Flare & Ice

Ah, sun at last! I was beginning to think we'd never see it again but not only is the sun shining bright this morning but everything was glistening with a coating of ice so I stopped on my way home this morning and shot a few flare shots for the theme. It was only -6 degrees when I shot this...it's way up to 0 as I write this!!

[Dorrena Ortega]

I like it! Very dramatic. Nicely done.

[Emeraldboots]

So beautiful and you have captured the moment really well.

[Starfisher]

Verry nice Paula its like ligt in the branches on the tree...

[Jennifer B.]

I love it! Makes me wish for ice around here. OK, not really. :)

[Peggy Sirk]

Beautiful! The colors are amazing!

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Wonderful title and photo! Stay warm.

[Lynn M. Watson]

Lovely shot . . . I'd love to see some sun shining on our ice!

[Jonna]

This is somewhat stark and lonely feeling, but oh so beautiful... It's very dramatic... Love the flare!!!

[Carly jean]

Beautiful, Paula!

[Robin]

Another fabulous shot, Paula. So stark and bare but beautiful as well.

[stephanie dp]

fantastic!

[robinwarner]

this is genius. love it

[Rick Schies]

Spectacular.

[elkehochban]

Love it! Very stark and dramatic!

[PhotoButton - Siv]

Fantastic!

[Hilary Shearing]

Such a striking shot.

[molizard]

Very pretty! I wish the sun would come out so I can try this flare thing everybody else is doing :(

[josh james]

great shot!

[Katrina Cristy]

That is an amazing shot! I love how the flare is peeking between the tree. I can't even imagine what -6degrees feels like! Wow! Brrrrr!

[Paula Fontanini]

@jjsooner Careful what you wish for Jennifer, you just might get it!! :) Actually this was one of those mornings where everything was coated with heavy frost but for some reason this tree was actually covered in ice. We never got freezing rain and the roads were only snow packed so it wasn't all that bad. It was just great to FINALLY see the sun this week!

[Paula Fontanini]

@dmortega @jillpearce @starfisher @peggysirk @bribuccigrossi @lynnmwatson @jonna @girlie @camarobabe @mixiewing @molizard @timandelke @digitalrn Thank you all for your nice comments....it was a beautiful morning BUT too darn cold to spend much time out looking for flare so when I saw this tree I made a quick decision to shoot and go home! I was about to give up ever seeing the sun before the flare theme ended!! Hang in ther molizard, maybe tomorrow will be your turn for some sun! :)

[Jennifer B.]

@bluemoon Oh, I know! We've had devastating ice storms here in 2007 and in Jan of this year. I don't want any more of that! It is beautiful, but so destructive. I need to get a good pic at some of our damaged trees. They are so sad yet beautiful because they survived.
And thunder snow is fascinating when it happens!

[wendy chapman]

Lovely shot Paula. I like the off center trees and your flare is great. We are having a proper winter aren't we. BTW you have two photos in the top 20! Congratulations!

[Marna]

One of your best Paula! Love it!

[April Resa]

Beautiful shot!

[Sheri Peterson]

Gorgeous photo, and a perfect catch of the flare.

[Barb Smith]

Love the flare. Looks so wintry and cold and beautiful. Another great shot.

[Susan McIntyre]

This is a spectacular shot for the theme and for the winter. It is so stark and beautiful. I love it.

[Kirsty .P]

Wow,stunning!

[Paula Fontanini]

@kirsty @omabluebird @barbsmith @petersonsheri @aprilrss @juhlin Thank you all for your nice compliments....it makes all the frozen fingers & toes to get this picture worthwhile! :)

[Paula Fontanini]

@wac Thank you Wendy! It's actually kind of embarrassing since I''ve seen a lot more deserving photos than mine to hold those 2 spots but I'm extremely flattered and tickled pink that's for sure! :)

[Mari]

+1 Fav

[Marinade Spatula]

Such a beautiful tree shot - wonderful flare that totally works with the picture.