Snow Cornice, Creag Meagaidh
It always strikes me how water, or ice, or cloud, when it is shaped by wind or other forces of nature, retains similar shapes, patterns and forms. I almost walked off the end of this 1.5m deep snow cornice that had drifted on the mountain's plateau. The light was very flat with virtually no shadows, just an off-white whiteness where the undulations and ups and downs on the ground were virtually indistinguishable. The blueness underneath the lip of the cornice was just breathtaking.
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7 comments:
I love the aqua colour one allways sees in ice and glaciers. Lovely textures in there :-)
obakesan: thanks, they are pretty amazing once you start to study them
Colin, a wonderfully delicate image. The initial simplicity draws me to closer examine the wonderful details.
I usually prefer flat or overcast light outdoors to emphasize texture and color. I'm fascinated by the shapes that can be seen in nature.
Earl, Ken: Thank you both. For me it was another moment of a great day out in the Scottish mountains, days that are full of moments such as this. They always make me feel very fortunate to be fit and able to get out and experience them. Nature is truly wonderful.
This invites me to linger and examine all the delightful discoveries waiting for me. Glad you stayed clear of that edge.
Thanks Anita, I was glad too! It wouldn't have been an ideal place to have sustained a twisted ankle or worse!
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