Snowflakes - Miracles of Beauty


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January 10th 2009
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1: Poland Winter Adventures 08/09 136 secs
My snowflake collageMy snowflake collageMy snowflake collage

See...not one is alike another and they all have 6-sides!
Braving the Cold - My Walk

Mario was sick for about 5 days, so we stayed in a lot, that was fine by me as the heating was great, outside was mostly dull and it was totally dark by 4:30pm. However, one of those days was beautiful and clear, so I went for a walk outside, took my camera and... (have a look)


Snowflakes - Miracles of Beauty

I have experienced a bit of snow in Victoria, Australia when I was very young and a bit in Norway and Japan. But that was nothing compared to what I saw in Poland. People had to shovel snow from their driveways, special trucks ploughed the snow and spread salt on the roads, lakes were frozen. There is even an anti freeze detergent you have to use for your car windshield wipers reservoir so it does not freeze. One time Mario even had frost that appeared on his beard!
There was so much food during Christmas (and actually always at the Komsta household!), so outside, in the freezing temperature, is where they always keep food that doesn't fit in the fridge! Perfect!

A whole new world for me! Cool!
I could almost be in the middle of nowhereI could almost be in the middle of nowhereI could almost be in the middle of nowhere

On my walk around Mario's parents house


I was most amazed to discover the true beauty of snowflakes and fascinated by their uniqueness. I loved watching them fall and was excited to take photos of them.


Fun Snowflake Facts

Every snowflake has its own unique shape and no two are alike.

All snowflakes have six sides.

The world's largest snowflake was 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick and fell in the state of Montana in the United States of America.

Temperature, wind, and humidity effect the size and shape of snowflakes.

This website has some amazing photos...Snowcrystals.com




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Spot the snowflakes...Spot the snowflakes...
Spot the snowflakes...

The rest are needle snow crystals that form when the temperature is between -5 and -10 degrees celcius
Exploded bottleExploded bottle
Exploded bottle

Mario rekons some kids probably filled it with water and waited till it was frozen and exploded...who needs a freezer?
ForestForest
Forest

Mario's parents go mushroom collecting when it is the right season
One of the few beautiful clear daysOne of the few beautiful clear days
One of the few beautiful clear days

I like the composition of this pic, what do you think Pete?


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