Freezing Fog
by allthebest • 28 Dec ’09 • Scotland • 29 Comments
We’ve had freezing fog in Scotland today, yes freezing fog! Before today I had no idea there were so many types of fog – ice fog, steam fog, coastal fog, hill fog, advection fog and radiation fog.
For those for are interested, freezing fog is composed of feathery ice crystals that are deposited on the windward side of vertical surfaces such as lamp-posts, fence-posts, trees and overhead wires (thanks BBC for our lesson today). My husband captured a few stunning photos in our back lane and garden this afternoon (of course I am biased). Enjoy!
Photos copyright Christopher Carman
Cold, but gorgeous pictures! Hope everything survives! And you! Cozy fire, hot toddy. Yummm!
When I lived in Angus, one of the most beautiful things was the ice fog. So eerie and mysterious and lovely.
So lovely.
It looks like Narnia.
What wonderful photographs showing all that detail. Is that ornamental kale or cabbage??? it looks fantastic. Oh for a white Christmas……..
This is so beautiful and magical-yes and an Aesthete's Lament posted on this too-referring to it as hoarefrost,fascinating to see it on the East Coast and Scotland both-and before yesterday never!, love what beautiful blogs can do. I know it is cold-but who can resist Narnia. la
Great photos. I have seen that called hoarfrost too. Otherworldly while it lasts. Have enjoyed finding and following your blog this year. Inspiring posts. Best wishes in the new year! Thanks, Daniel
Freezing fog makes for beautiful pictures!
wow! what stunning photos! hope you had a lovely holiday.
xo katherine aka. urban flea
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Beautiful photos. I wish a freezing fog would come my way.
Happy New Year ~ Rosemary.
Wow – these photos are gorgeous. Is freezing fog the same as "hoary fog"? It's beautiful – is it icy to drive on?
Thank you for sharing these pics. I am sending your blog post to a friend that is looking for a icey winter scene to blow up. Thank you.
nancy
I remember seeing this in Wales. It was just incredible!
I've never seen that before… how fascinatingly beautiful!
That is amazing…never have seen that here. We did have a soft "April" type fog this week-end.
They are beautiful photographs Ronda….Happy New Year, xv.
Thanks everyone!! I think my husband did a great job! Yes, freezing fog is sometimes called hoar frost. Just learned that too!
Beautiful images…hats off to your husband. Well done!!
Happy New Year! I am intrigued by the fog, leaving a visual imprint of what is usually only felt and not seen.
Thanks for the beautiful photos.
Its gorgeous, Rhonda! Thank you for these wonderful pics. I was so pleased to see them this morning and get a view of the scenery this cold winter from where you live. Best wishes in 2010, continued good things your way. Tina
Gorgeous images. I have to tell you it is 12 degrees this morning It is beautiful, I just don't want to drive in this weather! More snow to come tonight!!
That is so beautiful! Your husband is a great photographer. I've never seen freezing fog before, I don't think we even had that when we lived in Wisconsin! It looks like a wonderful day for tea and reading and writing. Enjoy!
So beautiful…Happy new year, Francine
Great weather thinks alike!
Beautiful images.
I've never heard of ice fog, but it's remains are beautiful.
- The Tablescaper
How beautiful is this!!!
xx
There is something about white. Don't know exactly other than it makes everything look like it was on purpose. The white hint of frost on everything just makes it look crisp and lovely.
beautiful winter pictures…
stunning photos ronda – could be a snaphost from narnia!