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Frost on a willow at Martis Creek, photo by Bill Stevenson
17 Feb Through the Lens: Frozen Over
Frost is winter’s most delicate—and arguably beautiful—sign. From intricate patterns upon smooth surfaces to a light sheen on grass and trees, it reminds us that winter’s grandeur is as appealing on a small scale as it is in a heavy snow atop a mountain.
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Meadows near Spooner Lake, photo by Martin Gollery
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Rime-covered rocks and trees on Donner Summit, photo by Ryan Salm
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Ice crystals on a window, photo by Grant Gunderson
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Frost-covered rock at Prosser Reservoir, photo by Scott Thompson
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