Monday, December 28

Freezing Fog

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
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29 comments:

  1. Olivia WilderDecember 28, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Cold, but gorgeous pictures! Hope everything survives! And you! Cozy fire, hot toddy. Yummm!

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  2. VickiDecember 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    When I lived in Angus, one of the most beautiful things was the ice fog. So eerie and mysterious and lovely.

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  3. Pamela Terry and EdwardDecember 28, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    So lovely.
    It looks like Narnia.

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  4. Kelly GreenDecember 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    What wonderful photographs showing all that detail. Is that ornamental kale or cabbage??? it looks fantastic. Oh for a white Christmas........

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  5. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryDecember 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    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

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  6. Daniel HaleDecember 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    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

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  7. Unplanned CookingDecember 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Freezing fog makes for beautiful pictures!

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  8. Katherine LeeDecember 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    wow! what stunning photos! hope you had a lovely holiday.

    xo katherine aka. urban flea :)
    http://www.urbanfleadesign.net

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  9. Content in a CottageDecember 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful photos. I wish a freezing fog would come my way.

    Happy New Year ~ Rosemary.

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  10. heather @ what's blooming this weekDecember 28, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Wow - these photos are gorgeous. Is freezing fog the same as "hoary fog"? It's beautiful - is it icy to drive on?

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  11. Riviera BoardwalkDecember 28, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    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

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  12. Pigtown*DesignDecember 29, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    I remember seeing this in Wales. It was just incredible!

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  13. The-CountrypolitanDecember 29, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    I've never seen that before... how fascinatingly beautiful!

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  14. Pat's AddiitionDecember 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    That is amazing...never have seen that here. We did have a soft "April" type fog this week-end.

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  15. vicki archerDecember 29, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    They are beautiful photographs Ronda....Happy New Year, xv.

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  16. ALL THE BESTDecember 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks everyone!! I think my husband did a great job! Yes, freezing fog is sometimes called hoar frost. Just learned that too!

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  17. Jeanne HenriquesDecember 29, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful images...hats off to your husband. Well done!!

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  18. maryDecember 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    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.

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  19. Tina STeele LindseyDecember 29, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    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

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  20. KarenaDecember 29, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    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!!

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  21. Shani GilchristDecember 29, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    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!

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  22. Francine GardnerDecember 29, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    So beautiful...Happy new year, Francine

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  23. An Aesthete's LamentDecember 29, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Great weather thinks alike!

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  24. MEADE DESIGN GROUPDecember 30, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Beautiful images.

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  25. The TablescaperDecember 30, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    I've never heard of ice fog, but it's remains are beautiful.

    - The Tablescaper

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  26. IñakiDecember 31, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    How beautiful is this!!!

    xx

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  27. Daisy's MercantileJanuary 2, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    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.

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  28. Punctuation MarkJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    beautiful winter pictures...

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  29. Jessica ClaireJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    stunning photos ronda - could be a snaphost from narnia!

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All the best,
Ronda