Out the Window

Poor insulation has its advantages when it comes to photo ops. Not so much when it comes to staying warm in what is looking like the longest period of cold weather in 60 years.

[Diana]

That looks so much better than it sounds! Lovely patterns and bokeh.

[Yao RL]

It would not be comfy, but indeed, makes an interesting photo.

[Netkonnexion]

Nice one. Lovely patterns.

[Sharon Lee]

Dry cool

[eDorre]

Cool layers!

[Elizabeth]

Interesting abstract. Stay warm.

[Lesley Wright]

Great shot

[Issi Bannerman]

This makes for a great shot, but I totally understand why it's not a good sign when trying to stay warm.

[Andy Wood]

Great shot Taffy

[vonski]

Gorgeous photograph but I do sympathise with the cold windows. Currently having the same problems

[Kathy A]

Don’t you hate those cold wet windows, makes for a great shot though

[Casablanca]

That's a super shot. My windows do this too! But then letting air in through the gaps is healthier, I am sure!

[Joan Robillard]

Cool

[Dione Giorgio]

Terrific image. Great clarity and patterns.

[Mags]

Love the patterns and bokeh!

[Babs]

What a great pattern.

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful abstract Taffy - such a shame about the windows though! Keep warm!!

[Lee]

Super abstract shot.

[Steve Chappell]

Great shot

[Bob Maddock]

fantastic

[Frogger]

It makes a marvelous photograph, though. The bokeh of the background works well against the sharpness of the ice crystals.

[Merrelyn]

Fabulous abstract.

[Lou Ann]

We are in the first week of a record breaking cold spell too. My first thought was Gummy Worms when I saw this. Lol.

[Mallory]

Very cool abstract!

[Marij]

very nice

[Danette Thompson]

Beautifully photographed.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cool shot. I like it.

[Lois]

Chicago has received quite a load of cold and snow! Great image!

[gloria jones]

Neat abstract

[Lynda McG]

It does make a great abstract

[Kathy]

An interesting abstract. I would have guess to start that I was staring down at something rather than looking through it.

[carol white]

A super abstract effect

[Sally Ings]

Cool abstract

[Pat Knowles]

Well this could be condensation on our windows at the moment. Yours looks rather pretty. We have so much damp in this house at the moment I might take a photo of the damp on the carpet!!

[KV]

Sounds like it is crazy cold there... just curious... is it just the lighting or time of day to make the ice look so dark?

[Taffy]

@kvphoto I took the image in the evening so the ice was in silhouette to some extent. I think that's why it looks dark, along with the conversion to b&w. We were outside today and it wasn't as bad as I'd thought it would be -- but this weekend is when it is supposed to significantly drop. Good time to stay at home!

[Pyrrhula]

Great capture of the abstract patterns

[Ann H. LeFevre]

If there is such a thing as "textural shapes" these ice crystals would be it. Good shot- sort of a frozen version of an ink blot!

[Kathie]

Very interesting a creative.

[GaryW]

Great bokeh!

[Harry J Benson]

Nice abstract

[Jane Pittenger]

This is awesome but the cold sure doesn’t sound fun

[Rick]

Cool capture. Hope your heaters are all tuned up.

[RonM]

Random but not.