Comment from bpellephoto
Right or wrong back when I was kid my daddy called this effect 'rhyme ice', Pat. The visual was the same. Cold nights, just enough wind and some damp air usually did it back in Newport. And it was always a cold walk to school. So cold that your tears froze on your cheeks

This piece is so smooth. No clutter, no distractions only the branch and its adornment contrasted against a "blue bird sky".

You like the Abenaki proper nouns and I like a well turned phrase.

A very cool pic... Bob

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you so much Bob! I am truly honored by your six stars!

Comment from Jewell McChesney
Welcome back! I have missed you! Your frost coated branch really does stand out against that clear blue sky! It looks like it may have been sparkling in the sun. I appreciate that you notice the unusual and capture that. Nothing random in your work. Happy Thanksgiving!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Awe, thank you so much! I hope all is good with you! I appreciate your lovely review!

Comment from soulfeeder
I like the simplicity of this image. The clear and cloudless sky made a nice background. You have placed this frosted branch well in this blue frame. A refreshing scene.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you so much!

Comment from suffolkbrian
Fairly basic subject but it has a certain charm and of course the frost has tirned this into a work of art do like there is no distraction in this one...Brian

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thanks so much Brian!

reply by suffolkbrian on 01-Dec-2023

your welcome

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that pretty frozen branch, dangling down against a lovely blue sky. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you very much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Frost-kissed leaves shimmer in the winter sunā?"nature's frozen artwork. You have captured the essence of winter in this simple and effective shot of the autumn leaves in frost. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Great Goddess Preserve Us!'
Don't you just DESPISE the Winter,Pat? I know that I certainly do!
But I also know that I LOVE this outstanding photograph that you've presented us with here!
It's Perfect! On many MANY levels! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you so much my friend! I am honored by your six stars!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A wonderful picture of that branch with Autumn leaves still hanging on encrusted with Haw-frost sparkling in the sunshine against the beautiful clear blue sky. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you very much Susan!

Comment from JirinaInspire
You have such good eye for interesting and striking nature photography.
The details on the leave are showing so well against the solid blue background.
Excellent and thank you for sharing Pat!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thank you very much my friend!

Comment from Phil Holloway
Great perspective against the blue sky. I dropped half a star because the frost in parts looks soft - particularly in the upper part of the image. Perhaps there was movement or the f stop was too shallow? I was taught the best way to capture detail in ice or snow is to slightly underexpose the image then bring back the 'shadows' in an editing program.

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 Comment Written 19-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023

Thanks so much Phil!