Comments on 339/365: "Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas." ~ Henry Fordtag:ipernity.com,2024-03-28:comments/doc-28666241http://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/55/6F/290645.buddy.jpg2 more pictures in notes above ! :) The weather forecast said it would be cold this morning. REALLY COLD. They were right!! It was 14.5°F when we got up, and it was all I could do to force myself out the door into nature's freezer! But I simply HAD to see what happened to the frost when it was that cold, so I bundled up like little Randy in "A Christmas Story" and out I went with Molly at my side. She couldn't be happier in her thick double coat and had a grand time frolicking about while I marveled at the world around me. At first I didn't see anything all that special, but then I saw some boards with screws in them and could hardly believe my eyes!! The frost looked like miniature Christmas trees! So huge and detailed!! I knew I had only about 15 minutes before I would be forced to get back inside, but in the end, I refused to go back for 30 minutes because I was enjoying the beautiful frosty sights so much! I found many "furry" screws like the one above, frosty planks, twigs, and leaves. and even I found a mushroom in the grass that was looked like it was covered in diamonds! I saw so many cool frosty things that by the time I got back to the house, I was very glad that I forced myself to go out into the cold! You all would be snorting in laughter to see me sticking my feet, one at a time, into a hot sink of water to get the feeling back into my toes! :D :D Too funny!! :D Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Contrary to popular belief, Ford did not invent the automobile nor did he invent the assembly line. Ford however was the first to develop and manufacture the first automobile that many middle class Americans could afford to buy. In doing so, Ford converted the automobile from a relatively unknown invention into an innovation that would profoundly impact the landscape of the twentieth century. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. As owner of the Ford Motor Company, he became one of the richest and best-known people in the world. He is credited with "Fordism": mass production of inexpensive goods coupled with high wages for workers. Ford had a global vision, with consumerism as the key to peace. His intense commitment to systematically lowering costs resulted in many technical and business innovations, including a franchise system that put dealerships throughout most of North America and in major cities on six continents. Ford left most of his vast wealth to the Ford Foundation and arranged for his family to control the company permanently. Wiki: Henry Ford Explored on December 5, 2013. Highest placement, page 3.2024-03-28T08:52:10+00:00ipernity.comtiabunna has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-10:comment-284283132013-12-10T12:05:14+00:002013-12-10T12:05:14+00:00tiabunnahttp://www.ipernity.com/home/tiabunnatiabunna said:
That would have to be the best photo of ice crystals I've seen. An excellent macro which really brings back memories of colder times and places. :)
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ctofcsco has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-09:comment-284079112013-12-09T18:57:41+00:002013-12-09T18:57:41+00:00ctofcscohttp://www.ipernity.com/home/ctofcscoctofcsco said:
Thanks for sharing this world class image! Your work is a true masterpiece!
Seen in The Masters of Photography
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Stan Askew has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-07:comment-283478672013-12-07T17:07:40+00:002013-12-07T17:07:40+00:00Stan Askewhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/286607Stan Askew said:
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Ken Dies has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283330352013-12-06T23:44:08+00:002013-12-06T23:44:08+00:00Ken Dieshttp://www.ipernity.com/home/312859Ken Dies said:
Great macro of the frost with all the little crystals. You said it was cold at your place this morning at 14.5 F . Janet if you want cold come to my house, it was - 40.5 F this morning. Wife and I went for a long walk and took some hoar frost photos ( posted on my site) It was cold this morning but if you dress warm it is not all that bad. It was a beautiful sunny day.
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Keith Burton has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283245692013-12-06T17:49:19+00:002013-12-06T17:49:19+00:00Keith Burtonhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/keithburtonKeith Burton said:
Amazing..................the frost has turned a simple object into a work of art and you've captured it perfectly in such stunning detail. A great find and well worth freezing your toes off for!!
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Jenny McIntyre has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283243212013-12-06T17:42:53+00:002013-12-06T17:42:53+00:00Jenny McIntyrehttp://www.ipernity.com/home/jenny-mcintyreJenny McIntyre said:
This is an absolute stunner. The frost is a wonderful thing to capture and I never thought about screws etc. I did have a load of frost pictures when we had a hoar frost in 2010. I just have to wait now for the really cold days to get some pictures. Thank you Janet for such incredible pictures.
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╰☆☆June☆☆╮ has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283215972013-12-06T16:00:19+00:002013-12-06T16:00:19+00:00╰☆☆June☆☆╮http://www.ipernity.com/home/june_antill╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:
Excellent creation, well done;-) Your beautiful capture was seen in Stunning Shots on Black
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Chrissy has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283195572013-12-06T14:03:55+00:002013-12-06T14:03:55+00:00Chrissyhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/112400Chrissy said:
WOOOOOOW Wintwerwonderland! Look at the perfect ice-crystals *****
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Wierd Folkersma has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283193212013-12-06T13:44:58+00:002013-12-06T13:44:58+00:00Wierd Folkersmahttp://www.ipernity.com/home/wierdfolkersmaWierd Folkersma said:
Looks like a beautiful flower
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Blueman has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283192132013-12-06T13:40:43+00:002013-12-06T13:40:43+00:00Bluemanhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/bluemanBlueman said:
Super macro. congratulaions
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Fizgig has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283187292013-12-06T13:12:05+00:002013-12-06T13:12:05+00:00Fizgighttp://www.ipernity.com/home/fizgigFizgig said:
Fantastic macro!!
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Treasa Ui Cionaodha has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283159092013-12-06T10:24:48+00:002013-12-06T10:24:48+00:00Treasa Ui Cionaodhahttp://www.ipernity.com/home/tess.mckennaTreasa Ui Cionaodha said:
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Eunice Perkins has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283155652013-12-06T10:05:28+00:002013-12-06T10:05:28+00:00Eunice Perkinshttp://www.ipernity.com/home/seepeeEunice Perkins said:
Just like tinsel!! A dazzling image.
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Annemarie has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283142952013-12-06T08:55:32+00:002013-12-06T08:55:32+00:00Annemariehttp://www.ipernity.com/home/292913Annemarie said:
brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
happy weekend dear *-*
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Sami Serola (inactive) has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283138632013-12-06T08:22:36+00:002013-12-06T08:22:36+00:00Sami Serola (inactive)http://www.ipernity.com/home/serolaSami Serola (inactive) said:
Oh, it is a screw! =D What a marvelous discovery! And now it starts to be cold, even I admit it. But as Norwegians used to say, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing =P
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Pam J has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283126632013-12-06T06:55:03+00:002013-12-06T06:55:03+00:00Pam Jhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/pamjPam J said:
Absolutely breathtaking !
And the crystalline structure in the 2nd inset........ OHHHHHH MMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY !!!!!!
We have thick slick bitter cold (5F right now) ice.
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Julien Rappaport has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-06:comment-283118952013-12-06T05:56:11+00:002013-12-06T05:56:11+00:00Julien Rappaporthttp://www.ipernity.com/home/juliusJulien Rappaport said: