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Ozark Abstracts in Rock, Water, and Ice

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WordPress Photo Challenge: Abstract

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I stopped this morning to admire the abstract patterns in this rock wall next to the trail. When I got back home, I decided to skim through previous photos from the Ozarks region that have an abstract quality about them. I chose to focus on photos with rock, water, and ice.

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Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area bolder 

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Rock floor next to Hurricane Creek

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Roaring River

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Little Clear Creek West on the Lake Alma Trail

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Ice on the bluff at McWater Falls.

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Frozen creek surface 

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Detail of frost flower 

Winter Beauty on the Trail

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McWater Falls on the Lake Alma Trail

McWater Falls on the Lake Alma Trail

I love hiking the Ozarks in winter!  No bugs, no sweat, and great views.  Add a little water, and you have the recipe for beauty!   These photos were taken this morning between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. The temperature was 17-degrees at the beginning of the hike and warmed up to 24 by the end.

Little Frog Bayou on the Lake Alma Trail

Little Frog Bayou on the Lake Alma Trail

Frost flower next to the trail.

Frost flower next to the trail.

Hiker is a winter dog!  She snuggles up in her straw bed inside her little house, but is ready to hit the trail regardless of temperature.  She got a little impatient at this creek while I was taking photos.  She was ready to move on down the trail!

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Ozark Mountain Frost Flower – Gone, But Not Forgotten

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In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Gone, But Not Forgotten.”

Frost flower next to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, USA

Frost flower next to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, USA

This cold morning discovery while thru-hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail was a special little gift.  My wife enjoys looking for heart shapes in nature, and now I’ve picked up the habit.  This frost flower would disappear shortly after being touched by sunlight, but it would never be forgotten.