A morning walk revealed some rare treasures - frost flowers. They only occur the morning after a hard freeze when there's recently been rain. The moisture in certain plant stems oozes out and forms delightful, delicate, spiraling ice crystals. They remind me of ribbon candy or frosting flowers on a cake. These were found on Dittany, which grows along our driveway and the county road we live on. I have seen huge ones along the river on large weeds growing there. They look like fairy castles. So ephemeral, they melt away as soon as the sun touches them, so you have to be an early bird to see them. The slightest touch shatters them; even breathing on them can melt the edges.
Nothing can improve on Nature's beauty. But we try... Here is a collage I did featuring paste paper gingko leaves, doilies and lace papers.
Thanks for sharing my morning treasures! I hope you find some unexpected delights in your day!
Heidi
No comments:
Post a Comment