The season is changing! Ice is one of nature's mysteries I return to time and again. The patterns and colors amaze me each time I look at it. The challenge is getting an image to show emotion. Frequently color and design just don't translate to an image. However, I keep trying which is the joy of photography. I like this image for the illusion of depth.
It's unusual to find quiet open water this time of year, especially after the recent temperatures. This rust laden water along Main Dike Rd. in Crex Meadows stays open and can be a winter viewing location for otters and mink, but none on this day. The setting sun and water added color to an otherwise gray winter afternoon. White balance set at the cloudy preset to enhance the colors.
