Valley of Ice Flowers by Alessandro Zocchi

Tuesday, 19th February 2008

Valley of Ice Flowers

by Alessandro Zocchi

This is one of the coldest valleys in the Italian Dolomites. Sun never reaches the bottom in winter, and nature can have its fun here creating spectacular ice formations.

Equipment: Nikon D200 with 18-70 mm

Alessandro Zocchi

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, Main job as Research Scientist. Photographer specialized in nature macrophotography.

www.naturemacrophotography.com

28 Comments

Eileen Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Sweet, they so look like frozen flowers. They sparkle even against the grey. Nice shot. EZ
Andreea Teodorescu Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Superb ice flowers !
Anurag Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Very very unusual and beautiful ice formations and an elegantly composed shot.
I would have done some gardening or photoshop work to remove those twigs in the foreground.
Mike Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Very unusual. The twigs in the foreground do not detract as it is nature. The only ice I ever see is in the freezer and frost on only a few mornings each winter.
Reuben Chircop Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 10:50 am
That is very interesting. Photographically speaking it has a good depth of field and even the way its close to lower crystals moving away through the valley.
Buffy Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 10:51 am
COOL!!!
Chris Burney Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Icey wonderland, beautifully composed.
Ellie Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
This is wonderful, something rarely seen, beautifully composed, delicate in nature, pristine and shot with know how. I give this a 10+! I looked for twigs in the foreground but must not be seeing them, I do not see any, nor any distracting lines.
Renee Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
This is such a great shot! Alessandro you have captured a really interesting photo here!
Ann Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Interesting and unusual subject. Those ice crystals are beautiful.I like the almost monochromatic look and the diversionary path of the boulders. Good depth of field. Well captured.
Andrew Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Thats amazing shot . Flowers made out of ice spikes, very nice.
Photo Buffet Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Kind of reminds me of a winter version of anemones like we have in the Oregon coast tide pools. Thank you for sharing such a breathtaking glimpse of winter in your area. It’s a beautiful image.
Eli Shams Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Wow ! I never saw this before. Marvellous. Merci ! Gracias.
Bridget P. Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Amazing! I love the path of greys and whites in the ice flowers leading to the mountains in the background…blue sky and the promise of spring
David Doe Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
This Picture reminds me of a trip to the Vail valley in Colorado. Very nice.
Dennis Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
The ice ’structures’ are amazing. Thanks for the photo!
Pauline Jones Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I have never seen anything like this before; beautiful shot; thanks for sharing.
Marc Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I love this. You’ve decided to keep it color, and yet it carries so much B&W into the photo. This was not easy, and so it is much appreciated.
janeywan Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 2:09 am
That is stunning. Gotta love mother natures gifts.
Rama Raju Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 2:32 am
” White Flowers ” do impress as colourful ones.
Marie Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Fabulous Crystal Flowers!
Terry Everson Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Just a wonderful well composed and exposed photo.
Karen Raquepo Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Splendid shot, I love the blooming flowers!
a. Says:
February 20th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Amazing! The delicate tendrils of ice really inspire me!
Tom Brooklyn Says:
February 21st, 2008 at 12:44 am
Beautiful creations of nature. I would have preferred a slightly wider field of view horizontally.
Srirama Raja Says:
February 21st, 2008 at 10:47 am
Wow!!
Sue Gagnon Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 11:59 pm
I absolutely adore the ice flowers! What a SHOT!! Welldeserving of a view and POTD!!!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
February 24th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Absolutely breath-taking! I shivered in amazement and delight.