That is really pretty the way that happened. Good eye, Hilda. The framing is just right too and so is the title.

You have such a good eye for this type of image Hilda. It's a little bit of life left for a beautiful frozen flow. Very nice!

~Mary~

Ah, the might oak and its leaves...at least that's what it looks like to me. I love the rich tones along with the cold ice. Well done!! :)PJ

Really a good one Hilda. Good eye for a excellent icy capture.
sandi

Nice Hilda. Oaks are so persitant, aren't they? They seem to want to hold on to their leaves for warmth all through the winter ;)

This looks great. Yes they are hanging in there aren't they! Wonderful shot, the framing slightly to dominant for my taste. Still, a great image!

Yep their still desperately holding on Hilda
Your have to show us a pic when they drop of too !!

Well done Hilda. Another fine capture of mother nature doing her thing. I like the ice edges.

Stan

You do have a good wye Hilda! I love this one. The colours are so beautiful and the icy leaves so beautiful they almost look unreal. Very well done!

What a beautifully unique way of expressing Winter, Hilda! I have some beech trees in my yard. I come to think that there is something valiant about them because they keep many of their leaves all winter long, even through the snow and ice. Your oak leaves look every bit as strong and sturdy as their name implies!

Nice leaves,ice and snow,the picture is rather fine.

very good presentation ...nice shot:)

Very nice Hilda, ice makes it's own art sometimes. :)

Excellent shot and framing Hilda!!

Very nice capture of something that I may never get to see in my lifetime. Thank you very much Hilda!

Cool shot!

Great capture..the contrast of the dead brown and the fresh white is lovely.

gret capture well done

~ I never thought that brown leaves were pretty, but this shot is so lovely & artistic with the snow & ice that I've changed my mind! Great shot Hilda...and ditto to the ones who say you have a great eye for this!
:)

as we all share your curiosity with you...

steven:)

Excellent macro.

Wonderful shapes and colours Hilda - like this a lot (and thanks for reminding me what ice looks like, the only ice I'm seeing is in my gin and tonics!)

This is a lovely macro, and your idea of catching the brown tones in the matte makes the image warm rather than cold which is what one would expect from the ice forming on the leaves. The shapes you captured in the ice are quite interesting too, and your composition allows them to feature prominently. Well done, and congratulations on being the featured artist.