Hoar Frost on Unaka Mountain, Tennessee. November 27, 2009.
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Betsy and I were in East Tennessee the day after Thanksgiving on a waterfalling trip. The weather forecast had called for snow flurries and Betsy had hoped that we would see some snow, but there was none. Friday morning was cold but clear.
The closest Betsy came to seeing snow was this hoar frost on the top of Unaka Mountain. I had to get a picture of something white for my beautiful bride, so I snapped this picture from the road we were on.
I’m not that thrilled with the hoar frost, but that clear blue sky is beautiful.
Senior Moments 
December 18, 2009 at 7:28 am |
This is very interesting George…Not sure if I have seen this before.
Happy Friday, Suz
December 18, 2009 at 8:21 am |
If it has to be cold, I can handle it as long as the sun is out
and a pretty blue sky is up there. Great shot!
December 18, 2009 at 8:22 am |
I think this is so pretty.It looks even better against that blue sky.Have a wonderful day.
Blessings,Ruth
December 18, 2009 at 9:05 am |
The frost is beautiful against the bright blue sky!! I think it is a lovely photo!!
And you do not have to shovel frost!!
December 18, 2009 at 9:08 am |
George: Very cool shot of the phenomenon.
December 18, 2009 at 9:13 am |
the contrast between the sky & the hoar forest & the frost looks neat!
December 18, 2009 at 9:32 am |
Hi george, your shot is so much beautiful when I open the photos…
SIMPLY MARVELOUS…CONGERATS AND HAVE A NICE WEEKEND, DEAR
December 18, 2009 at 10:26 am |
Yup I agree it is very blue and it is clear. Thanks for sharing!
Clear Sky
December 18, 2009 at 10:33 am |
Beautiful blue sky. The frost does look like a dusting of snow so you have the illusion anyway. MB
December 18, 2009 at 10:56 am |
Pretty blue sky. Its supposed to snow here tonight and by tomorrow night they are predicting 12 inches. They have a tendency to over estimate the amount though.
December 18, 2009 at 11:23 am |
The sky is a beautiful blue! The frost here could pass for snow. 😉
December 18, 2009 at 1:23 pm |
That’s a lovely blue sky 🙂
December 18, 2009 at 2:59 pm |
That has a kind of unreal look! I think it is beautiful!!
December 18, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
This is the first time I’d be seeing something like this. How very pretty and rare.
December 18, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
What a marvelous capture, George! It does have an almost unreal look to it! Love the frost and the blue, blue skies!
Have a lovely weekend!
Sylvia
December 18, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
Nice shot for SW George.
December 18, 2009 at 6:43 pm |
Great capture of the frost on the treetops. Great photo! Happy skywatching.
December 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm |
Hmm … I’ve read about hoar frost in books but never SEEN it before. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my warm beach sunsets at Sacred Ruminations. I shared REFLECTIONS of those sunsets this morning at Happily Retired Gal.
Hugs and blessings,
December 19, 2009 at 12:14 am |
Beautiful shot. Lovely snow formations on the top of the trees.