Comments on: The End of an Icicle http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/ A Fun-Loving Guide to the Natural World for Kids and Adults Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:58:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kenton and Rebecca http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3537 Kenton and Rebecca Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:17:07 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3537 Thanks Ted! We were astounded when we saw the crystals arrayed in that waterdrop. Much more mysterious than we would have supposed! Thanks Ted! We were astounded when we saw the crystals arrayed in that waterdrop. Much more mysterious than we would have supposed!

]]> By: Ted C. MacRae http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3536 Ted C. MacRae Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:46:04 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3536 You two amaze me with your continued ability to find new perspectives on things most of us never think to look at differently. A most incredible photograph! You two amaze me with your continued ability to find new perspectives on things most of us never think to look at differently.

A most incredible photograph!

]]> By: Kenton and Rebecca http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3511 Kenton and Rebecca Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:01:57 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3511 Hi MObugs, We know exactly what you mean about 'getting the right angle'. We love taking photos of ice and icicles, but to capture the 'sensation' can be really difficult, especially with those big ones. We want to get close to see the ridges and bubbles, and far away to see the size and overall flow. Photos aside, it's such a joy to have these wonders hanging in the winter -- swords for small children, mysterious formations for adults. What forces -- wind, particle, reflected sunlight -- conspire to give the icicle this curve or that strange projection? Amazing. Hi MObugs,

We know exactly what you mean about ‘getting the right angle’. We love taking photos of ice and icicles, but to capture the ’sensation’ can be really difficult, especially with those big ones. We want to get close to see the ridges and bubbles, and far away to see the size and overall flow. Photos aside, it’s such a joy to have these wonders hanging in the winter — swords for small children, mysterious formations for adults. What forces — wind, particle, reflected sunlight — conspire to give the icicle this curve or that strange projection? Amazing.

]]> By: Heidi Ahrens http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3503 Heidi Ahrens Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:28:57 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3503 On our daily walks my 3 1/2 year old always insist on stopping to lick a huge shunk of ice that formed from water dripping. Never really thought about it like you write in your article. Heidi Ahrens http://outdoorbaby.net On our daily walks my 3 1/2 year old always insist on stopping to lick a huge shunk of ice that formed from water dripping. Never really thought about it like you write in your article.

Heidi Ahrens http://outdoorbaby.net

]]> By: MObugs41 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3498 MObugs41 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:07:46 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3498 Beautiful picture. I have always been fascinated by icicles. The sheer size of some of them defy logic. We have one hanging from the eave at my office that is easily 15 feet long. It is breathtaking. I just can't seem to get the angle right for a picture that will do it justice. Why I never thought to look at them up close and personal I just don't know. I will have to remedy that. Beautiful picture. I have always been fascinated by icicles. The sheer size of some of them defy logic. We have one hanging from the eave at my office that is easily 15 feet long. It is breathtaking. I just can’t seem to get the angle right for a picture that will do it justice. Why I never thought to look at them up close and personal I just don’t know. I will have to remedy that.

]]> By: Kenton and Rebecca http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3472 Kenton and Rebecca Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:25:18 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3472 Hi Magnus, Yipee! Isn't it fun? It's so amazing to realize that we live in this world where we can appreciate sweeping vistas and the leg-joints of a caterpillar. As you say, beauty and mystery everywhere! Hi Magnus,

Yipee! Isn’t it fun? It’s so amazing to realize that we live in this world where we can appreciate sweeping vistas and the leg-joints of a caterpillar. As you say, beauty and mystery everywhere!

]]> By: Magnus http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3459 Magnus Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:25:20 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3459 Wow! Amazing photo and what a clear reminder of how beauty and mystery is always right there, waiting for us to recognize it! Now I want to go out and take pictures of small things! :D Wow! Amazing photo and what a clear reminder of how beauty and mystery is always right there, waiting for us to recognize it!

Now I want to go out and take pictures of small things! :D

]]> By: Kenton and Rebecca http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 Kenton and Rebecca Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:42:15 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3448 It's so cool! Each one is different, of course, with strange crystal formations magnified by the waterdroplets. If you get any great photos, send a copy our way! We adore you two =) It’s so cool! Each one is different, of course, with strange crystal formations magnified by the waterdroplets. If you get any great photos, send a copy our way!

We adore you two =)

]]> By: Ken Seguine http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/2010/02/22/the-end-of-an-icicle/comment-page-1/#comment-3447 Ken Seguine Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:22:50 +0000 http://www.wildaboutnatureblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3447 Oh I've got to go try this tomorrow. Oh I’ve got to go try this tomorrow.

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