Heimwehfluh 2 by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Feb 22, 2006

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The vista of the tower was great, but I continued my walk through the forest and I found here and there ice-crystals with a diameter up to 12 mm (about half an inch). These crystals must have had quite some time to grow, I've rarely seen crystals this large. Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 70 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (51)

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Apophis906

3:53AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Wow,they are so big, never seen them that big, what a shot. Wonderfull job here for sure.

Minbari

3:57AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Nice macro, love the crystals. Check this out, there are some beauties here. http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/photos/photos.htm

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Coppens

3:57AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Crikey, those are big 'uns! Marvelous capture altogether!

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Zacko

4:23AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

LOL! Everything you photograph, wheter its glaciers or crystals...you just have to capture bigger subjects than everyone else dont ya? LOL. Hard to tell how big they are when you dont have one of those red dots in it to give them a sense of scale, lol. If i saw a hiker hidden somewhere in there i would say that they are pretty darn big. #:oD Sweet macro buddy! Enjoy your day. #:O)

Ulyses

4:31AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

I am sure some of my fellows geologists, here at the Faculty of Science and Technology, will be delighted with this picture!!!!!. Very interesting and, of course, great capture!!.

ana-maria

4:46AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Excellent macro. Fantastic details. Superb!!!

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PeeWee05

4:50AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

How beautiful, similar to the build up in a freezer...

meissner

4:52AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

They're enormous! Well spotted, nice captured! Have a good day, J.C.!

vlaaitje

5:01AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

very impressive....

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nathalie06

5:03AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Fantastic this macro Jan-Carel, it realy seems Cristal, and not ice-one ! Never seen some formation of ice so big in this way. You've found a natural treasure my friend !!!!! Gorgious, I love that ! That reminds me the pieces of cristals of Giancarlo I've got in our house ;o)))) Have a wonderful day. Hugs. V

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oscilis

5:09AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

What a find! Zacko's remark made me laugh out loud and then I started to look for a red dot too. These crystals are beautiful.

froznlife42

5:11AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

I've never seen them that large. Holy Cow!!! What a terrific find!!!

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tallpindo

5:11AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

They look hexagonal which is rare for ice cubes. I think these are natural. Your camera has pointed out a rare quality of discovery.

Valerie-Ducom

5:13AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

What is in english or french "Heimwehfluh"? I like very much this natural texture and theses color.. excellent done my friend ;) good day and kiss

Chimeric_Imager

6:31AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

very interesting photo shot, grreat work

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DELMUR

7:27AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

same question that valou!wonderfull textures and so beautifull!

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Laelia

7:39AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Precious macro, JC these crystals suggest a lot of thinkings : jewel, fresh summer drink, art exhibition.. very great work, my friend!!

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Dynazty

8:16AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Awesome macro, them some big crystals....,,/_ Love it!!

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TwoPynts

8:27AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Some killer ice textures here, you better enter this in the forum challenge! ;]

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sharky_

8:53AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Very interesting crystals. Excellent. Aloha

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Punaguy

10:05AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Splendid find here JC...unique designs and color..must have taken a while to form this size..Nicely captured image! Aloha!

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Nath06

10:14AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Excellent macro!!! Bravo :)

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Chaos911

10:40AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

simply wonderful, one super piece of work!!! excellent!!!! :)

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Damia

12:10PM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Very cool! What a unique shape they have. I have never seen anything like this in person. Fascinating! :)

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jgkane

12:15PM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Lovely macro shot, Jan-Carel. Recently Glasgow was treated to a very localised thunderstorm, with the biggest bang that I can ever remember, followed by about 15 minutes of sustained hailstorm. The hail stones were much bigger than the broken glass from a car windscreen, and they just piled up outside. With poor New York city getting 27" / 35cm of snow the day or two before, I was glad when the hail eventually stopped. Regards, John.

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