Ice/Moisture Shot
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
January 5, 2009 10:15am CST
This is a shot of my chimney from our furnace on the roof. It has been very frigid as of late here in Minnesota. When the heat escpaes there is moisture in the heat as expected. It then hits the frigid air causing an ice build up from the top part of the chimney. It drips onto the roof forming an ice type formation like this. The ice does not touch the smoke stack at all except at the base which is what makes this cool looking to me. This formation never lasts very long due to meltdown caused by the heat of the suns rays in the afternoons. I have seen the ice form up to about a foot in length. This formation is roughly about 8 inches in my estyimate. So it is rare that I get out in time to get a shot such as this. I love the bubble effect of these formations a lot. Just wanted to share this was all. Thanks all and have a great day/evening as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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6 responses
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
5 Jan 09
That is a really cool picture Grandpa and appreciate you showing it to us. All of my sonw and ice is gone but it is getting colder here now too so who knows maybe coming back ! Have a great day Grandpa!@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Jan 09
hank you very much.
Well here in Minnesota this snow and cold won't be going away for a few months. Not until March more than likely.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
5 Jan 09
I know all too well being in Canada what a COLD winter is like until March or April!
Brrrrrrrrrr!!
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
5 Jan 09
Thanks for sharing this photo with us Grandpa Bob! It's amazing how a little bit of moisture can make really neat patterns and/or shapes in ice and snow! Today has actually been nicer out, we have -5 which is a MAJOR heat wave compared to the -30's and -40's with the windchill! The only bad part is if some of the snow starts to melt and it freezes over again at night the streets get like a skating rink!
Have a good day,
PurpleTeddyBear xx
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Jan 09
Well keep warm as you seem colder than me actually. I keep wrapped in a blanket most the day sitting here at the comp. Dad has a small blanket as well he wraps in sitting in his chair also. I love the bubble look of this ice sculpture.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
5 Jan 09
Don't worry Grandpa Bob we have lots of blankets, a good working furnace, and we aren't afraid to layer our clothing either for extra warmth! I too enjoy the bubble effect of the ice, it makes it unique and different!
PurpleTeddyBear
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
27 Jan 09
P.S. Thanks VERY much for best response Grandpa Bob!!
Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear xx
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
2 Mar 09
This is definately quite cool looking. Another wonderful Snapshot and explanation as well. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
3 Mar 09
Thank you and you're very welcomed as well.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@lovespecialangel (3632)
• United States
5 Jan 09
That is very cool looking. I don't think I have ever seen anything like that. Of course, living in Florida, I'm not going to see much. Thanks for sharing!
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@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
5 Jan 09
[i]HI Grandpa B,
wow...cool shot, thanks for sharing! I cannot imagine myself going out and taking pictures if that is our temperature here...hehehhehe!
But, I am really waiting for some snow and will have a pic so I guess I just need to wrap myself! ENjoy![/i]
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Jan 09
I am nmot the type that always wraps up warmly though. That is one reason I get sick each winter. I tend to run outside too often with just my PJ bottoms and a shirt wearing my slippers. But oh well. Thanks.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@dreamweaverjan (3471)
• United States
5 Jan 09
HI Grandpa Bob: Cool photo!! You take some really cool photo's....just be careful!!
Glad that nasty weather is up your way and not here in Missouri (G)!!!
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