Early in the morning during the last few days, hoarfrost has created stunning artistry by placing tiny ice needles on the plants and leaves.
However, hoarfrosts magic quickly disappears as the sun rises in the sky.
Hoarfrost is a type of feathery frost that forms as a result of specific climatic conditions prevailing at the time.
Once the hoarfrost disappears the residue left often leaves even more small gems to see and admire.
Postscript
Winter crept in overnight
Is the 5th photo mint?
ReplyDeleteIt's Nepeta - Catmint, so yes it is mint but were you were thinking that it might be the herb.
DeleteOMG Rosemary - these photos are spectacular! Magnificent mermaid statue, the spider web like a diamond necklace, the oak and beech(?) leaves gorgeous - the oaks similar to the huge piles Bob is raking daily now in our garden! No hoar frost or snow here. The fir tree needs no additional ornaments - perfection by Nature for sure.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the beauty X
The thick snow overnight was indeed an unexpected surprise this morning, and it appears to been very local to our area. Thank you for your very kind comment Mary re: the photosX
DeleteI love hoar frost! You got some fabulous photos of both the frost and the melted droplets! That spider web is particularly awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat spiders web would make a magnificent necklace. Imagine if those droplets were diamonds.
DeleteI've been out enjoying similar beauty this morning. No snow here so far.
ReplyDeleteMy son and his wife were staying with us from your area, and I was very concerned for them when they set off down our drive after lunch to travel along our quiet virgin snow road. However, they have just let us know that they have arrived home safely. The snow today was very localised, once they left the Cotswolds behind and headed towards Oxford there were no signs of snow at all.
DeleteMinus 10 tonight. A while back I got really interested in Fractals and mathematical self similarity in nature which astonished me as to how precise it is in its creation. Although I'm not religious the deeper you go into something like that the more ordered and contained it gets, always following set rules, instead of being completely random occurrence, as it sometimes appears. Nice frosty images.
ReplyDeleteMinus 10 sounds very cold - keep warm. Hoarfrost does appear to be showing mathematical self similarity in nature as it mainly tends to resemble ferns and feathers.
DeleteOne Christmas Eve a hoar frost developed in the evening. Coupled with the outdoor Christmas lights the effect was magical. We stood on our doorstep in awe, as did many other neighbours. We wished each other Merry Christmas and felt the goodwill al around.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you also managed to capture those memories with your camera?
DeleteDear Rosemary - These are gorgeous photos of hoarfrost in your garden. I'm sure you were out early to take them, before the sun melted the frost away.
ReplyDeleteI did go out as soon as I saw it, apart from the hoarfrost that was in the shade it quickly vanished.
DeleteNo image better illustrates the lyrical term jewelled gossamer threads, dear Rosemary! Everything looks so beautiful and I love how the ovoid leaves all become fat Lamb's-ears just begging to be touched.
ReplyDeleteSadly the gossamer threads were fleeting as were the Lamb's-ears begging to be touched.
DeleteThese are beautifully taken.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly William
DeleteThe overnight snow is looking lovely for me.
ReplyDeleteThe hoarfrost, that looks very attractive but have never heard of it before.
Frost, particular hoarfrost is a relatively rare occurrence in Tasmania, but some areas are apparently more prone to it.
DeleteThat is all so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFleeting but once seen never forgotten.
DeleteIt certainly did creep in overnight Rosemary. I had never heard of hoarfrost, I've seen it but didn't know it had a specific name. It does create beauty.
ReplyDeleteHave you got snow now too Polly?
DeleteHoarfrost and dewdrops, how magically beautiful! Your starting the day early was really paid off, Rosemary, on these breathtaking shots. Hoarfrost is new English word to me. I had known only “frost”. First snow of the season must be exciting. In my part of the world, Arctic cold wave is forecasted ahead.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Dear Yoko - the overnight snow took us by complete surprise, no snow had been forecast for this area. I hope that your Arctic cold wave is not severe.
DeleteWhat gorgeous photos Rosemary. I have seen hoarfrost but did not know that was its name. We used to get frost here at our place, but alas not for about ten years (global warming?). The last photo is stunning, a definite Christmas tree look.
ReplyDeleteHoarfrost is when you see a defined needle, fern, or featherlike pattern unlike ordinary frost. Our garden fir tree does appear to be resembling a Christmas tree currently - I was tempted to decorate it with some Christmas baubles.
DeleteHoarfrost transforms the landscape like nothing else. Imagine - there are silly people who think tropical climates are best!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy living in a temperate climate. I love our spring, summer and autumn and appreciate winters beauty. I would not like to live somewhere that is constantly hot and humid.
DeleteDear Rosemary, one photograph more beautiful than the next. And oh my, that gorgeous necklace. Nature does outshine.
ReplyDeleteDear Gina - I can imagine that spiders web inspiring a jeweller. However, utimately it would probably be imposssible to recreate one as beautiful as natures own.
DeleteBeautiful shots, like a fairyland .
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you Jane.
DeleteDear Rosemary, thank you for these stunning photos! I fell utterly in love with more than one - but on the top stands "nature's jewels" - the spider web.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a Merry Christmas! Britta
Dear Britta - the spiders web is a piece of natures magic.
DeleteYour pictures are like a Christmas Wonderland :) So beautiful! We have had some cold days here but now the degrees are higher and the snow is melting...just before Christmas of course!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week & take care :)
Titti