Ice Fractures

Winter photography presents all kinds of unique photographic opportunities. As ice in frozen mountain lakes reacts to the elements, cracks begin forming. This results in all kinds of interesting shapes and designs in the ice. It's no surprise then that ice fractures are a favorite subject for many nature photographers. With a little time and the right light, one can find seemingly endless abstract shapes and forms.

The following images are the result of a late afternoon hike up to beautiful Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. This area is one of my favorite winter destinations. These images are an example of the beauty of winter that may be easily overlooked, if not simply stepped over. But those willing to soak in the beauty of nature will find all sorts of little gems.