These icicles were formed along Fall Creek during the coldest months of February in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
The transient nature of these forms is suggested by the thinness of the pedicle joining each bell to the ice lobe of the ledge. Note the golden crystals in the ice lobe.
This photograph is a visualization of the symbolic power of the numeral three, reflected on itself. Question: what do “threes” mean to you?
Captured with the Sony DSLR-A700, DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 lens, hoya circular polarizing filter, mounted on the Manfrotto tripod with ball head.
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Wow! Those are the coolest icicles ever. Seems like it might have been treacherous trying to capture them. Great job. ❤️
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The ice was solid that year, covered with snow the traction is OK. I did need to lie down on the ice.
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Brrr! 😊
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These are amazing. You would have had to have captured right at the right moment. Ryan
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I was lucky….thanks Ryan.
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Your very welcome sir. Have a great day! Ryan
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This image is visual poetry at its best! I’m not fully versed on numerology by any means, but I am participating in a group looking toward 2019 as a “3” year (2+0+1+9=12 & reduces to 3) – I receive your poetic image & question as synchronicity nudging: pay attention to 3. Thank you! I shall visualize 2019 “ringing in” with these ice bells.
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Neither am I, Jazz, knowledgeable on numerology, enjoy math, though …an interesting interpretation and visualization.
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Awesome! 🙂
Threes don’t mean anything to me.
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Thanks for your response, Tom.
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Beautiful capture! 3 is my lucky number, 3s remind my birthday 21/12. 🙂
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Michael, this is an incredible photo … I’m captivated by the image and the formation of the three bells. Did they stay a long time or did they melt and break away soon after?
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The number three doesn’t evoke any special feelings except in this case of an absolutely stunning photo. Your photography skills are showing again. 🙂
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Thanks for the compliment and response, Judy.
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Absolutely stunning photograph. You have such a good eye for capturing nature. I cannot stop looking at these ‘bells’. I have never thought much about the number three but now that you mention it, I have three children, I got married when I was 33 and I am approaching my 30th wedding anniversary. Maybe there is more to three’s than I thought!
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great connections, LuAnne.
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How neat are those! What a perfect picture of them too!
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That was the first and last time for the experience of Ice Bells, for me, on Fall Creek.
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