This is another take on the Ice Mantis image, not as impressionistic but more to show the incredible beauty of this micro ice formation.
Which version do you prefer?
EOS 50D on Tripod
EF 100/2.8 Macro USM
f/8 @ 0.6 second, ISO 100
Processed in LRC
Jim, the details in the ice are wonderful, there’s so much microstructure that you’re showing off well.
Oh wow; I love this Jim, exactly for the details that @Mark_Seaver points out. They are striking and well captured. I wonder what caused them to form like that? Regardless, this made a great subject.
John, thanks for commenting! This from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center;
The rain is “supercooled” (still liquid) as it falls through the cold layer near the surface of the earth. When the supercooled, but still liquid, raindrops strike the ground or an object below freezing, they freeze on contact . The resulting coating of ice is commonly known as glaze .
I remember so clearly the night before listening to limbs break and trees fall in the wooded area surrounding our house. It was facinating yet scary at the same time. The next morning we were greated with this on the bushes in our yard;
The detail in the glaze hard to see with the naked eye, but becomes apparent when viewed with a macro lens.
As a result of this storm we were without power for seven days but the display of glaze that morning was amazing.
WOW! Both the image and the phenomenon. Stunning detail in the ice surface!
I don’t know if you’re into manipulation, but I’m wondering about having more canvas on the right side?
Thanks for the EP, much appreciated!
Jim, this is exceptional - and I love the second image of the perfectly ice-coated trees (enlarged to see the detail!)
A bit more DOF might have gotten front-to-back in clear focus, but fine as is.
Congrats on a great EP!
