Winter’s Crystal Touch

A delicate coating of ice transforms a bare branch into a natural crystal sculpture during a rare winter freeze in San Antonio, Texas. Photographed on February 15, 2021, the shallow depth of field isolates the frozen branch and suspended droplets against a soft blue background, highlighting the fragile details left behind by the cold. #EngelPhotography #Ice #Winter #WinterPhotography #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #CloseUpPhotography #Frozen #IceStorm #WinterStorm #SanAntonio #SanAntonioTexas #Texas #TexasWinter #NikonD850

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 9:47 AM America/Chicago

Focal Length 60mm

Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec

Aperture ƒ/3.2

ISO 80

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio

Keywords Bokeh, Ice, Ice Crystal, Landscapes & Nature, Macro Photography, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Photoshop Effects, Snow

Camera Nikon D850

Lens Nikon AF-S FX Micro-NIKKOR 2177 60mm f/2.8G ED Standard Macro Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.5844180
Longitude: -98.3637642
Altitude: 288.0 meters / 944.9 feet