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Ice Along The South Platte River

During the winter months the banks of the South Platte River are often lined with ice and snow. Last weekend, I spent an afternoon near Foxton on the banks of the river to make some images before the ice melts at the end of the season.

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Sharp Ice, Platte River

As the sun dipped below the hills, sunlight was reflected off the rocks to create golden reflections in the river.

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Golden Reflection, Platte River

Working my way along the riverside, I found several places where the flowing water created tunnels through the ice.

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Ice Tunnel, Platte River

Water flowing down the river creates smooth milky surfaces when tumbling over the rocks.

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Water Flow, Platte River

Water splashing up from the river freezes along the river banks to create icicles. Here the boulder has accumulated enough ice to create a skirt with icicles hanging down.

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Ice Skirt With Icicles

 

 

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