy going along on one of my "excursions" in the snow. There is much beauty there under the peaceful white blanket of snow.
Bernie: Glad you enjoyed "walking along with me". I will have more walks to share with you I'm sure!
James: Yes, I am so lucky that Mark doesn't mind waiting around while I snap away. He is the one who introduced me to "take life a bit slowly and enjoy" so I don't think he really minds waiting. I looked up from snapping photos to see Mark and Buddy patiently waiting on a tree stump, now thats a photo I should have taken!
George: Glad you enjoyed the walk and the ice. I have more photos to share in another post soon.
Cathy: Delighted you came by. I am pleased to be able to share "my life" here, in a different climate, time zone, etc. I have so enjoyed reading others blogs and learning of all that is out there in the big world. Please come by again. Have a lovely week.
Rose Belle: We have such amazing seasons here and it is fun to watch and wait for the green to return in the spring and then to wait for the leaves to change color and then onto winter. I am looking forward to watching the brook unthaw soon I hope! I am ready for spring.
Bananaz: Welcome and thanks for leaving your comment. Its amazing how differently we can look at something and see something "else".
Please come by again!
Pete: I am fortunate to be near the tidal stream. We have ducks of all kinds here, blue heron, an occasional mink, deer and other little critters.
Abraham Lincoln: A foot of snow! Hope it melts soon for you. I must look into a water bowl for the animals.
Aunt Jean: Bring your snowshoes and I will show you all the "hidden treasures" around the brook!
Uncle Lee: Thank you so much for the lovely compliments. I am just an amateur with a small point and shoot camera. I take photos of what just happens to catch my eye. I am pleased that you enjoy my posts and your compliments flatter me indeed! Have a wonderful week!
Lucy the Cat: Thanks! So glad you enjoyed some nature photos. I worry that people might get bored after awhile of my winter photos. Its easier for me to take photos than to write, therefore I love to share my photos. Hope you all are well!
Patty: Thank you. Glad you enjoyed them. Stay warm!
Techno Babe: Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I appreciate it very much. I enjoy sharing nature!
I love the ice formation, the first one is exquisite. How do they form? was the temperate up causing the snow to melt, and then freeze again?
I hope you are not freezing as the news reports here on TV.
dear cheryl
congrats for all your awards that you got. hope you get many more as you keep posting here.
and these pictures are mind blowing.
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