This morning, everything was candy-coated with a layer of ice. I decided to take some pictures after I saw how pretty the holly bushes outside our front door were looking...
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And then, I discovered that the ice on the holly leaves had actually made perfect little crystal-like molds of each leaf. I tried photographing them in my hand, but it was not doing them justice.
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I decided to gather several of them and brought them inside to photograph as quickly as I could! I love how glassy and delicate they look.
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After the first few pictures, I put them in the freezer so that I could extend my photographing time. When I took them out again, they were all frosty and beautiful in a new way. I tried to capture this and thought they looked quite smashing in black and white.
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According to the Lizzard, the ice storm has made its way to New York today. Be safe, everyone!
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
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