Ice, Ice!! by beachzz
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These were the first icicles I'd ever seen in my life. My son was living in Truckee, California and I was visiting him one winter. What was really amazing to me was the fact that these damn things kept GROWING---they started out just an inch or two long and got this big before it got warmer and they started to melt. I'm sure those of you who live in snow country are probably laughing at me, but dang, I'm a southern Caliornia beach girl; snow's BIG news to me and icicles, well, they're a REALLY big deal!!
Comments (7)
durleybeachbum
They can be lethal ! Thankfully we rarely see any big ones here
beachsidelegs
They are beautiful and yes could be lethal if you stand under one a wonderful picture my friend I love them :)
Faemike55
Great capture it is fascinating to watch them grow
anahata.c
yeah, they grow with each drip of water down their surfaces. And yes, if they fall, they can injure or even kill someone, esp from high up. (In downtown Chicago, there are barriers on the sidewalk, when icicles form on high rises---to keep walkers from walking anywhere near their "spill zone". From 100 stories up, falling icicles are lethal weapons.) Your shot gives us beautiful white on top of deep orange, a very pleasing combination. A striking shot, Marilyn, with long verticals in contrast with the wall, roofline, etc. (And I'm amazed that this was your "first time": I forget you came from a completely different world than I did. I can't imagine a year without icicles.)
bakapo
yup, here in Massachusetts we can get them so large you can't open the door. :) this is a nice shot of them.
blinkings
WOW they are amazing, and not a thing I EVER see around here!
MrsRatbag
They are a rarity here, but not unknown. I love them!