Ice Patterns

There are some things that everyone photographs. And even though subjects that are frequently photographed may be a bit cliche, it’s still almost impossible not to photograph them too. And, if they call to you, there is nothing wrong with that :)

I think part of the reason so many people photograph ice patterns is that you just don’t think of them when you think of ice. I mean when you think of a frozen lake in your mind you get a very specific and very monotonous, non-contrasty image. At least I do. After all, it’s just ice. So when you look at what you think should be quite flat and what you actually see are lots of contrasty patterns, it really hits you!

Once you see them it’s hard not to keep looking around at the water’s edge for more and more patterns. They are quite fascinating and almost hypnotic once you hone in on them. Then you can’t stop yourself from seeing them everywhere you look.

Besides the ice pattern, the image below also illustrates another old adage. The one that says all the action and interest is at the edges, where things meet. In this case, it’s the meeting of liquid and frozen water.

Ice Patterns © Howard Grill

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