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12-DEC-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

POGONIP!

Freezing fog can leave icy spikes, called 'Pogonip' in the Western US, on leaves and branches of trees.

Definition of POGONIP:
a dense winter fog containing frozen particles that is formed in deep mountain valleys of the western United States

Origin of POGONIP - Shoshone paã i̵napp i̵h cloud; First Known Use: 1865

(REF: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pogonip)

Definition of HOARFROST:

Hoarfrost is frozen dew, while Pogonip is frozen fog. (SEE: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hoarfrost)

"hoar·frost (hôrfrôst, -frst, hr-) n. Frozen dew that forms a white coating on a surface. Also called white frost."


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Judith Barnett21-Dec-2013 18:42
Only Mother Nature could make something so beautiful!
Herve Foltz15-Dec-2013 19:15
Absolutly fantastic Nature's work, perfectly catched by your eye! And... thanks for Pogonip definition!
Steve Thuman14-Dec-2013 16:01
Wonderful find. The pogonips really catch the light
Julie Oldfield14-Dec-2013 15:05
Great detail. We don't have that in the northeast.
Frank Brault13-Dec-2013 22:31
So well seen! Gorgeous! V
bob_r13-Dec-2013 22:15
Terrific shot, Vern and thanks for the educational comments. Even though I've spent considerable time on the West coast, I had never seen it or heard of it.
Chuck13-Dec-2013 17:31
Interesting, thanks Vern
Guest 13-Dec-2013 16:45
excellent capture of this frost on those leaves...
Never heard of "pogonip" before, LOL my spellcheck even has it misspelled...
Ed Duverger13-Dec-2013 15:30
A painter could not do better.
Walter Otto Koenig13-Dec-2013 15:29
Fascinating! A beautiful image and I learned a new word today. "V"
Guest 13-Dec-2013 15:06
Wonderful capture, vern
Lennart Waara13-Dec-2013 14:56
Excellent focus, compo and a great photo!
Jack Hoying13-Dec-2013 12:05
That is really beautiful! We get that once a year or so, but typically not that thick.
John Ewing13-Dec-2013 10:30
Yo! Lovely photo. Not exactly a rare occurrence but one to be captured when it happens. And don't breath too close to the subject. ;)
Yvonne13-Dec-2013 10:20
What a superb image Vern! v
coaster13-Dec-2013 05:46
This is fantastic!
Bryan Murahashi13-Dec-2013 05:38
Wonderful details on these delicate crystals. V
Laura Milholland13-Dec-2013 05:32
Such a marvelous wonder of nature, Vern. And your shot of it is super!
joseantonio13-Dec-2013 05:04
Excellent capture of those details.V
Being Me13-Dec-2013 04:32
Beautiful image. Great explanation! V
Tom Munson13-Dec-2013 03:51
Beautiful find and image.
Hank Vander Velde13-Dec-2013 03:11
A beautiful image well explained Vern.
Ed R 13-Dec-2013 03:05
Yes Yes Yes! Rare and excellent capture!
Ruth Voorhis13-Dec-2013 03:03
Great capture, Vern. Lovely!
Jean D13-Dec-2013 02:48
Terrific capture of extreme frost, rarely seen. ~V
Larry Umthun13-Dec-2013 02:38
Beautiful image!
parrothouse13-Dec-2013 02:29
Nice shot. We call that "hoar frost" here.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS13-Dec-2013 01:32
Nice info on "Pogonip", great shot to Vern!
v c bacon13-Dec-2013 01:30
So pretty!
Paul Milholland13-Dec-2013 01:28
Not gonna find that on a typical word-a-day calendar. ;-)
J Ponces13-Dec-2013 01:27
Looks wonderful, the freeze must be awful!....
Marcia Rules13-Dec-2013 01:11
gorgeous contrast! V
Long Bach Nguyen13-Dec-2013 01:11
fabulous
Sandy Rich13-Dec-2013 01:06
Great capture of these beautiful crystals. You are not alone in the deep freeze.
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