Frost-covered teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
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Frost-covered teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
Frost-covered teasel (Dipsacus fullonum). Hoar frost on a seed head of a wild teasel plant. Hoar frost results when heat is lost through radiation into the open sky on cold clear nights, causing objects to become colder than the surrounding air. This temperature difference causes the water in the warmer air to condense on the colder objects and then freeze into small ice crystals. Photographed in Somerset, England, UK, in December
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Blue Sky Climate Cold Country Side Covered December Dipsacus Fullonum Freezing Frost Frost Covered Frosty Frozen Hoar Frost Meteorological Meteorology Part Parts Prickly Reproductive Structure Seed Head Somerset Spike Spikes Spiky Weather Wild Winter Wintry Fullers Teasel Wild Teasel
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This print captures the delicate beauty of a frost-covered teasel plant in Somerset, England. The seed head of the wild teasel is adorned with hoar frost, which forms when heat escapes into the open sky on cold clear nights. As a result, objects like this teasel become colder than the surrounding air, causing water vapor to condense and freeze into exquisite ice crystals. The wintry scene showcases nature's ability to create stunning works of art even in freezing temperatures. Against a backdrop of blue skies, the prickly spikes of the teasel glisten with icy perfection. Every detail is frozen in time, from the intricate structure of each spike to the botanical intricacies that make up this reproductive marvel. This photograph not only highlights the biological wonder of Dipsacus fullonum but also offers a glimpse into meteorological phenomena such as hoar frost formation. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chilly English winters, there is immense beauty waiting to be discovered in our natural surroundings. With its meticulous composition and attention to detail, this image by Science Photo Library encapsulates both scientific curiosity and artistic appreciation for nature's wonders. It invites viewers to marvel at the harmonious blend between biology and climate while immersing themselves in an enchanting winter landscape found within our very own British countryside.
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